10 Common Fruits and Vegetables You Must Eat Daily in Nigeria and Their Health Benefits

Fruits and vegetables are very important for our body but many Nigerians ignore them. We eat rice, beans, and swallow every day without adding fruits and vegetables. If you want to stay healthy, have more energy for work or JAMB reading, and avoid hospital, you must eat fruits and vegetables daily.

In this article, I will show you 10 fruits and vegetables you can see in any market in Lagos, Ibadan, Abuja or Port Harcourt and why you need them.

1. Watermelon

Watermelon contains 90% water. It helps your body stay hydrated especially in hot weather. It also helps to clean your kidney and it is good for people who want to lose weight because it has low calories.

2. Banana

Banana gives you instant energy. It contains potassium which is good for your heart and helps prevent tiredness. If you are a student or footballer, eat banana in the morning before training or reading.

3. Orange

Orange is rich in Vitamin C. Vitamin C helps your body fight sickness like cold and malaria. Eating one orange daily makes your immune system strong.

4. Pineapple

Pineapple helps digestion. If you eat heavy food like meat or beans, pineapple will help your stomach digest it quickly. It also contains antioxidants that make your skin glow.

5. Avocado (Local Pear)

Avocado contains healthy fat that is good for your brain and heart. It helps students to remember what they read and it is good for the heart.

6. Carrot

Carrot is very good for your eyes. If you use your phone or laptop for long hours, you need carrot. It contains Vitamin A which helps you see clearly especially at night.

7. Spinach (Efo Tete / Green)

This vegetable is full of iron. It gives blood and prevents dizziness and tiredness. It is very cheap in the market and you can add it to any soup.

8. Cucumber

Cucumber is good for weight loss and clear skin. It contains a lot of water and fiber. If you want flat tummy and fresh face, eat cucumber daily.

9. Tomatoes

Tomatoes are not only for stew. When eaten raw in salad, they contain lycopene which protects your heart and helps prevent cancer.

10. Ugu and Bitter Leaf

Ugu leaf is a natural blood tonic. Bitter leaf helps control blood sugar. These two vegetables are cheap and they can save you from many health problems.

Conclusion

You don't need plenty money to eat healthy. With just N500 to N1000, you can buy fruits and vegetables in any Nigerian market. Start today by eating at least one fruit and one vegetable daily. Your body will thank you, you will have more energy, and your skin will glow. Share this article with your friends and family on WhatsApp.