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Fruits: Myths and Truths

07/28/2016

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The nutritionist Carolina Cunha de Oliveira explains frequently asked questions about fruits often consumed by Brazilians. Check it!

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Besides being very tasty, fruits are excellent sources of nutrients, rich in vitamins and minerals essential for the functioning of the body. They are also sources of fiber collaborating on glycemic control and help the functioning of the intestine. In addition, fruits contain a variety of bioactive substances, such as polyphenols and carotenoids, mainly recognized by the antioxidant effect, helping the body fight free radicals and prevent premature aging.

Being healthy, fruit can be consumed at will.

Myth. Like other food, there are some fruits that are more caloric than others (ex .: avocado, mango, banana etc) and therefore must be consumed without exaggeration.

Watermelon should be consumed in moderation as it hinders digestion.

Myth. The idea that watermelon is an indigestible fruit comes from its composition. Insoluble fibers present in the pulp have the property to increase bowel movements, giving the feeling that digestion is complicated.

Lemon "thins" the blood.

Myth. There is no kind of relationship between the lemon and "tune" the blood.

The avocado should not be consumed frequently, as is a fatty fruit.

Truth. Avocado is a fruit that has in its composition, lot of fat, so you need to moderate consumption.

The banana prevents cramps.

Truth. Cramp is a consequence, among other factors, the potassium deficiency. Banana is rich in potassium, so it should be consumed as a form of prevention.

"Cramp is a consequence, among other factors, the potassium deficiency. Banana is rich in potassium, so it should be consumed as a form of prevention."

Grape consumption helps prevent heart problems.

Truth. The grape, especially purple, antioxidant substance contains the flavonoids, preventing cholesterol oxidation, thereby preventing the development of atherosclerosis. It also contains resveratrol substance that prevents cardiovascular diseases.

The carambola is not indicated for patients with kidney problems.

Truth. The carambola contains a natural toxin that is not filtered by the kidneys of renal patients, leading to accumulation in the body and reaching the brain and can lead to death of the individual.

"The carambola contains a natural toxin that is not filtered by the kidneys of renal patients, leading to accumulation in the body and reaching the brain and can lead to death of the individual."

People with gastritis should avoid consuming citrus fruits.

Partly true. The pH of the stomach is more acidic than the citrus fruits. However, some people with gastritis feel stomach discomfort by eating some fruit. So it depends on the tolerance of each individual consumption of citrus fruits, when you have gastritis.

Eating pineapple helps burn fat.

Myth. The success pineapple due to the presence of bromelain, an enzyme that aids digestion of fats and proteins and therefore promotes the digestion of food.

Who have constipation should invest in the consumption of papaya and plum.

Truth. Papaya and plum are fruits rich in fibers, which are able to absorb water and accelerate intestinal transit.

Consumption of an apple a day fights free radicals preventing premature aging.

Truth. The apple, as well as other fruits have antioxidant vitamins and substances (flavonoids and polyphenols) that fight free radicals. In addition, the apple contains high pectin content, which studies have revealed important effects against free radicals.

 

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