Fruits and their importance to us. By Dr (Mrs) E. U. Imogu MD MPH (University of Texas) ASc (State of New York) January 2010 ESTEEMOS
Mar 26, 2015
Fruits and their importance to us.
By Dr (Mrs) E. U. Imogu MD
MPH (University of Texas)
ASc (State of New York)
January 2010
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Esteemos Health
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A neighborhood Medical Clinic and Laboratory located at Ikota Shopping Complex by Oceanic Bank.
What is a fruit?
A fruit is: The edible part of a
plant product It can be called dessert
in meals It is usually washed
and eaten uncooked
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What are the properties of Fruit
Fresh and dry fruits are the natural staple food of man and give GOOD HEALTH.
They contain essential NUTRIENTS They are excellent sources of minerals,
vitamins and enzymes They are easily digested and CLEANSE the
BLOOD. They are MEDICINAL- some ailments can be
treated with fruits.
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What are the effects of fruits on our body and health Replaces the water we lose from
dehydration: Fruits have lots of liquid which is mainly water, sugar and minerals, so it is like drinking healthy water it therefore replaces the water we lose from sweating and the sun. It increases urination and has low salt allowing us to clean out our system
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IMPORTANCE OF FRUITS
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Provide Energy
Provide energy and assist our digestive system - Fruits have simple sugars which are easily digested and completely absorbed when we eat them which means nothing is wasted so they are very useful for sick people that need energy quickly
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Prevents Sickness
Improve our Immune system and prevent us from getting sick
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Healthy Bones and Teeth
They provide vitamins and calcium which gives us strong bones so we can grow tall, jump and play
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Improves Memory and Attention
They increase our blood iron which we need to be healthy and to develop our neurological system (learning).
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Prevent Cancer, Diabetes, Hypertension, Abdominal Pain They prevent serious diseases by providing
anti-oxidants which decrease the risk of getting cancers
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GOAL
Make sure you take AT LEAST a fruit a day to keep sickness away and be healthy
FRUIT DAILY= HAPPY CHILD
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Questions
What is a fruit Give examples of fruits Are fruits healthy How often should we take fruits What happens when we take fruits- bones,
blood, sickness, attention
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THANK YOU
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