The Red We Eat: What You Should Know

Onyinye

11 years ago

Benefits of red fruits on skins natural ph

Hello Lovelies.. Today’s post is different! It’s about the benefits of red fruits. People often ask me in person or via emails and contact form if i stick to a specific diet to stay slim or minimize the quantity of food. Well, I eat any and everything i like but i make sure to always eat fruits and vegetables too.

I drink water a lot (i always have a bottle by my bedside) and eat vegetables and fruits alongside normal food. Some of my favorites happen to be the red ones. My love for fruits started a long time ago but then i ate most of them without knowing their actual benefits. Everyone knows “Fruits give vitamins to the body” but do you know the particular benefits of the fruits you eat?.

Benefits of red fruits: Antioxidants, control of blood cholesterol levels and more! Click To Tweet

I started getting addicted to more fruits after reading a book my dad owns. This book contains very colorful glossy photos of different plants from different parts of the world. It also contains uses of fruits and health benefits. I wish I could remember the name and author.

Benefits Of Red Fruits and Vegetables

My favorite of all favorites is Red Watermelon.

It’s a source of Vitamin C as with many fruits and contains lycopene which is the bright red carotene and carotenoid seen in most red fruits making it a very good anti-inflammatory and antioxidant agent. Researchers said the ripened ones contain higher lycopene,so the more ripened,the better.

I remember a certain time in high school i read that they could be used raw as face cleansers, scrubs and masks for flawless skin. I immediately started using it on my face, I would cut it flat and rub all over my face then wash it out after about 10 minutes. My thoughts were; “its a natural product that is also anti-inflammatory , so it would stop pimples and any inflammation on my face, what harm can it do? lol.

Anyways it helped out in some areas (mostly scars) but it was too harsh for my skin (maybe i overdid it, I’m not sure) so i stopped and went back to just eating it. They also said it contains Citrulline that converts to Arginine which helps blood flow and other cardiovascular activities, all i can say is that i always feel good and refreshed after eating watermelons.

Apple

While watermelons are my favorites, apples are the ones i always have in my fridge all year round, you know the popular proverb,”An apple a day keeps the doctor away”. Apples reduce the risk of so many diseases of the body including skin diseases thanks to its antioxidant effect. An apple has only 50-80 calories and no fat,so it’s good for people of all sizes. It’s also a source of potassium which is good for the heart.

Nectarine

I bought them mistakenly thinking they were apples the first time i tasted them. They were more expensive than normal apples but i thought they were imported or a really good specie. I was absent-minded that day and still didn’t realize they weren’t apples till i ate one, it didn’t taste bad at all! i loved the fruity smell too.

Nectarines and peaches are same species,but nectarines have orange centers while peaches have white centers. In addition to their potassium content and antioxidant property, nectarines are full of fibres which helps the digestive system a lot. It is also said to be high in Pectin which controls blood cholesterol levels.

Next – Red Grapes

Seedless or not, i’m in! Right from the good old children’s bible story book days, I’ve always wanted to taste them because of how beautiful they looked in the books on the feast tables of Kings. The fact that they were served kings and queens made me want them more (i still dream of living like a queen someday ;).

These babies are the source of some the world’s finest wines and high in antioxidants which lowers the risk of heart diseases and cancer. Researchers discovered that while a glass of wine is a part of a Mediterranean-style healthy diet, the bits of the grape thrown away to make the tipple could be healthier.

Tomatoes

I and tomatoes have history, when i was little,i enjoyed eating fresh tomatoes, i would put them in the freezer so that they’ll harden, then struggle to chew them. If you dare take them away from me, you would be doing me a very bad thing. It was very weird for a child to enjoy raw tomatoes.

My mum still teases me till date of my tomato begging days. I used to say “Mummy give me tabato!” (i was still learning how to talk then) lol. As an adult now i don’t enjoy raw tomatoes anymore, i don’t even like seeing cut tomatoes in food, i prefer them properly blended.

Tomatoes provide Vitamins A, B6, C, K and more. Just like watermelon, they are antioxidants and contain lycopene too, I’ve tried them on my face too like I did with the watermelon. They were harsh on my face but generally improved the appearance of the skin on my elbows and knees for the short period i tried them. Now i stick to just cooking with them. These trials were years ago, my skin is sensitive and stubborn so, they may work fine for you. With different skin types comes different experiences.

I hate pepper but they're rich in Vitamins A, C, K especially the red ones. Find out more 👇🏿 Click To Tweet

Peppers

My friend Lola decided to form the letter H with these peppers, i don’t know why though. I don’t like peppery food but because of the health benefits of pepper, i just have to add them to my food. The species that have particular taste and aroma like the cayenne, chili pepper, etc are really nice to cook with.

Peppers are rich in Vitamins A, C, K especially the red ones. The antioxidant Vitamins A and C helps prevent cell damage, aging-related diseases, cancer etc while K promotes blood clotting and helps to strengthen the bones. Red peppers contain lycopene too. So try to always add pepper no matter how little to your food.

Strawberries

While strawberries might not taste as yummy as they look, their benefits can’t be overlooked. Their heart shape is a clue that they are good for the heart. About 8 strawberries at one serving provides more vitamin C than an orange. They are rich in fibre and high levels of antioxidants. Tastes better when served with cream.

About 8 strawberries at one serving provides more vitamin C than an orange. #healthyliving Click To Tweet

There are lots of other red fruits out there and more benefits, these are just the ones i have at home. Try to include red fruits in your daily food alongside your beauty regimen. Best skin care comes from what we consume. Hope this was useful to you.

So, what do you know about the benefits of red fruits and the red we eat?

Stay refreshed!

Thanks for stopping by as always!
xx.
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