What are the benefits of eating fruits daily?
You must have read/heard that “An apple a day, keeps the doctor away”, yes! This is totally true as fruits play a very important role in our lives. Fruits always have been very essential in the growth and development of human life.It is recommended to consume 2 cups of fruits per day. The healthiest choice are fresh fruits or frozen without added sweeteners. Fruits are naturally low in fat, sodium and calories, and rich in potassium, fiber & vitamin C. Some high-potassium fruits include peaches, cantaloupe, honeydew, oranges and bananas. Fiber in fruit helps to protect against heart disease and lower cholesterol. Vitamin C in foods like citrus and strawberries helps with wound healing and keeps gums and teeth healthy.Below are some of the benefits of eating fruits daily:Instant Energy Supplier: This is one of the prime benefits of fruits that we can utilize in our busy schedules.Prevention is Better Than Treating: The benefits of fruits can never be replaced. Eating fruits regularly can makes a great deal of difference to the health and functioning of your body.Keeps You Disease Free: The combination of powerful antioxidants, minerals, vitamins and the countless nutrients make fruits very advantageous. The daily consumption of fresh fruits lowers the risk of strokes, high blood pressure, indigestion, cancer, heart disease, diabetes and other chronic diseases.Acne Treatment: With a good amount of fruit in your diet, you can naturally curb this problem rather than opting for expensive dermatological creams. Apples.Banana, Berries, Grapes & Papayas rejuvenate your skin and repair minor damage that you may not even notice.Less calories: Because of their high water content, they have relatively low carbohydrate content in comparison to rice, cereals and pasta. This not only means less calories but your body is less likely to over produce insulin.“EAT BETTER , FEEL BETTER”
What is the advantage of eating dal daily?
Dal is a good source of proteins, especially for vegetarians. Including a bowl (100g cooked) of thick dal in a meal will increase the protein content on meal by 7g. Vegetables are’nt a significant source of protein. Whereas cereals may lack in essential amino acid lysine, dals are a good source of lysine and thus complement cereals to make balanced protein sources. Secondly, dals contain fiber, unlike non vegetarian sources of proteins. They are also naturally ‘cholesterol free’, unlike nin vegetarian foods. Dals also contain minerals like iron to certain extent. One may replace dals for different dal preparations such as khaman, chilla, pesarattu, pithala or legumes or sprouts as other vegetarian protein sources.