Fruit is so delicious and we’re lucky at this time of year too – all the amazingly sweet fruits are in season. But did you know that they have benefits other than tasting great and curbing those hunger pangs?
Here’s the secrets behind our favourite fruits:
Help calm your nervous system
Relax your blood vessels
Rich in potassium, fluoride and iron
Helps control heart rate
Potentially fight against cancer and ageing
Help fight arthritis
Increase bone mass
Help your body develop resistance against infections
Help maintain great skin and vision
Give you energy
Protect your heart
Protect against several kinds of cancer
What are your favourite fruits? Why? What benefit have they had to your health? Tell us below.