It gives you a healthy dose of calcium, especially important for women. And it keeps your metabolism moving along nicely. I have a bowl of apples and oranges sitting in my kitchen since last week. I had every intention of eating a piece of fruit when I bought them. I still might grab an apple on my way out the door.
Fruit enzymes help to fight diseases such as cancer.
For example, studies have shown that people who eat oranges high in beta-carotene have a lower risk of contracting deadly diseases. Strawberries, melons and other yellow or orange fruit are also a good choice. Vitamin C is another benefit from eating fresh fruit. Vitamin C has been proven to boost your immune system so you're less likely to catch a cold or the flu. It also helps to prevent cancer.