Benefits of fruits
It is true that each fruit has its own specific advantagesAlthough there are some benefits of fruits and general properties that are very important for health.
Benefits of fruits
- Among the most important vitamins are Vitamin C (citrus, tropical fruits, melon, strawberries), provitamin A (apricots, cherries, peach), antioxidant action nutrients y B-carotenes.
- They also stand out for their high mineral content. abounds el potassium, essential to keep the nervous system healthy and the magnesium It improves intestinal function.
- Fruits contain a high satiety value because they contain a lot of fiber. It is recommended that they are not peeled since most of the fiber is found in the shell.
- They have a high proportion of water, which gives them a high value and purifying power.
- Finally, they contain photochemical, pigments that give it color and aroma. They also have antioxidant properties and benefits that help delay the deterioration of organic tissues and prevent the appearance of cancer while delaying aging.
It is very important eat fruit before exercising, since they contain simple carbohydrates with medium and low glycemic indices (GI), which help us to maintain ourselves without fatigue. The GI is a measure used to classify foods rich in carbohydrates according to how they affect blood glucose levels. The higher the GI, the greater the speed with which glucose passes into the blood and vice versa.
Among the latests Moravia's compositions most recommended fruits is the banana, since they have a higher GI than other fruits. For this reason, the HCs are progressively released faster than the rest of the fruits, keeping our GI in perfect condition while we exercise, avoiding fatigue due to lack of sugar in our body.
This does not imply excluding other types of fruit from the diet that will contribute in the same way to the maintenance of the athlete's health.
However, dried fruits are very good for those who practice sports that require physical effort or long-term sports. Although they are not recommended in cases of obesity or overweight since their caloric content is higher than that of fresh fruit. Special mention must be made of plums and figs Very effective for treating constipation and improving intestinal transit due to its laxative effect.
On the other hand, there are some fruits that are attributed healing properties such as the following:
Apple: Constipation and gastrointestinal disorders
Pear: Inflammation of the intestinal mucosa and fluid retention.
Peach: Anemia and states of convalescence.
Apricot: Constipation, anemia, nervous excitement and fluid retention.
Plum: Constipation.
Cherry: Arteriosclerosis, rheumatism, arthritis and gastric disorders.
Strawberry: Liver and endocrine poisoning.
Orange: Febrile states, colds and fluid retention.
Lemon: Capillary impermeability and formation of atheromatous plaques in the arteries.
Banana: Low secretion of gastric juice, diarrhea, cramps.
Pineapple: Fluid retention, sclerosis, deficiency in the thyroid and genital glands.
Grapes: Colds, states of weakness, liver congestion and arthritis.
Finally, if we consume fruits to preserve and improve our health, it is convenient to follow some recommendations:
- They should be eaten as fresh and ripe as possible.
- Citrus fruits should preferably be consumed in the morning.
- They must be chewed well.
- They must be well washed, with pure water.
- If a fruit decomposes, do not eat it, as they contain acids (lactic, acetic, butyric and others) that are harmful to health.
- Do not eat the peel of any fruit unless you are completely sure that it does not contain agrochemicals.
- It is important to peel them with a stainless steel knife. This prevents damage to the flesh of the fruit.
