Fresh Fruit

Incorporating fresh fruits into the diet to make sure that yours is an overall healthy diet. By increasing the intake of dietary fiber and nutrients, one can reduce the risk for stroke and heart attack. These low-calorie fruits are rich source of dietary fiber, vitamin C, folate acid, potassium and other nutrients which are helpful in reducing constipation, promoting proper bowel function, maintaining healthy blood pressure, reducing blood cholesterol levels, and lowering the risk of heart disease. Fresh lemons can be used for making lemonade, while the other two fruits are mainly used for making smoothies and milk shakes.