India, Dec. 9 -- Fruits are an integral part of a balanced diet, but with so wide a variety to choose from, it is easy to get confused about which one will help us most.

To help us in this everyday endeavour, Delhi-based gastroenterologist and hepatologist Dr Shubham Vatsya took to Instagram on December 9 to share a list of fruits that would help our body cope better with everyday ailments.

"Most people eat fruits randomly, but your body needs them strategically," he wrote in the caption. "Small switches, big results, eat with intention, not impulse."

"If you have constipation, papaya and kiwi are the best fruits to have," stated Dr Vatsya. "The natural enzymes present in these fruits help improve gut motility and help soften the waste...