Know your fruit

Know your fruit

Different fruits are rich in vitamins, minerals and fibre. Take your pick

APPLE l

Key nutrients:Vitamin C, iron, potassium, sodium, phosphorus, calcium, sulphur.

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Apples detoxify, help intestinal infections and acidity.

BANANA l

Key nutrients: Potassium, folate, sodium, chlorine, iron, glucose, amino acids.

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Bananas detoxify; treat constipation, ulcers, enhance immune system.

ORANGE l

Key nutrients:Vitamin C, folate, potassium, sodium, citric acid, iron, manganese, calcium .

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Orange improves weak digestion, immunity.

PAPAYA l

Key nutrients : Vitamins A, E, silicon, potassium, calcium, copper, folate, fructose.

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Papaya improves digestion , rids intestinal worms, eases inflammation and constipation .

WATERMELON l

Key nutrients: Phosphorus, potassium, sodium, calcium, iron, sucrose, vitamins B and E.

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Watermelon is a diuretic, helps weight loss, treats kidney and urinary tract problems.

PINEAPPLE l

Key nutrients: Vitamin B, C and E, phosphorus, potassium, iron, folate, sucrose.

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Pineapple is a diuretic , detoxifies, purifies blood, prevents blood clots and increases circulation.

POMEGRANATE l

Key nutrients: Calcium, phosphorus, iron, sodium, vitamin C

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Pomegranate aids digestion , destroys intenstinal worms.

GRAPE l

Key nutrients: Iron, potassium , phosphorus, glucose, salicylates, vitamin B and E.

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Grapes are a good source of energy.They purify the blood (useful for anemia, liver malfunctions such as hepatitis and jaundice).

GRAPEFRUIT l

Key nutrients: Potassium, folate, iron, amino acids, zinc, vitamin B and C.

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Grapefruit protects arteries , aids digestion, and boosts the immune system. (