Food & Fruits

According to the United Nation’s Food and Agriculture Organization, the production of different fruits around the world exceeded one billion tones in 2017. The most common fruits consumed worldwide are apples, grapes, and exotic fruits typical for the cultivation region.

Benefit of fruits Fruit and vegetables should be an important part of your daily diet. They are naturally good and contain vitamins and minerals that can help to keep you healthy. They can also help protect against some diseases. Fruits and vegetables contain many vitamins and minerals that are good for your health. These include vitamins A (beta-carotene), C and E, magnesium, zinc, phosphorous and folic acid. Folic acid may reduce blood levels of homocysteine, a substance that may be a risk factor for coronary heart disease.

High intake of fruit and vegetables can help you to:

• Reduce obesity and maintain a healthy weight
• Lower your cholesterol
• Lower your blood pressure.