- By Prerna Targhotra
- Tue, 21 May 2024 10:38 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Incorporating fruits into your regular diet can have impressive health benefits for the general well-being of an individual. Eating fruits daily can help nourish the body with essential vitamins, minerals, dietary fibre, protein and others that enhance its functioning. Adding a variety of fruits in the form of salads can go a long way in stimulating the body's energy and health.
You can consider adding fruits that you like with seasonal fruits to increase the nutritional profile of your fruit salad. Add a touch of citrus fruits such as grapes, oranges and lemons to the salad to help manage your weight and blood pressure. Here are some amazing benefits of adding fruit salads to your regular diet.
Health Benefits Of Fruit Salads
Lowers Risk Of Heart Diseases
Eating fruits every day has incredible benefits for reducing heart-related diseases. A study conducted by the International Journal of Epidemiology found that people who ate about six servings of fruits and vegetables in a day were less likely to die from coronary heart disease than people who ate less than ½ ounces every day.
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Digestive Health
The presence of vitamins, minerals, dietary fibre and other essential nutrients helps promote feelings of fullness and keep you full for longer periods of time. Citrus fruits and berries contain less amounts of fructose which prevents the formation of gas and other digestive problems.
Brain Health
Fruits such as kiwi, guava, bell peppers and others contain good amounts of vitamin C that promote brain health by preventing cell damage. The presence of vitamin C in these fruits can also potentially reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s.
Benefits Of Fruit Salads (Image Credits: Canva)
Weight Management
Eating good amounts of fruits in a day can also help in managing your weight. Fruits are a good source of water and fibre and are low in calories help in increasing fullness, and reduce hunger and calorie intake, thus promoting healthy weight management.
Stress Management
Citrus fruits such as lemons, strawberries etc are an excellent source of vitamin C, which helps manage stress. The high amounts of other important vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals present in fruits contribute to stress-relieving properties.
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(Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment.)