• Fruits stimulate the five senses.
• Fruits and vegetables provide vitamins and minerals which prevent several diseases.
• People suffer a lot of chronic (NCDs) diseases due to low consumption of fruits and vegetables.
• They are the primary sources of antioxidants in our dieto Antioxidants prevent premature aging, arteriosclerosis, cancer and other diseases.
• Fruits contain phyto-chemicals which prevent cancer.
• Some fruits also have some special effects on the body. Examples of such include:
• Melon, watermelon, garden egg [eggplant (known as igba in Yoruba)]: facilitatethe elimination of wastes and blood impurities such as uric acid from the body.
• Coconut (very rich in magnesium, calcium and phosphorus) and oranges, are good for mineral restoration
• Avocado (Pear) reduces the level of cholesterol and triglycerides (i.e unwanted fats) in the body.
• Oranges, other citrus fruits like tangerines, grapes have antioxidants which prevent premature aging, arteriosclerosis and other diseases.
• Oranges, lemons, grapes, tomatoes have phyto-chemicals which retard or stop the growth of cancerous cells in the body.
• Pineapple, pawpaw, and okro aid digestion