Fruits of the Season - Check out the health benefits of these fruits by @tripplem : post set at 10% beneficiary to @steemalive

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Hello everyone, Welcome to this week’s contest Fruits of the season. @steemalive just keep serving us cruise on a weekly basis.
Nevertheless, at least I have enjoy assorted fruits that will nourish my body through this contest.
So here are the fruits and their review.

Fruit one: WATERMELON

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Name of fruit	Watermelon
Scientific Name	Citrullus lanatus
Vitamins and minerals contained	Contains vitamin A, C, B6, and potassium and calcium

Benefits of consuming watermelon

1. It prevents/reduces kidney disorders because watermelon is a great source of calcium and potassium, they flush toxins out from our system. It’s calcium content assisted in reducing the amount for Uric acid in the human blood thereby lowering kidney disease chances.

2. keeps the body hydrated watermelon consists of 92% water, which keeps you full after consumption. And it can be consumed in large quantity because it contains low calories

3. regulates blood pressure due to the presence of lycepene in watermelon, it controls and reduces cholesterol levels which in turn reduces the risk of stroke and reduces blood pressure

4. Immunity booster watermelon contains high concentration of Vitamin C which is a great immune enhancer. Therefore the fruit helps the immune system

5. plays a role in prevention of Asthma vitamin C has been confirmed to be one nutrient that prevents asthma and since watermelon is rich in vitamin C, it is a fact that watermelon prevents asthma.

Fruit two: COCONUT

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Name of fruit	Coconut
Scientific name	Cocus nucifera
Vitamins and minerals contained	C, E, B1, B3, B5, B6, iron, selenium, sodium, calcium, magnesium and phosphorus

Benefits of consuming Coconut

1. It enhances skin, hair, teeth and nails it’s oil serves moisturizer and improves oral health, it moisturizes and enhances skin, hair, teeth and nails

2. reduces hunger consumption of coconut leads to reduction of appetite, which may lead to reduction of body weight over the long run.

3. reduces seizures coconut oil can heighten the bodies of ketone which reduces seizures in epileptic children

4. boosts brain function MCTs in coconut oil relieves Alzheimer’s symptoms thereby boosting brain functions

5. Antimicrobial effects MCT’s I’m coconut oil kills some micro bacterials in the mouth and digestive tract

Fruit three: APPLE

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Name of fruit	Apple
Botanical name	Malus domestica
Vitamins and minerals contained	C,K, B6, manganese, copper(2) potassium

Benefits of consuming Apple

1. It facilitates weight loss due to high content of fiber, it fills the stomach, thereby reducing you food intake which leads to weight loss over time

2. prevents cancer Apple contains several natural cancer fighting compounds which lowers the risk of cancer and death

3. Fights Asthma Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds regulates the immune system and fights against Asthma

4. strengthens bone and health Apples promotes bone and health by preventing bone mass

Fruit four: CUCUMBER

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Name of fruit	Cucumber
Botanical name	Cucumis sativus
Vitamins and minerals contained	K, B, C, copper, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium

Benefits of consuming Cucumber

1. It prevents diabetes Cucumber prevents diabetes by reducing blood sugar

2. facilitates weight loss cucumber is rich in water and low in calories, it keeps you filled, thereby reducing your intake of food which reduces your weight

3. hydration cucumber consists of 96% water which meets our daily fluid needs and keeps us hydrated

4. contains antioxidants cucumber is rich in antioxidants that prevents harmful items to accumulate in the body

5. high in nutrients cucumber contains maximum vitamins and minerals with low calories

Fruit five: ORANGE

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Name of fruit	Orange
Botanical name	Citrus X sinensis
Vitamins and minerals contained	C, thiamine, folate and potassium

Benefits of consuming Orange

1. It fights cancer orange is highly Rich in Vitamin C, which plays a very crucial role in the fight against cancer

2. protects and prevents cell damage high concentration of vitamin C in orange, repairs damaged cells and protects the good ones from damaging

3. fights Anemia it’s Vitamin C fights against anemia by providing the pigment required.

