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Fruit For Thought
Which Fruits Can Help Keep You Healthy
Emily Abbate
Issue date: 4/11/08 Section: Focus
The old saying, "An apple a day keeps the doctor away," may actually be true.
According to healthdiaries.com, apples aid with bone protection, reduce of wheezing associated with asthma, lower cholesterol, lessen the likelihood of lung, breast, colon and liver cancers and help in managing diabetes.
However, apples are not the only fruit that is beneficial for your health.
Fruits and vegetables in general provide health benefits as part of a healthy diet. These individuals are more likely, according to mypyramid.gov, to have a reduced risk of many chronic diseases. Additionally, the Web site lists an array of health benefits from eating fruit.
"The fiber content in fruit is very important and aids in overall health," said Amy Pumerantz, nutrition coordinator at Student Health Services. "Weight loss, blood sugar control and stability are also added positives of fruit."
"Eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables as part of an overall healthy diet may reduce risk for stroke and perhaps other cardiovascular diseases," according to mypyramid.gov. "And eating foods such as fruits that are low in calories per cup instead of some other higher-calorie food may be useful in helping to lower calorie intake.
"I like to eat fruit because it's refreshing," said Christine Adanti, a 4th-semester marketing major. "My favorite fruits are kiwis, strawberries, watermelon, grapes and apples."
There are specific factors within fruit that are beneficial for your health. Fruits are an important source of many nutrients, including potassium, dietary fiber, vitamin C and folic acid. The potassium, according to mypyramid.gov, is important in both proper bowel function and reducing blood cholesterol.
The color of a fruit can also be a determining factor. The darkest fruits and vegetables are especially beneficial, as they carry high levels of antioxidants, according to USA Today.
According to associatedcontent.com, the four best fruits based on health, nutrition, antioxidants, fiber and caloric content, are kiwis, cranberries, blueberries and strawberries.
According to healthdiaries.com, apples aid with bone protection, reduce of wheezing associated with asthma, lower cholesterol, lessen the likelihood of lung, breast, colon and liver cancers and help in managing diabetes.
However, apples are not the only fruit that is beneficial for your health.
Fruits and vegetables in general provide health benefits as part of a healthy diet. These individuals are more likely, according to mypyramid.gov, to have a reduced risk of many chronic diseases. Additionally, the Web site lists an array of health benefits from eating fruit.
"The fiber content in fruit is very important and aids in overall health," said Amy Pumerantz, nutrition coordinator at Student Health Services. "Weight loss, blood sugar control and stability are also added positives of fruit."
"Eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables as part of an overall healthy diet may reduce risk for stroke and perhaps other cardiovascular diseases," according to mypyramid.gov. "And eating foods such as fruits that are low in calories per cup instead of some other higher-calorie food may be useful in helping to lower calorie intake.
"I like to eat fruit because it's refreshing," said Christine Adanti, a 4th-semester marketing major. "My favorite fruits are kiwis, strawberries, watermelon, grapes and apples."
There are specific factors within fruit that are beneficial for your health. Fruits are an important source of many nutrients, including potassium, dietary fiber, vitamin C and folic acid. The potassium, according to mypyramid.gov, is important in both proper bowel function and reducing blood cholesterol.
The color of a fruit can also be a determining factor. The darkest fruits and vegetables are especially beneficial, as they carry high levels of antioxidants, according to USA Today.
According to associatedcontent.com, the four best fruits based on health, nutrition, antioxidants, fiber and caloric content, are kiwis, cranberries, blueberries and strawberries.
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