Much has been said about the advantages of antioxidants but did you know that they are able to help fight a number of diseases and conditions and all this from something found in plants. Phytonutrients are an amazing discovery, More than 900 different phytonutrients have been found in plant foods already,more are being discovered all the time and the whole area of nutrition and preventative health care is opening up. 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.

Blueberries are one of the top quality fruits containing plenty of antioxidants while maintaining lower sugar content then most other fruits. Fruit juice provides many benefits and is a more pleasurable way to consume this type of food,some of the many benefits have been improvements in the body’s capacity to heal itself and benefits to circulation. Although they help to prevent disease, the powerful antioxidants contained in these fruits can also help fight disease and infections as well. Apples are now coming under the spotlight as potential helpers in the struggle against heart illness.

You must not forget the citrus fruits either as they also contain effective phytochemicals. The particular combination of properties found in tart cherries offers an anti-inflammatory benefit, which is appreciated by those suffering from joint pain caused by arthritis, gout, fibromyalgia or over-exertion. Other substances, vitamins and minerals for instance, are also being studied more carefully even though their benefits are well documented. Another group of antioxidants called Phytoalexins (resveratrol) found in many berries can prevent infection and have anti-viral 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. The benefit of tomatoes has been in the news recently with the hopes that it contains anti-cancer properties as well as those that can help prevent heart disease. The best way to concentrate these antioxidant properties has been found when we use tomato sauce, puree and juice. Nature has also blessed the watermelon with phytonutrients, With all the natural goodness fruit contains and now the health benefits as well, isn’t it time for you to start having more fruit in your diet.