It is more than a myth, eating fruits has a profound effect on human health. Fruits provide us with essential nutrients like vitamin C, potassium, fiber and folate. Folate (folic acid) helps the body form red blood cells. Women of childbearing age who may become pregnant and those in the first trimester of pregnancy need adequate amounts of folate. Folate helps prevent neural tube birth defects, such as spina bifida. Fruits can prevent other ailments like diabetes(type 2), stroke and other cardiovascular diseases. Some studies show that it can even prevent some types of cancer if consumed regularly. The message is clear, if you want to be healthy and comfortably, find a way to work some fruits in your diet. The average person needs about 2 cups of fruit a day to receive these benefits, but it never hurts to eat more!
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