The American magazine "Reader's Digest" introduced 10 of the most beneficial fruits for health. Apples ranked first because they are rich in fiber, which can supplement the body's sufficient fiber, reduce the incidence of heart disease, and also aid in weight loss. Many Americans consider fruit essential for weight loss, and some practice a "day of the apple" by fasting one day a week, eating only apples.
A person from Singapore summarized the experience of eating apples: Obese people should eat sweet apples, diabetics should eat sour apples, cooked apples can relieve constipation, and raw apples can treat diarrhea. Apples are rich in nutrients and can be used for fitness, disease prevention, and treatment. Experiments have shown that diabetics should eat sour apples; for preventing cardiovascular disease and obesity, sweet apples should be chosen; cooked apples can help treat constipation; eating fresh apples before bed can eliminate oral bacteria and improve kidney function; raw apple juice can prevent and treat coughs and hoarseness; warm apple puree is a good remedy for indigestion in children and the elderly...
Following apples are apricots, then bananas, blackberries, blueberries, melons, cherries, cranberries, grapefruit, and purple grapes. Their respective benefits are as follows:
Second place: Apricots, which are rich in beta-carotene, can help people effectively absorb vitamin A.
Third place: Bananas, which have a high potassium content, which is very beneficial for heart and muscle function.
Fourth place: Blackberries, which contain more than three times the fiber content of other fruits by weight, and are undoubtedly good for heart health.
Fifth place: Blueberries are a special fruit, and eating more blueberries can reduce the chance of urinary tract infections.
Sixth place: Melons, which have high content of both vitamins A and C, and are an ideal food for supplementing vitamins.
Seventh place: Cherries, which can help protect heart health.
Eighth place: Cranberries, which can help reduce the chance of urinary tract infections.
Ninth place: Grapefruit, which has a high vitamin C content.
Tenth place: Purple grapes, whose substances such as flavonoids can provide triple protection for the heart.