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Written by Irene Maseko   
Although it has been known for a while that compounds in plants contain antioxidant properties capable of protecting us from coronary conditions and cancer, it is only now becoming known just how extensive this ability may be. Certain plants contain phytonutrients that are compatible with our own body's system to help keep us healthy.
by IreneMaseko


Although it has been known for a while that compounds in plants contain antioxidant properties capable of protecting us from coronary conditions and cancer, it is only now becoming known just how extensive this ability may be. Certain plants contain phytonutrients that are compatible with our own body's system to help keep us healthy.


To date, scientists have managed to index almost a 1,000 of these unusual compounds; 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 and the effect that cherries have on reducing joint pain, are just two of the benefits found so far.


Containing less sugar than most fruits, the blueberry can also boast a number of other antioxidant properties too. Currently the most efficient and pleasurable way to get the benefits of these fruits is by drinking their juice; some of the many benefits have been improvements in the body's capacity to heal itself and benefits to circulation. These can also strengthen the body's ability to fight disease and infection due to they're powerful antioxidants and healthy nutrients. The health benefits of apples are now being researched with a reduced chance of coronary disease being one of these.


Citrus fruits can be helpful because of the phytochemicals they contain. Tart cherries for instance have a number of properties which work together to help people who have arthritis, gout and fibromyalgia. Of course these fruits contain large amounts of vitamins B, C and E plus other which are already known to have beneficial effects on our health. Other types of antioxidants are found in mulberries, blackberries and blueberries, called resveratrol, Phytoalexins have anti-viral and anti-fungal properties.


Many aging conditions, including Alzheimer's, can be treated with some of these. Others found in tomatoes make this one super-food in the prevention of heart disease. However, it is now recognized that the best way to receive a sufficient quantity of the antioxidants contained in a tomato is by having it as a puree in a dish using tomato sauce or as a juice. The sweet, juicy watermelon is actually packed with some of the most important in phytonutrients in nature. 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.

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