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Fruits
Fruit is one of the healthiest and most natural foods in existence. There are thousands of different types of fruit available to eat. All provide many health benefits. Fruit contains a large number of vitamins, minerals and plant phytochemicals that benefit health. It has been shown that eating whole fruit or juice is best for your health.
Most fruits function as natural laxatives, helping to regulate your body's digestive process. They provide roughage and fiber important in helping your body rid waste materials.
Fruit contains vitamins your body needs to stay healthy. Oranges, other citrus fruits, strawberries and many other fruits contain vitamins C, A and E which are important anti-oxidants. These anti-oxidants protect your body from the damage caused by free radicals.
The bright colors of many fruits are another source of benefits of fruit. The pigments that make blueberries blue and cranberries red are called phytonutrients. Phytonutrients are powerful antioxidants that help protect the body against cancer-causing free radicals and may slow some effects of aging.
Studies have shown that a diet high in fruit can help prevent many diseases like Alzheimer's and other deteriorating conditions of the brain.
USDA recommends at least five (5) Fruit and Vegetable servings daily