WHY IT IS IMPORTANT TO EAT FRUITS?

Why is it important to eat fruit?

1. 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.

2. Eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables as part of an overall healthy diet may reduce risk for type 2 diabetes.

3. Eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables as part of an overall healthy diet may protect against certain cancers, such as mouth, stomach, and colon-rectum cancer.

4. Diets rich in foods containing fiber, such as fruits and vegetables, may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease.

5. Eating fruits and vegetables rich in potassium as part of an overall healthy diet may reduce the risk of developing kidney stones and may help to decrease bone loss.

6. 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 eat fruits lagi..

i love to eat fruits!

my favorite after meals..

all i know is i love fruits!

fruits are good for our health

Watermelon is everyone’s favorite summer fruit, or is it? Did you know that the Watermelon isn’t even a fruit? Yeah, neither did I. Here are ten other interesting facts about Watermelon guaranteed to impress fellow picnic guests.

The Facts:
1. Not only does it quench your thirst, it can also quench inflammation that contributes to conditions like    asthma, atherosclerosis, diabetes, colon cancer, and arthritis.
2. Over 1,200 varieties of watermelon are grown worldwide.
3. Watermelon is an ideal health food because it doesn’t contain any fat or cholesterol, is high in fiber and vitamins A & C and is a good source of potassium.
4. Pink watermelon is also a source of the potent carotenoid antioxidant, lycopene. These powerful antioxidants travel through the body neutralizing free radicals.
5. Watermelon is a vegetable! It is related to cucumbers, pumpkins and squash.
6. Early explorers used watermelons as canteens.
7. Watermelon is grown in over 96 countries worldwide.
8. In China and Japan watermelon is a popular gift to bring a host.
9. In Israel and Egypt, the sweet taste of watermelon is often paired with the salty taste of feta cheese.
10. Every part of a watermelon is edible, even the seeds and rinds.


What an amazing fru… vegetable! To help us celebrate the Watermelon in true style, I put together this healthy treat.

It is the alternative of water plus gives vitamins..

It is the alternative of water plus gives vitamins..

I remember how I lost a lot of weight just by eating watermelon. My Japanese friend who's a model told me to do the watermelon diet. Dali ra kaayo ko mabusog. This is a reminder...Thanks!

kani..naa jud ni pagka aslom but tam-is ghapon..