12 Reasons Why You Should Eat More Fruits
Fruits are one of the most important parts of your diet. They are sweet, delicious snacks that are vital for growth and health. A fruit bowl is a large bowl full of various fruit, and if you ask me, it should sit in plain sight on every kitchen island, encouraging everyone who goes to the kitchen for a snack to munch on fruits instead of an unhealthy alternative.
The phrase “fruits are good for you” is commonly used, but it would be good to find out WHY. Here are the twelve reasons why a fruit bowl is a necessity in every household:
- Fruits are sweet and delicious
You may have a sweet tooth and find it hard to remove junk food from your diet. Remember, fruits are just as sweet — if not sweeter — than a lot of the junk food you enjoy. A lot of sweets even have fruit-based flavors. The watermelon-flavored sweet is good, but the watermelon itself is better. Plus, it has no preservatives.
2. Fruits keep your digestive system happy. This means no more struggling with constant constipation.
3. Fruits have a high water content which helps keep you hydrated. It goes without saying that staying hydrated is important. Drink lots of water; it’s good for you, kids. But fruits also help keep you hydrated, and they’re definitely sweeter than water.
4. Fruits make your skin glow. For everyone that wants clear skin, this benefit is for you. Fruits, water, and lots of vegetables are important parts of getting that luminous skin you desire.
5. Fruits help you stay fit and healthy because they are full of fiber. Foods high in fiber and low in calories can also help you lose weight (or keep it off) because they make you feel full longer.
6. Fruits are nutrient-dense and they provide our bodies with vitamins and minerals. There are certain vitamins and minerals which our bodies need to function properly that are only found in fruits. Some of those nutrients, like calcium and potassium, are absolutely vital to our survival. For example, our hearts need both sodium and potassium to keep pumping.
7. They make your diet balanced and healthy. They also provide variety in your diet, because of how many fruits there are and also all the numerous ways to there are to enjoy fruits. A good example is juicing them and making them into smoothies. Or even buying dried fruits from your local supermarket.
8. They boost brainpower, meaning you do better at school and work.
9. Fruits keep you energized. It also helps stabilize your blood sugar. Blood sugar affects your energy, and fruits replenish your blood sugar and keep you energized. So the next time you feel tired, instead of buying an energy drink, buy fruits.
10. Fruits are full of antioxidants. Antioxidants help us combat free radicals. Free radicals are nasty little atoms that make us age faster, damage our healthy cells, can even cause cancer. The antioxidants present in fruits help fight off free radicals. So it can also be said that fruits help us look younger. While all fruits have antioxidants to some degree, ripe fruits are especially loaded with antioxidants.
11. Fruits lower the risk of developing diseases. Fruit can also help control your blood pressure, lowers your risk of developing certain cancers, and so much more. Plus the antioxidants help fight off illnesses.
12. Fruits also make your muscles and bones stronger. Therefore making you stronger. Fruits are just loaded with vitamin C which can help you retain muscle mass. Avocados are also fantastic for strong bones.
Developing the habit of eating fruits daily is important. It may not feel like a do-or-die affair, but it is very important. Remember also to switch up the fruits. If you’re tired of eating one fruit, why not try another? There’s a wide variety of fruits. Try to eat a different one every day. Also, be on the lookout for seasonal fruits. Not only are they good ways to add variety to your diet, but they also ensure that you don’t get tired of the non-seasonal fruits.
You need to consistently carry out an action for at least twenty days before it becomes a habit. So, why not try to eat fruits daily for the next month and watch out for all the benefits listed above.