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Fruits as source of Vitamins and Other Nutrients

 Fruits should be consumed in at least 4-5 servings each day because they are a treasure trove of vitamins, minerals, and fibre. It is much simpler for the body to receive and absorb the vitamins and minerals from fresh fruit because they are in their original state, contain the majority of water, and are completely devoid of bad cholesterol. Apple: A spherical fruit high in fibre, vitamins A, C, and E, and folate. When ripe, the fruit has a green, red, or yellow skin. Apples lower the incidence of lung, prostate, and colon cancer. They also aid in lowering cholesterol, losing weight, and heart disease.  Bananas:  A long fruit with a thick skin that turns yellow when mature. Excellent source of potassium, fibre, vitamins A, C, B6, E, and folate. Bananas that are green or unripe are utilized in cooking. Cherries: A tiny, spherical fruit that has a seed and turns crimson or black as it ripens. Cherries must always be ripe before eating. Anthocyanins found in cherries lesse...