Fresh Fruits Are Super Antioxidant Powerhouses
The benefits of antioxidants are many, including the prevention of cancers; attributes which are all the more remarkable when you consider they are found in plants. These phytonutrients are able to protect us from other illnesses as well as many diseases. Although only nine hundred if these phytonutrients have been discovered so far it is the scientist opinion that many more will be found and will change tomorrows health care needs; these protective plant compounds are an emerging area of health and nutrition, with new research reported almost daily. There has been a whole host of discoveries made into the properties of these phytonutrients; cherries for instance are able to reduce the pain in joints and blueberries have anti-aging properties.
But is doesn't stop there as blueberries also contain a lower sugar content than most other fruits as well as many antioxidants. Fruit juice provides many benefits and is a more pleasurable way to consume this type of food; regular consumption can help our circulation and increase our ability to combat illness. The other properties of antioxidants include the ability to fight disease as well. The health benefits of apples are now being researched with a reduced chance of coronary disease being one of these.
Lemons, limes and other citrus fruits to are proving to have many such phytochemical properties as well. The combination of phytonutrients in cherries is proving to have properties that can help sufferers of joint pain and fibromyalgia. Other substances, vitamins and minerals for instance, are also being studied more carefully even though their benefits are well documented. A large group of common berries also contain specialized antioxidants called Phytoalexins (resveratrol); these have anti-viral and anti-fungal properties that can be of benefit to people.
Many people with other aging conditions prevalent around the world, for instance: heart attacks, stroke and Alzheimer's can all benefit when these compounds are used. The humble tomato has also been under scrutiny with benefits it has guarding against certain cancers and heart problems. Although quite large quantities are needed so using tomato juice, puree or sauce which are all concentrates has been found to be the best way to increase the level of the antioxidants in our food. The sweet, juicy watermelon is actually packed with some of the most important in phytonutrients in nature. People have been advised to eat more fruit (more than they currently consume) for some time but now the science behind this advice is finally beginning to show through.
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