Fruits to eat to keep healthy
Fruits aid us in reaching this goal. Here are some of the fruits that are not only delicious but healthy food sources as well.
- Mangoes – colors include green and yellow, are sour when unripe but tastes very sweet when ripens and are rich sources of vitamins A and C.
- Pineapple – contains more than 5 vitamins and essential nutrients including vitamins A and C, calcium, phosphorous, potassium and fiber that cleanses the digestive system.
- Watermelon – contributes to providing us source of vitamin A.
- Avocado – a fruit which can be used for making savory and sweet dishes is rich in potassium and when eaten in moderation lowers levels of cholesterol in the body.
- Banana – the fruit of choice when your potassium level is low as it is rich in the nutrient potassium.
- Other native Philippine fruits that should be up on your list are the jackfuit, rambutan, atis, chico, santol, kalamansi, guyabano, guava and many more to explore.
Proudly Philippine vegetables
As fruits are healthy, vegetables are rich sources of vitamins and minerals and nutrients that keep us away from diseases. Here are proudly Philippine vegetables.
- Malunggay – a vegetable which grows easily on any Filipino backyard is rich in vitamin A, B, protein and calcium, and can be added to savory dishes; also paved its way to pastries nowadays.
- Kangkong – contains vitamin K which prevent us from having hemorrhages, also beneficial for the bones to pevent osteoporosis and bone fractures.
- Ampalaya – famous for its very bitter taste, is rich in iron and is being studied to contribute benefits among diabetic patients.
- Camote or sweet potato – also a rich source of Vitamin A, and also makes your skin and bones healthy.
