7 secrets to stay super healthy
You would have heard about superfood spices and seeds, but there lots of super fruits there that are brimming with antioxidants, minerals, and vitamins and need to be given a little bit more attention.
Of course, all fruits are nutritious but here are some lesser-known fruits that you must eat regularly for good health.
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In several studies, these fruits have shown potential benefits and they’re packed with plenty of proteins, vitamins, antioxidants, and other nutrients that have numerous benefits for your health.
All fruits are nutritious but here are some lesser-known fruits: –
- Blueberries: Blueberries’ have antioxidant content. The fruit has more antioxidants than any other fruit. A cup of blueberries packs 14% of your recommended daily value it only has around 85 calories.
- Cucumbers: This fruit that is mostly made up of water, cucumbers contain 16 calories per serving. The seeds and skin contain most of the fruit’s nutritional value, so you’re best off not peeling your cucumbers. It is known as beta-carotene, which is known to be good for your eyes.
- Tomatoes: A tomato is the best known for the fact that it contains lycopene, a carotenoid, which helps fight against chronic diseases and also gives the fruit its red color. Tomatoes are high in vitamins A, C, and B2, as well as foliate, chromium, potassium, and fiber.
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- Grapefruits: Studies have shown that grapefruit can increase weight loss, that’s why it is often why it’s considered a diet food. This is because grapefruits are high in fiber, which keeps hunger at bay by stabilizing blood sugar levels and helping you feel fuller for longer. Grapefruit can also work wonders in lowering cholesterol and improving digestion, and the foliate found in the fruit makes it an ideal snack for pregnant women.
- Broccoli: Broccoli is the most nutritious when eaten raw or when steamed. This super vegetable contains sulforaphane, an ant carcinogen that works to destroy cancer-causing chemicals that the body might take in either through the environment or through food. Besides vitamins A, C, E, and K, one serving of steamed broccoli contain approximately 20% of your daily fiber requirement.
- Oranges Oranges known for their vitamin C content, but the citrus fruit multiple other benefits. Since vitamin C is crucial for collagen production, oranges help keep skin free of damage and looking good. It’s also low in calories; a medium-sized orange has about 80 calories.
- Strawberries: Strawberries have more vitamin C than orange. In addition, strawberries are a type of antioxidant. Strawberries are also a good source of potassium and fiber, and they’re fat-free, sodium-free, and cholesterol-free, which makes them healthy for the heart.
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