The super helpful healthy food chart

It’s no secret that fruits and vegetables have multiple health benefits. This simple instant reference guide will help you keep track of all those benefits.

Fruit / Veg	Benefits
Apricots	Combat cancer	Controls blood pressure	Saves your eyesight	Shields against Alzheimer’s	Slows ageing process
Avocadoes	Fights diabetes	Lowers cholesterol	Helps stop strokes	Controls blood pressure	Looks after skin
Bananas	Protects your heart	Quiets a cough	Strengthens bones	Controls blood pressure	Calms an upset stomach
Cantaloupe	Saves eyesight	Controls blood pressure	Lowers cholesterol	Combats cancer	Supports immune system
Cucumbers	Skin health	Healthy hair	Cancer prevention	Mosquito repellent	Hangover cure
Dates	Diabetes control	Liver protection	Kidney protection	Anti-obesity	Anti-cancer
Kale	Lung decongestion	Kidney and liver detox	Increases metabolism	Prevents several cancer types	Anti-ageing properties
Lemon	Inhibits cancer	Promotes oral health	Reduces kidney stone formation	Alleviates depression	Controls cholera outbreaks
Pineapple	Anti-cancer	Bone health	Anti-inflammatory	Boosts immune system	Digestive aid
Watermelon	Reduces high blood pressure	Reduces heart disease	Super hydrating	Boosts immune system	Cleans kidneys
Apples	Protects your heart	Prevents constipation	Blocks diarrhoea	Improves lung capacity	Cushions joints
Aloe Vera	Halts growth of cancer tumours	Boosts blood oxygenation	Heals physical burns and radiation burns	Alkalises the body	Ends constipation
Artichokes	Aids digestion	Lowers cholesterol	Protects your heart	Stabilises blood sugar	Guards against liver disease
Blackberries	Prevents Parkinson’s disease	Reduce heart attack risks	Keeps colon clean	Reverse ageing	Prevents wrinkles
Orange	Anti-cancer	Pain killer	Heart health	Anti-hypertensive	Stroke prevention
Beans	Prevents constipation	Prevents Parkinson’s disease	Lowers cholesterol	Combats cancer	Stabilises blood sugar
Beetroot	Controls blood pressure	Combats cancer	Strengthens bones	Protects your heart	Aids weight loss
Mangoes	Free radical scavenging	Immune system boosting	Improves memory	Improves vision and eye health	Boosts red blood cells
Broccoli	Strengthens bones	Saves eyesight	Combats cancer	Protects your heart	Controls blood pressure
Cabbage	Combats cancer	Prevents constipation	Promotes weight loss	Protects your heart	Reduces hangover

   
And there you have it – all the best fruits and veggies for health. Happy, healthy eating!  

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