Originally published July 12 2005
Fruit for thought
by Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, NaturalNews Editor
Nature's fruits offer a wealth of health benefits, and while orange fruits like cantaloupes and mangoes can help prevent many cancers, avocados are a natural way to keep skin looking smooth and healthy. Learn what fruits target various health aspects in your life.
Best Low-Carb and Weight-Loss Options During the Aitkins Diet craze, when stats showed an amazing 1 in 10 adults were watching their carb intake, fruit consumption dropped because natural fruit sugars were considered taboo to any carbohydrate-restricted diet.
This is a shame because so many valuable nutrients and antioxidants, as well as sources of water and fiber, are lost when avoiding fruit.
For the carb-conscious eater, berries, cherries and grapefruit are your best choices and when you are selecting fruit, always choose those that are not quite ripe as they have less naturally occurring sugar.
Best Fruits for Heart, Cancer Protection and Immunity The orange fruits are a fantastic source of beta-carotene.
These compounds promote cellular immunity and reduce the risk of several types of cancers including those of the skin, lung, stomach and prostate.
The phytochemicals found in red berries and fruits, including lycopene and anthocyanins, are being studied extensively for their protective benefits.
Eating only eight strawberries a day may help reduce the risk of heart disease and some types of cancer, preserve memory and lower blood pressure.
Like all berries, strawberries are low in calories and packed with high levels of fiber, are the highest in vitamin C of all fruits and contain other antioxidants that help bolster the immune system.
Raspberries, blackberries, elderberries and boysenberries all provide vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients which slow down the aging process, boost immunity and protect against chronic disease.
The red colour of these berries is a sure sign of their benefits for heart health along with cherries, cranberries, pink and red grapefruit, red grapes, red apples and pomegranates.
Cranberries, in particular, are rich in polyphenol, an antoxidant that can reduce the risk of prostate cancer, strokes, gum disease and urinary tract infections.
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