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Sitting here eating an orange, I thought about how many wonderful fruit there are out there, and how all of should be eating more of them.  Fruit are refreshing and oh-so-good for you, and here are five of my favorites.

5. Oranges

Oranges are a truly amazing fruit.  They are beneficial for asthma, bronchitis, pneumonia, arthritis, high blood pressure, and more.  They help prevent kidney stones and diabetes, and they are good for lowering blood pressure.  People addicted to alcohol have also said that drinking orange juice greatly decreased their desire to consume alcohol.

4. Grapefruit

Another citrus fruit, and my personal favorite.  Grapefruit helps in weight loss, cold and cough, and fever.  It can also increase metabolism, aid digestion, and improve complexion.  It is a liver tonic, and helps in the case of gallstones.  If used externally, it is an antiseptic for wounds.

3. Apples

We all have heard the glories of apples being sung, they are so good for you.  Apples help prevent cancer, protect bones, and lower cholesterol.  They can prevent Alzheimer’s, aid in weightloss, and help manage diabetes.  They strengthen your gums and clean your teeth, and they detoxify the body.  When mixed with yogurt, they also help when you have diarrhea.  Also, drinking apple juice three times a day can help prevent virus’s from settling in the body.

2. Papaya

Papaya can aid in the prevention of atherosclerosis, diabetic heart disease, and strokes.  It helps prevent cancer, and it is high is Vitamin C and other antioxidants.  It decreases inflammation, helps with irritable bowel syndrome, and is a good remedy for abdominal disorders.  Rubbing the white pulp of papaya on your face helps bring lustre to the face and remove wrinkles.

1. Kiwis

Kiwis are rich in vitamins and minerals and are high in fiber.  They help prevent colon cancer, asthma, and wheezing (especially in children).  It also helps protect our DNA from mutations, and they are good for cardiovascular health and blood sugar control.   They also protect against Macular Degeneration.

YUM! Enjoy and Namaste,

Lyla