In normal dietary habits, if the body consumes too little fruit, it will seriously affect health. The value of fruit for human health is immeasurable. So, what are the benefits of eating more fruit?
According to a study published by British scientists, people who eat more fruit in childhood have a lower chance of developing certain cancers later in life. The study conducted medical surveys on nearly 4,000 adult men and women. Researchers found that fruit consumption in childhood is inversely proportional to the probability of developing cancer in adulthood. Adults who ate more fruit as children rarely suffer from lung, intestinal, and breast cancer. This study shows that fruit intake in childhood can play a long-term role in preventing cancer in adulthood.
The study also found that eating more fruit can not only reduce the risk of cancer but also lower the mortality rate from various causes. Fruits are rich in antioxidants, a substance that prevents aging, as well as vitamins and other nutrients. These nutrients can prevent genetic mutations, thereby preventing the occurrence of various diseases.
When eating fruit, pay attention to the following aspects:
Benefits of eating more fruit
1. It is best to eat fruit before meals
Eating some fruit or drinking a glass of juice 30 to 40 minutes before a meal can reduce the calories absorbed during the meal by 20% to 40% compared to usual. If the calorie intake of each meal decreases by this amount, it will undoubtedly have a significant weight loss effect.2. Fruits should be washed and peeled
Currently, the control of fruit tree pests in our country is mainly based on pesticide spraying. Pesticide-sprayed peels often accumulate more pesticide residues. According to measurements by relevant experts, 80% of the residues of "BHC" are concentrated on the peel, and over 99.5% of the residues of "DDVP" are concentrated on the peel, while the residues of other toxic pesticides on the peel are also over 80%. If unwashed fruits are consumed for a long time, it will cause a large increase of toxic substances in the body. In mild cases, it may cause vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, chest tightness, skin allergies, and other reactions. In severe cases, it can damage the gastrointestinal tract and endanger human health. Therefore, when eating apples, pears, and other fruits, it is best to peel them.3. Pay attention to not eating fruit with seafood
Sea fish, shrimp, and algae contain a large amount of protein and rich minerals such as calcium and iron. If eaten with fruits that contain a high amount of tannic acid (such as pomegranate, hawthorn, persimmon, green olive, grapes, sour pomelo, lemon, apricot, crabapple, plums, sour plum, etc.), it will not only reduce the nutritional value of protein but also easily cause the calcium and iron in the seafood to combine with tannic acid to form a new substance that is not easy to digest and absorb. This substance can irritate the stomach and intestines, causing discomfort. In severe cases, it may cause nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and other symptoms. Therefore, these fruits should not be eaten with seafood at the same time. It is generally advisable to have an interval of 2 to 3 hours.