According to nutritionist Lon Ben Asher, the presence of certain fruits and berries in the weekly diet helps to strengthen the immune system, favorably affecting the condition of the intestines.
According to Medical Xpress, a dietitian recommended eating certain fruits weekly.
“Eating a variety of fruits improves gut health, which helps to strengthen the immune system and has a beneficial effect on the psyche and cardiovascular system,” said Lon Ben-Asher.
The specialist stated that the most beneficial for health are foods containing a high level of fiber. Fiber (dietary fiber) has a significant positive effect on the intestinal microflora. It serves as food for beneficial intestinal bacteria and promotes their reproduction in the intestinal tract. Many healthy functions of the body are associated with the activity of such bacteria.
In addition, fiber slows down the absorption of fat and sugar into the blood, its consumption improves the natural control of blood glucose and cholesterol levels.
One of the best fruits that are useful for weekly consumption, the nutritionist called apples. Their fiber (pectin), as studies have shown, leads to an increase in the number of bacteria that ensure the acid-base balance in the intestine – this improves the health of the tract and digestion in general. In addition, eating apple pectin, intestinal bacteria produce a substance called butyrate – thanks to it, the intestinal walls are strengthened, they become exit protected from ulcers.“Apples are a good source of antioxidants. They have anti-inflammatory properties,” added nutritionist Lon Ben-Asscher.
The expert also named other plant foods that he said should be consumed weekly.
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- Avocado
- Blueberry
- Blackberry
- Prunes
- Oranges
In these gifts of nature, the expert said, vitamins, micro- and macroelements, minerals important for health are contained in high dosages.
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