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Fruits contain the magic combination of micro and macro nutrients, anti-oxidants, vitamins, phytochemicals, fibre and flavanoids which prevent many diseases.
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Wonder benefits of fruits and vegetables

Daily regular consumption of fresh fruits leads to lower risk of high blood pressure, stroke (paralysis), coronary artery disease, cancer, diabetes & other chronic diseases . It also enhances the body's immune system, prevents acute diseases and delays aging. It lowers blood pressure in persons already having high blood pressure. The beneficial effects of fruits & vegetables are due to the presence of a unique combination of powerful anti-oxidants, flavonoids, vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals and many other innumerable micro and macronutrients

Fruits and vegetables are sources of a range of antioxidants, the so-called ACE vitamins, vitamins A, C and E, carotenoids and phytochemicals such as flavonoids. Antioxidants in their natural form help reduce the risk of cancer, heart attack and stroke.
 

Flavonoids and other pigments from fruits and vegetables

There are thousands of plant pigments, including flavonoids, carotenoids and anthocyanins. Flavonoids are phenolic compounds which occur in all fruits and vegetables. Cherries, red grapes, black grapes, gooseberries, black jamuns, baer, shahtoot, lokaat, phalsa, green beans, red and yellow onions, apples, broccoli and tea are major sources. Flavonoids have known antioxidant activities. Anthocyanins are found in many fruits including berries, jamuns, phalsa, shatoot, ber, pomegranate and cherries, they may help to reduce the risk of heart disease by inhibiting cholesterol formation.

Other benefits of fruits : Dietary intake of potassium is mainly derived from fruits and vegetables. Potassium has an important role in energy metabolism; deficiency results in muscular weakness and mental confusion and is also reflected in heart malfunction. Potassim in the fruits also helps in normalizing blood pressure.
 

Tryptophan is an essential amino acid which occurs in fruits and vegetables.
Trace elements and other inorganic constituents have roles in the body in enzyme systems and in maintaining protein and hormone structure.

Amounts of minerals and other micro-nutrients contained in fruits and vegetables depends on variety, climate, cultivation and soil type. The standard health advice is to eat a wide variety of different fruits, thus making sure that we get all the components necessary for good health.
 

Remember ! Tryptophan or antioxidants or flavanoids or potassium in tablet form can never provide the benefits provided by fresh fruits and vegetables.

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