SteemAlive Presents: ProWritersHub - Five fruits available in my City this rainy or Dry Season by @ojerindejoel.
I am a Nigerian and currently resides in Nigeria. We are currently in the rainy season also known as the wet season which often spans from April to October.
The rainy season is my favorite season due to many reasons and one of the reasons is the presence of some awesome fruits which I use to enjoy.
An apple is an edible fruit that originated from Central Asia and is cultivated throughout the globe. There are up to 7,500 species of apple from which we have, Ambrosia, Alice, Ananasrenette, Bramley, Aroma, etc.
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Apple is one of my best fruits and it is the fruit that I take every opportunity I have to eat. Apples can be stored for a few months in a controlled atmosphere where ethylene concentration which can induce ripening to be prevented or delayed.
Below are some of the health benefits of apples.
Apples contain nutrients such as Calories, Carbs, Fiber, Vitamin C, Potassium, and Vitamin K, all of which are needed for growth and development.
They are rich in antioxidants which help to protect one’s cell from harmful molecules. Apples also help in supporting a healthy immune system.
Apples help in supporting healthy weight loss as it contains a high proportion of water and fiber. They aid digestion when taken with foods.
Apples help in lowering blood cholesterol levels as it contains soluble fiber. They also have polyphenols which helped in reducing blood pressure and thus promote or enhance one’s heart health.
Apples help in reducing the risk of diabetes and this is also because it contains polyphenol such as flavonoid epicatechin, etc.
Apples help in preventing cancer as it doesn’t allow the cancerous cell to multiply.
Apples help in preventing asthma as it is rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds that can protect one’s lung from oxidative damage.
Apples help in protecting the brain as it contains Quercetin which helps in protecting the brain from oxidative stress.
To wrap it up, Apples are very nutritious fruits that offer numerous benefits to one’s health.
As of the time of writing this post, 1 STEEM = 95 Naira
| Size | Price in Naira (#) | Price in Steem |
|---|---|---|
| Small | 150 | 1.58 |
| Big | 250 | 2.63 |
Cucumber is an annual plant that is globally cultivated. There are three main varieties of cucumbers which are slicing, pickling, and seedless. Cucumbers originated from South Asia.
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A raw cucumber contains 95% of water, 4% of carbohydrates, 1% of proteins and contains a small number of fats
Below are some of the health benefits of cucumber.
Cucumbers have a high proportion of water as well as numerous vitamins and minerals which are essential for the body.
Cucumbers contain enough fiber and water that can help one in preventing constipation and thus, increase regularity.
Cucumbers are rich in antioxidants such as flavonoids and tannins that help to block oxidation reactions and thus, help in reducing the risk of chronic diseases.
Cucumbers help or promote hydration as it is composed of 96% of water which can help meet one’s fluid needs.
Cucumbers are low in calories and high in water which can help or aid weight loss.
Cucumbers help in keeping the brain healthy as it contains anti-inflammatory compounds.
Cucumbers help in lowering blood sugar and preventing diabetes.
To wrap it up, cucumbers are a very refreshing nutritious fruit that enhances one’s health conditions incredibly.
| Size | Price in Naira (#) | Price in Steem |
|---|---|---|
| Medium | 100 | 1.05 |
| Big | 150 | 1.58 |
Watermelon which originated from Northeast Africa is a juicy and sweet fruit that is packed with numerous nutrients. It is a flowering plant with over 1,000 species.
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Watermelon is an annual fruit which were originally cultivated due to its high water content and which was stored to be eaten in the dry seasons as a source of water.
Below are some of the health benefits of watermelon.
Watermelon which is high in water content helps in keeping the body hydrated which is very important for the body to function properly.
Watermelon helps in preventing macular degeneration which is a common eye problem that can cause blindness.
Watermelon is composed of many nutrients such as vitamins A and C and antioxidants.
Watermelon helps in relieving muscle soreness and digestion
Many of the nutrients in watermelon aids hair and skin health
Watermelon can help in fighting certain forms of cancer.
The antioxidants, lycopene, and citrulline which are present in watermelon help in lowering blood pressure and cholesterol.
Watermelon helps in reducing inflammation and oxidative stress.
To wrap it up, watermelon is a very tasty fruit that can help in quenching thirst.
| Size | Price in Naira (#) | Price in Steem |
|---|---|---|
| Whole | 700 | 7.37 |
| Pieces | 100 | 1.05 |
Oranges originated from Southern China and are round citrus fruits that grow on a tree. There are different varieties of oranges which are Navel, Mandarin, Cara Cara, Blood oranges, Valencia, Seville, and Jaffa.
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They are mostly cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions. In 2019, over 79 million tonnes of oranges were grown globally. They can be stored in a controlled environment for up to 12 weeks after being cultivated.
Below are some of the health benefits of oranges.
Oranges help in protecting the body cells from getting damaged.
They aid the rate of collagen or protein made by the body which helps to heal wounds and enhance smoother skin.
Oranges help in fighting anemia as they make it easy to absorb iron.
Oranges boost one’s immune system and thus help in fighting germs.
Oranges help in fighting cancer-causing free radicals.
| Size | Price in Naira (#) | Price in Steem |
|---|---|---|
| Medium | 100 | 1.05 |
Carrot is a popular root vegetable that is orange in color and which is incredibly versatile as it can be eaten in different ways. Carrot originated from Persia and it is a biennial plant.
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Carrot is grown from seed and it can up to 120 days before it gets mature though, under the right conditions, it shouldn’t take more than 80 days.
There are two main species of Carrot which are **easter carrots and western carrots.
The western carrot originated from the Netherlands in the 17th century while the eastern carrots originated from Persia.
Carrots enhance healthy vision as it contains vitamin A which aids eyesight.
Carrots help to balance or regulate one’s blood sugar and insulin levels as it contains soluble fiber.
Carrots are incredibly awesome for weight management as it is rich in water.
Carrots help in lowering the risk of cancer like lung, prostate, colorectal, and leukemia cancer.
Carrots help in regulating blood pressure as it contains potassium which balances out the sodium level and thus, takes the pressure off the heart.
Carrots strengthen one’s immunity and help in reducing the risk of heart disease.
| Size | Price in Naira (#) | Price in Steem |
|---|---|---|
| 6 Pieces | 150 | 1.58 |
Most of the time, I used to get it from Shoprite due to the following reasons,
The store is close to my area and so I can easily go there and get the fruits together with any other things that I might want to buy. Killing two birds with one stone🤗.
They always have varieties of fruits.
Their fruits are always neat and fresh.
Their fruits just like their other products are very cheap.
And that is it for this post. Thanks for reading🤗
My dear,I really love the fruits that are available in your city at this time.
Hope you do consume them daily.
Thanks for reading, as for whether I eat them daily, I don't eat it daily but I eat it very well.
Thanks once again.
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These fruits are highly nutritious. Learning about their nutritional values and health benefits from you makes it easy to appreciate these gifts nature has given to us.
You are right, thanks for reading and commenting, I appreciate your effort and time.
My dear, it is very true ooo
The fruits you mentioned are rampant in my locality
I love orange and what it does to the body.
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