Eat fruit because it's delicious and healthy
We know we need to eat our five-a-day for a healthy lifestyle, but do we know what sort of health benefits they actually provide.
We've taken a look at some of the fruit we eat and give reasons as to why we should be eating it.
Once you've read it, it'll be hard to come up with an excuse not to eat them.
Reasons to eat fruit
Cherries: They help to calm your nervous system
Peaches: Rich in potassium, fluoride and iron
Grapes: Help to relax your blood vessels
Apples: Apples help your body to develop resistance against infections
Oranges: They help to maintain great skin and vision
Watermelon: Helps to calm your heart rate
Bananas: These are great to eat at any time of the day because they give you energy in a steady amount
Strawberries: These can potentially fight against cancer and ageing
Pineapples: Help to fight against arthritis
Kiwis: Increase bone mass
Blueberries: Help to protect your heart
Mangoes: Protect against several kinds of cancer
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