Fruit benefits a healthy lifestyle by giving us the carbohydrates, fiber and micronutrients essential for our bodies to function properly. The carbohydrates that come from fruit are easier for our bodies to digest than those that come from grains and the fiber and micronutrients, which are vitamins and minerals, help support essential functions in the brain, nerves and muscles.
The health benefits of fruit cannot be disputed and are recognized among natural health practitioners as well as the traditional medical community.
The numerous ways fruit (fresh or dried) benefits a healthy lifestyle will be broken down into the following seven popular fruit categories: apple, banana, grapefruit, mango, orange, strawberry and tomato.
Let's explore how each category helps support our natural body rhythms and health.