Fruit plays an important role in our diet
. Fruit is known to be human's natural diet. Some people who are being treated for chronic diseases are advised to eat organic fruits or freshly squeezed fruit juices. Among the many health benefits of fruits is that it is a natural anti-depressant. Studies shown that by eating fruits it can help you feel relaxed, this is due to Tryptophan an amino acid that is present in fruits. Tryptophan can help the brain produce serotonin , a low level of serotonin is linked with anxiety, depression and insomnia. There are many benefits of increasing serotonin levels naturally instead of just taking anti-depressant.
Fruits also contain antioxidants and phytochemicals that help nourish brain cells. Therefore fruits are essential for those people who are experiencing chronic diseases because the powerful antioxidants of fruits may help prevent the progress of the disease and it may also help cure it.
How much fruits do you need?
- Nutrition expert recommend to eat at least 2 servings (1 ½ cup) of fresh fruit or fruit juice everyday for a healthier body.
- Eat a piece of fruit before you go to bed. It will help you sleep and help your depression.
- Another study suggests that by eating an apple before going to bed may help stop bruxism (habit of grinding the upper and lower teeth together this usually happen when a person is asleep). One of the causes of Bruxism is anxiety, grinding of teeth can stress the Jaw and it may lead to stiffness of the jaw muscle and locked jaw.
Other Benefits of Eating Fiber rich fruits:
- Most fruits contain vitamin C
that may help prevent common infections.
- Fruits are rich in fibers that help flush toxins and wastes out of the digestive system. Always remember a clean body is a healthy body.