Fruits are an important part of any healthy diet and will ensure optimum health and a well-built body in the long run. This is because they are packed with vitamins and minerals, while also being high in dietary fiber and low in calories.

 

Benefits of switching candy or other sweets for fruits include lower blood pressure, lower risk of heart disease and lower risk of diabetes. Even better, fruits effectively fight skin disorders and promote healthy hair growth.

 

Unfortunately, cooking fruits makes them lose much of their nutrient content so its usually best to eat them raw, fresh and ripe. Being high in fructose, fruits also act as an instant Energy Supplier, which is why they make for great snacks when you are busy or about to hit the gym.

 

The combination of powerful, antioxidants, minerals and vitamins also lowers the risk of strokes indigestion, cancer and other chronic diseases. These nutrients will also help you avoid deficiencies and will save you a lot of money spent on vitamin supplements. As they are high in water, fruits will also help keep your digestive tract clean and your weight under control.

 

Unfortunately, the media often propagates the myth that fruit intake should be limited because of their fructose content. While fructose is a simple carbohydrate and can spike blood sugar, these negative effects occur pretty much only when its added to processed foods.

 

In actual fruits, the absorption of fructose will always be delayed because of the regulating effect of fiber. So, in general, most people should eat more fruits because of their benefits and not less because of fructose. 

 

Do watch out for fruit juices though as they don’t have to be digested, are high in calories and can definitely spike your blood sugar.