It is the summer and the fruits are on the fruit stands in New York City , and in the farmers market. What is not to like about fruit- they are sweet, and delicious and easy to add to your dietary lifestyle There are 2,000- different types of fruit. Each fruit brings a different medicinal and health benefit and a different set of its contents. I love fruit. Over the years I have been accustomed to eating all types of berries. I often write about different berries on my blog
Let’s start with apples. Not only were apples the first topic in Michael Pollan’s book, The Botany of Desire, but they are full of fiber especial pectin. Apples are a good source of Vitamin C and polyphenols. Apples have bene studied and lower your risk for heart disease, obesity and stroke. Easily obtained, but many are genetic variants of the original apple planted by Johnny Appleseed.
I cannot taut the benefits of blueberries. They are high in anthocyanins which have antioxidant as well as anti-1nflammatory properties. The best in addition to blueberries are mulberries, black berries, elderberries and chokeberries. Due to anthocyanins, there can be a 5 % reduction in the development of diabetes.
In general, Americans eat less fruit than Europeans. There is great benefit from consuming bananas, mango, papaya, dragon berries and lychee.
For those that are pre diabetic/ or diabetic be careful of the fruits that are high glycemic fruits. Eat your fruits
Until tomorrow…