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Fruits are one of nature’s most gratifying gifts to mankind. They are a pure delight to our senses, and certainly enjoyed by many of us. Yet the modern societal trends are turning us more and more towards meat and fat-rich foods. Here are some of the reasons why we should eat fruit:
Fruits contain natural sugars that stimulate the brain. Brain functions such as memory are thus reinforced.

Fruits contain a lot of fibers that help fight against obesity, high blood pressure, and other heart disease factors. Certain schools of thought on the subject think that the amount of fibers consumed may be a more important factor in heart disease than the amount of fat consumed.
Fruit is completely free of bad cholesterol unlike, meat and fat-rich foods.
Fruits are packed with vitamins, and are the best source of vitamins in the human diet.

Fruits are rich in anti-oxidants which fight against cancer-causing free radicals that are produced through the other parts of our diet (e.g. proteins and fats).
People who consume a lot of fruit have been found to live longer—a study published in the British Medical Journal has found. The study confirmed that people consuming fruit have 32% less chance of developing stroke and 24% less chance of having a heart attack.

However, even people who consume lots of fruit rarely do it right. Fruit does not combine well with other foods. This is simply because fruits contain simple sugars that do not need to be digested (unlike other more complex foods). They thus do not need to remain in the stomach for very long. Thus if fruit is consumed after a meal, it is likely to remain in the stomach and ferment. This results in digestive problems. Fruits should thus be eaten alone.

Water is the most important natural drink on the face of this earth. Neither any fruit juice nor any of the man-made drinks even come close to rivaling its importance in our diet. Drinking a lot of water daily contributes to a healthy lifestyle for the following reasons:

Water is a natural appetite suppressant. Drinking water abates food cravings to a large extent and therefore can be useful in maintaining a healthy weight.
All functions in the body require water. Keeping the body well-hydrated enables these functions to be carried out more efficiently. Thus the metabolic rate of the body is also improved. This in turn burns more fat and calories.
Studies have shown that the brain initiates thirst and hunger sensations together. Thus, even if the body requires water only, the brain will initiate both responses together. The person thus tends to eat while in fact the body is thirsty. This, of course, results in weight gain with all of its detrimental consequences. It is therefore wise to consume water first before eating in order to see whether the craving abates.

When we drink a lot of water, there is a natural tendency to avoid other liquids. Most of these liquids are calorie-dense (e.g. sodas, milk etc.). This contributes a lot to weight loss.

Water is key for the overall function of the body:
It is an important part of essential body fluids such as saliva, tears, and blood.
It regulates body temperature by getting rid of excess heat through the sweat. It enables smooth joint movement as it forms part of the liquid that surrounds the joints.

Research has shown that drinking water contributes to the overall health of the person. People who drink lots of water have been found to be less susceptible for developing colon cancer, bladder cancer and even breast cancer.