While an apple a day keeps the doctor away, a daily serving of fruits and vegetables provides more than just a health benefit.
Thea Jacobs gives an A-Z guide to the unexpected advantages of your 5-a-day, from improving sleep to alleviating menopausal symptoms.
Avocados, which are high in the antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin, are said to benefit eye health.
Black currants, when paired with exercise, may lower the risk of erectile dysfunction.
Cauliflowers high in sulforaphane delay aging by lowering inflammation and neutralizing pollutants.
Dates help in natural labour, while elderberries soothe sore throats and coughs.
Fennel is a menopause-relieving vegetable, and grapes protect against germs and fungi.
Horseradish aids in weight loss, whereas iceberg lettuce enhances heart health.
Jackfruit, high in magnesium and iron, promotes better sleep.
Kiwi fruit helps asthma symptoms, while limes help avoid kidney stones.
Mustard greens help with acne, while nectarines lower the likelihood of pregnancy.
Oleuropein in olives improves bone health, whereas falcarinol in parsnips promotes relaxation.
Quince is a natural cure for constipation, rhubarb improves wound healing, and spinach promotes strong, healthy nails.
Tomatoes may improve male fertility, whereas ugli fruit increases energy levels.
Vidalia onions are high in Vitamin C, which promotes strong bones.
Watercress boosts athletic performance, xigua watermelons relieve muscular stiffness, and yams promote fertility.
Zucchini helps keep the prostate healthy.
Your five-a-day is more than simply nutrition; it includes a wide range of natural cures for a healthy you.
