Saturday, April 6, 2013

Why fruits can be good for you !!

More reasons to eat fruit. Great grocery list for fruits and veggies for you. With the right amounts of fruit in your daily diet , it can do wonders for your health and skin

What's in your fruit – Infographic 

Below is a Info -pic of  what  goodness you can get from different fruits in your daily intake

fruite calories and vitamins chart picture

Fruits can also be bad for you , but here is detailed chart of the vitamins present in some fruits

  • One medium apple with skin contains 0.47 grams of protein, 95 calories, and 4.4 grams of dietary fiber
  • One cup of fresh cherries, with pits, contains 1.46 grams of protein, 87 calories and 2.9 grams of dietary fiber.
  • One medium kiwi (69 grams) contains 0.79 grams protein, 42 calories and 2.1 grams of dietary fiber.
  • One medium banana contains 1.29 grams of protein, 105 calories and 3.1 grams of dietary fiber.

Can fruits be bad for you ?

Yes .. In excessive quantitities

Fruit still contains calories and carbohydrates. These are two things that can stop your weight-loss progress in its tracks if left unchecked.

Avoid eating to much quantity of fruit with high level of sugar called fructose

A high fruit diet can lead to problems involving the hormones that regulate your blood sugar; insulin, glucagon, and growth hormone. A chronic imbalance of these hormones is a sure way to develop cardiovascular disease and diabetes.

The encouraging news is that when you eat fruits in moderation, they can contribute to excellent overall health and fitness

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