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Home Of Excellence

Written by: mark Kelvin
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 While the oft-quoted saying “an apple a day keeps the doctor away” may be somewhat oversimplifying it, fruits are definitely healthy snacks packed with health benefits as they are naturally low in fat, calories and sodium. In addition, many fruits are rich in fibre, keeping us feeling fuller longer and thus preventing us from overeating.
Fruit also provides a rich resource of nutrients which can be seen from their bright colours! The colour, smell and taste of a fruit comes from the plant’s phytochemicals. These plant-chemicals are believed to offer a wide range of health benefits, including those with antioxidants properties, carotenoid from orange-coloured fruits, and anthocyanin from red, blue and purple coloured fruit and vegetables.
If you want to keep the doctor away, the magic number is two servings of fruits per day.
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  • Health impact of eating fruits.

    Health impact of eating fruits.
    Jun 26 2025
    Healthy Fruits to Eat
    Apples — Besides being a notable source of phytonutrients and antioxidants, apples also work as a natural mouth refresher, cleaning your teeth with each bite, while leaving behind a pleasing aroma in your mouth. Do note that an apple’s flavour and aroma come from fragrance cells found in its skin. So for maximum taste and added fibre, leave that skin on.
    Bananas — Bananas contain one of the highest amounts of potassium found among fruit. A medium-sized banana contains around 422mg of potassium (about 10%) of the requirement for an average adult. Potassium is an important nutrient for the functioning of muscles. To hasten the ripening process of a banana, place it in a paper bag. The reason this works is that bananas and other fruits such as apples produce ethylene gas — which helps to trigger ripening. Contrary to popular belief, placing bananas in the fridge does not cause them to go bad faster. While the outer skin does indeed turn black and patchy, the fruit inside stays relatively unaffected and can last for about an additional week, as compared to leaving it outside the refrigerator.
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