Page 37 - Seniorstoday October 2023 Issue

Coconut is an exotic fruit that can be
found in many different forms: whole,
in pieces, grated, in milk, in water, and
even in cream. While people love how it
instantly transports them to a tropical
location, it also packs plenty of health
benefits. Coconut has a high concentration
of minerals, fibres, and trace elements
that stimulate intestinal transport and
give a satiety effect. It is recommended
to moderate the consumption of coconut fleshed fruit might not be everyone’s
because of its high-fat content. favorite taste, but it has health properties
that’ll have you running to the store to buy
17. Fig those very specifically-shaped grapefruit
spoons. Grapefruit is full of very powerful
antioxidants which help prevent the onset
of cardiovascular diseases. They can also
play a role in regulating your blood sugar
levels, even contributing to weight loss in
people with diabetes, unlike other citrus
fruits like oranges which will spike your
blood sugar.

19. Lemons

Benefit: Reduces the risk of cancer
Figs are an unusual fruit, with a rare
symbiotic relationship with the bugs that
feast on the tree and use it for shelter. This
crunchy, chewy, sickly sweet fruit also
happens ot be packing a ton of nutrients.
The fig is rich in trace elements but also in
minerals such as potassium, copper, and
iron, it is also a rich source of B vitamins.
All these qualities could reduce the risk of
cardiovascular diseases and the instance of Benefit: Increases ability to absorb iron
cancer. Lemons are an incredibly versatile fruit–
while they are too bitter to be enjoyed alone
18. Grapefruit their bright acidity livens up a wide variety
Benefit: Protects against cardiovascular of dishes, from salads to pastas. When you
disease realize how healthy they are, you’ll want
Grapefruit is the unsung hero of the to add a splash of lemon to everything you
breakfast table. The bitter, ruby red- eat. Lemons are a citrus fruit that has a

SENIORS TODAY | ISSUE #52 | OCTOBER 2023 37