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Power Foods - Part 2 - Fruit and Juices
(Information
from The
Power of Food - Bonnie Raffel R.D., Author)
Fruit
and Juices - Pomegranate, blueberries, plumbs, red grapes, and all other
berries, are foods that are very high in antioxidants and strengthens the
immune system. The highest top 10 in
antioxidant phytonutrients are:
blackberries, strawberries, cranberries, raspberries, blueberries, grape
juice, cranberry juice, pineapple juice, prunes, and orange juice. Antioxidants protect and repair cells that
interfere with your immune system. It is
believed the antioxidants in blueberries also enhance brain function. In general, fruits assist your body in
fighting inflammation, which is a response of the immune system to infection or
an imitation. Fruits that aid in decreasing inflammation in the body include
grapefruit, lemon, lime, oranges, apricots, cherries, papaya, strawberries, and
apples. Adding 4 or more servings of a
variety of fruit and/or juice daily, benefits and strengthens your immune
system by adding antioxidant protection.
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