The length of one’s life span is dependent on one’s lifestyle; how one actually lives. This boils down to activities such as exercises, control, attitude, and of course, dieting.
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Dieting refers to consuming a selective amount of food to suit a healthy pattern of life. Most times, dieting is a great means to lose weight and also a way of influencing the length of one’s living.
When selecting meals for a diet, adding a set of vegetables and fruits increases the chances of achieving the goal of longevity. Fruits and vegetables are great organics with nutrients that help to boost the body’s immune system.
There are certain fruits that are especially effective and constitute the direct source of youthfulness in the Nigerian context. Medical practitioners have signified these fruits as the ancient secret of health, provided they are added to meals at intervals.
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Pineapples
Pineapples are deliciously sweet fruits known for their inherent abundance of enzymes, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. The pineapple nutrient contents help to boost the immune systems, aids digestion, improves eyesight, relieves cold and arthritis. It also carries out natural exfoliation by removing dead cells from the skin.
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Soursop
Soursop is a dark-green fruit with spikes. It has looks in different shapes, but it is mostly heart-shaped. Researchers have found out that the fruit has cytotoxic effects against various forms of cancer cells.
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Almonds
Almonds are nuts that can be eaten as snacks or juiced. They contain antioxidants that can help fight against inflammation, ageing, and cancer. They also have low calories and are high in protein and fibre.
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Golden Melon
Golden melon contains vitamin C, B6 & A, pantothenic acid, calcium, zinc, Fiber, magnesium, iron, potassium, and omega 3 & 6. It helps to boost immunity and reduces the risk of high blood pressure.
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Beetroot
Beetroot is mainly a fighter against high blood pressure. Studies have shown that drinking 250 ml of beetroot juice every day for 4 weeks lowers blood pressure among people with hypertension. It also controls inflammation, prevents liver diseases, and anaemia.
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Pawpaw
Pawpaw or papaya is one of the juiciest fruits in the Nigerian landscape. It is rich in vitamins and minerals such as riboflavin, niacin, folate. It supports gastrointestinal health, lowers cholesterol, boosts the immune system, improves the skin, and promotes hair growth.
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Nigerian Apples
Nigerian apples are also known as mountain apples. This apple has a small amount of protein and it is very rich in vitamins C and E with minerals such as potassium, iron, flavonoid, and polyphenols which serves as powerful antioxidants.
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Tomatoes
When tomatoes are added to a diet, they can help protect against cancer, maintain healthy blood pressure, and reduce blood glucose in people with diabetes. It also contains minerals such as lutein and lycopene which can protect the eye against light-induced damage.
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Avocado
Avocado is great for weight loss due to its low calories and high fibre. It is also added to beauty products as it contains skin-enhancing vitamins E, A, B, C and K. This also makes it an effective anti-ageing agent.
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Guava
Guava fruits are rich in antioxidants, vitamin C, potassium, and fibre. Guava leaves can be used as herbal tea and leaf extract as a skin supplement.
Most of the fruits highlighted have seasons and one might need to keep track of the times of their harvest. You can also make these fruits into salads and smoothies whichever way is preferable. Make space for these fruits in your diet because, at the end of the day, you are what you eat.
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