What is Fruit Antioxidants?
Posted: Apr 25, 2008 | Category: Health
Phytonutrients or as they are more commonly known, antioxidants, may have a huge impact on health as they have the capability to prevent and fight many diseases including cancer. Many fruits and vegetables contain these compounds called ‘phytonutrients’, which have the beneficial effect of keeping us healthy by improving our immune system. So far scientists have cataloged over nine hundred phytonutrients (phytochemicals),but medical researchers believe that they are only just beginning and this could be the future of preventative health care in the world. Recent studies have indicated the phytonutrients found in fruit provide a whole host of natural health benefits,the anti-aging power of blueberries, the joint pain relieving properties of cherries and a whole host of powerful properties in pomegranates are just a few examples.
Containing less sugar than most fruits, the blueberry can also boast a number of other antioxidant properties too. The easiest way to inject concentrated amounts of these fruits is by drinking juice every day,regular consumption can help our circulation and increase our ability to combat illness. These can also strengthen the body’s ability to fight disease and infection due to they’re powerful antioxidants and healthy nutrients. Now the focus has shifted towards apples which have an effect on the probability of coronary diseases.
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. This extends to the vitamins B, C and E plus other minerals which have these properties which are already widely known and used. Other types of antioxidants are found in mulberries, blackberries and blueberries, called resveratrol, Phytoalexins have anti-viral and anti-fungal properties.
Some of the most common aging conditions including Alzheimer’s disease, strokes, high blood pressure, and heart attack can all be helped by these compounds. Others found in tomatoes make this one super-food in the prevention of heart disease. However, the use of concentrated tomatoes in the form of juice, sauces and puree can increase the intake level of this fruit dramatically. Nature has also blessed the watermelon with phytonutrients, The health benefits of plants are still in the early stages but why wait to appreciate the benefits this whole range of fruits can bring.
