#PresyoMerkado: Round fruits for a healthier you

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Good morning everyone!

It is not only during the New Year’s celebration that we should think of having round fruits on our table.

Round fruits, while they represent a hope for prosperity in the coming year,  have significant nutritive value —  like all other fruits.

Pomelo (buongon), pears, and watermelon (pakwan) are just some of these fruits that are rich in Vitamin C that boosts our immune system. They contains high levels of antioxidants, too!

Pomelo

Pomelo, as  pointed out by organicsfact.net,  has strong nutritional value because, among others,  it can boost immunity (Vitamin C), aids in digestion (high fiber content), regulates blood pressure (potassium), can aid in weight loss (it contains “fat burning enzyme” called carnitine palmitoyl-transferase-1), prevents cramping (potassium), improves bone health, promotes hair and oral health, and has anti-aging properties because of its Vitamin C content.

Pears

Pears, on the other hand, are rich in essential antioxidants, plant compounds, and dietary fiber, according to medicalnewstoday.com.

Watermelon

Watermelon, which is mostly water,  has significant levels of vitamins A, B6 and C, lots of lycopene, antioxidants and amino acids, reveals livescience.com.

Lycopene is the pigment that gives red and pink fruits, such as tomatoes, watermelons and pink grapefruit, their characteristic color. Its benefits range from  heart health to protection against sunburns and certain types of cancers, says healthline.com.

These fruits are readily available  in Cebu.

Here are the prices of these fruits at the Carbon Public Market, Cebu City’s premier public market.

Pomelo (buongon) – P75 per kilo

Pears (peras) – P25 each

Watermelon (pakwan) – P50 pero kilo

/elb