Author: Mary Ann Lesh

Welcome!

I started Fruit & Stuff as a kind of virtual note-card box to collect, organize, and retrieve what I knew and what I was learning. Giving up meat motivated me to eat more fruit and vegetables, but you don’t have to go all-out vegan or vegetarian (that’s a subject for another day) to enjoy the benefits of eating more “fruit & stuff” now. Subscribe and follow me on Facebook for updates when new articles are posted.

Mushroom

White mushrooms are rich in many bioactive compounds that may protect against cancer and heart disease, as well as help improve blood sugar control and gut health.

Passion Fruit

Passion fruit is rich in antioxidants and dietary fiber, which have been linked to a lower risk of conditions like heart disease and diabetes.

Guanábana

More studies are needed on this plant’s medicinal possibilities, but the delicious fruit is safe to eat, nutritious, and low in calories.

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) is significant to protein, fat and carbohydrate metabolism and the creation of red blood cells and neurotransmitters.

Mamey

Mamey enhances immune function, promotes regularity, prevents anemia, and supports heart and skin health.

Amaranth

Amaranth is a gluten-free source of fiber, protein, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus and iron.