4. gives smooth skin because of presence of collagen in orange, it rejuvenates the skin by making it smooth, glittery and fresh

5. reduces blood pressure due to the presence od some antioxidant it contains, it controls and reduces cholesterol levels which in turn reduces the risk of stroke and reduces blood pressure

Fruit Six: PAWPAW

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Name of fruit	Pawpaw
Botanical name	Carica papaya
Vitamins and minerals contained	A, C, E, K

Benefits of consuming Pawpaw

1. It aids in digestion consumption of Pawpaw facilitated digestion and reduces constipation

2. prevents asthma due to the antioxidant and anti inflammatory compounds it contains, consumption of Pawpaw fights against asthma

3. prevents cancer antioxidants contained in Pawpaw fights against cancer in the body

4. prevents diabetes Pawpaw prevents diabetes by reducing blood sugar

5. heals skin it repairs skin and prevents further damages on the skin

Fruit Seven: BANANA

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Name of fruit	Banana
Botanical name	Musa sapientum
Vitamins and minerals contained	B6, C, potassium, magnesium, fiber, copper

Benefits of consuming Banana

1. It aids in digestion facilitates swift digestion and prevents constipation

2. prevents asthma its antioxidant and anti inflammatory compounds prevents asthma. consumption of banana fights against asthma

3. regulates blood pressure it contains vitamins that controls and reduces cholesterol levels which in turn reduces the risk of stroke and reduces blood pressure

4. nourishes the skin steady intake of banana nourishes the skin

5. preserves memory and boosts mood traces of dopamine found in banana is an evidence that consumption of banana enhances mood.

Fruit Eight: GUAVA

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Name of fruit	Guava
Botanical name	Psidium guajava
Vitamins and minerals contained	B, C, A, E, fiber, potassium, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus

Benefits of consuming Guava

1. Heart health booster it lowers blood pressure, it increase good cholesterol, and decreases bad cholesterol

2. low on calories guava contains fibers and are low on calories which keeps you full and facilitates weight loss

3. immune booster it’s Vitamin Contents aids to maintain adequate level of immune supporting system

4. relieves painful menses it regulates and reduces painful cramps during menstruation

5. prevents cancer Guava contains several natural cancer fighting compounds which lowers the risk of cancer and death

Fruit Nine: PINEAPPLE

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Name of fruit	Pineapple
Botanical name	Ananas comosus
Vitamins and minerals contained	B6, A, E, K, phosphorus, magnesium, folate, iron, zinc , potassium

Benefits of consuming Pineapple

1. Ease digestion the presence of bromelain facilitates fast breakdown and digestion of proteins in the body

2. Reduces risk of cancer Pineapple contains several natural cancer fighting compounds which lowers the risk of cancer and death

3. contains disease fighting agents it contains antioxidants that helps protect the body against disease

4. boosts immunity pineapples contains Anti-inflammatory compounds that boost the immune system

5. filled with nutrients pineapple is highly rich in vitamins and minerals especially manganese and vitamin C

Fruit Ten: PLUM

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Name of fruit	(hog) Plum
Botanical name	Spondias Mombin
Vitamins and minerals contained	B6, A, E, K, phosphorus, magnesium, folate, iron, zinc , potassium

Benefits of consuming (hog) Plum

1. improves production of haemoglobin the presence of iron in the fruit helps in the production of hemoglobin and myoglobin which plays a key role in the transferring of oxygen throughout the body system

2. high vitamin C content the presence of vitamin C in the fruit makes the intake of the fruit to be able to heal cells and protect the existing ones and also serves as antioxidant

3. enhances bone health it is free of fat, cholesterol and sodium. And it is a good source of Vitamin K which plays a vital role in bone enhancement

4. boosts immunity (hog) plum contains Anti-inflammatory compounds that boost the immune system

5. contains antioxidants (hog) plum is rich in antioxidants that prevents harmful items to accumulate in the body

That’s all for my review. Thanks for reading.
Thanks to @steemalive once more for this contest, I have learnt a lot about the fruits I consume and their health benefits too.

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