Cranberries
Raspberries
Apples
Pineapple
Blueberries
Strawberries
Bananas
Cranberries helps to prevent urinary tract infections. The anti-bacterial chemicals in cranberry helps to prevent gum disease and tooth decay and the antioxidant present in this fruit also helps to raise levels of HDL, and maintains maintains arteries healthy.These fruits are also rich in flavonoids. These phytonutrients have been shown to inhibit certain types of cancer. Polyphenolic compounds found in cranberry may help to protect against neurodegenerative diseases.
Raspberries
Raspberries primarily comes in red, it also also be black, purple and even golden. There are two types of raspberries that are commercially available, the wild type summer bearing and the double or ever bearing plants.They are rich in vitamin C and potential anti-cancer agents. It also helps in protection against cardiovascular and cancer diseases. The antioxidants present in this fruit have been shown to fight against cancer cells.
Apples
Apples are amazing for controlling blood sugar.Apples are an excellent source of soluble fiber, especially pectin, which helps to control insulin levels by slowing the release of sugar into your bloodstream. Pectin also helps to reduce the cholesterol level by lowering insulin secretion.The flavonoid called Quercetin present in apple is a powerful antioxidant, a natural anti-histamine, and anti-inflammatory.The quercetin reduces cancer risk of prostate, ovary, breast, gastric and colon cells.Do not peel your apples, as quercetin is found only in the skin.
Pineapple
Bromelain present in pineapple fruit is a mix of enzymes helps in the reduction of certain types of swelling. Pineapple is an excellent source of vitamin C and a good source of vitamin B1, copper, dietary fiber and vitamin B6. Among the many benefits of vitamin B1 is its ability to increase blood circulation and provide a greater supply of oxygen to the blood cells.
Blueberries
Blueberries ranks higher in antioxidant benefits. Antioxidants helps to neutralize harmful free radicals that can lead to cancer and other age-related diseases. The total antioxidant capacity of blueberries is twice that of spinach and three times that of oranges. This extraordinary fruit is also rich in pectin. Fresh blueberries are higher in vitamins A and C than frozen or canned.
Strawberries
Strawberries contain ellagic acid, that acts as a scavenger to bind cancer-causing chemicals, thus making them inactive. It inhibits the ability of other chemicals to cause mutations in bacteria. It also prevents binding of carcinogens to DNA and reduces the incidence of cancer in cultured human cells exposed to carcinogens.
Bananas
The people with high potassium in their diet have a lower incidence of hypertension, even if they don’t watch their salt intake.The banana is low in calories, fat, sodium, and much of its fiber is soluble — the kind that can help lower cholesterol. Bananas are also a very good source of vitamin B6, providing one-third of the RDA in a single serving.