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carotene is necessary for the lining of membranes in the mouth, throat, lungs, stomach, intestines, urinary tract and the reproductive tract. It also helps night vision.
Manganese, copper, fiber, vitamin B-6, potassium and iron are the other nutrients in
orange fruits and vegetables.
Berries Berries are boosted with vitamins, minerals, fiber and antioxidants. The
strong antioxidant property of berries reduce threat of heart disease, cancer and
other inflammatory conditions (Skrovankova et al. 2015; Manganaris et al. 2014).
Berries are effcient in eliminating digestive and immune-related disorders (Govers
et al. 2018). Some of the most common berries include: Raspberries, Strawberries,
Blueberries, Blackberries, Cranberries. Blueberries are considered to improve
memory, brain function, heart function; inhibits the risks of cancer, reduce cholesterol; act as an anti-inflammatory and have anti-aging benefits etc. Blueberries are a
great add-in for smoothies, yogurt, salads or just to eat alone (Seeram 2008).
Canberries are rich in high phenol content that help to lower the oxidation of the
LDL cholesterol. Proanthocyanidins in Cranberries’ can protect against urinary
tract infections. The antioxidants and other nutrients in Cranberries enhance immune
function, helps digestion, decrease the risk of heart-problems and possess anti-aging
properties.
Pomegranates are an antioxidant rich fruit used for treating diarrhea, excessive
perspiring, recurrent fevers, sore throats. It also used as an astringent. Bark, rind,
and seeds of pomegranates are frequently used Avocado is a good source of many
nutrients, including fiber, vitamins, minerals and healthy fats, monounsaturated fats
(Dreher and Davenport 2013). Oleic acid is the most predominant MUFA in avocado, which reduces inflammation in the body (Sales-Campos et al. 2013). Avocado
may reduce the risk of heart disease, diabetes, metabolic syndrome and certain
types of cancer (Fulgoni 3rd et al. 2013; Wang et al. 2015; Ding et al. 2007).
14.8 Conclusion
Food is a substance that we eat which provides nutrition to maintain growth and
sustain life. Instead of having anything to consume, it will be good to take food
which provides us both flavor and health. As the Father of Medicine, Hippocrates
said more than 2000 years ago “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy
food”. Fruits and vegetables are a good source for obtaining phytochemicals with
high antioxidant activity and other beneficial health properties. The utilization of
these low-cost renewable resources could be prepared for the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and food industries with the opportunity of developing new nutraceutical
and pharmaceutical products. Studies are to be focused on elucidating the possible
mode of action of bioactive compounds. It is also aimed to prevent deteriorative
reactions as well as identify their specific contribution to the total antioxidant capacity. Furthermore, encompassing the efforts of food technologists, nutritionists and
J. Kaparapu et al.
carotene is necessary for the lining of membranes in the mouth, throat, lungs, stomach, intestines, urinary tract and the reproductive tract. It also helps night vision.
Manganese, copper, fiber, vitamin B-6, potassium and iron are the other nutrients in
orange fruits and vegetables.
Berries Berries are boosted with vitamins, minerals, fiber and antioxidants. The
strong antioxidant property of berries reduce threat of heart disease, cancer and
other inflammatory conditions (Skrovankova et al. 2015; Manganaris et al. 2014).
Berries are effcient in eliminating digestive and immune-related disorders (Govers
et al. 2018). Some of the most common berries include: Raspberries, Strawberries,
Blueberries, Blackberries, Cranberries. Blueberries are considered to improve
memory, brain function, heart function; inhibits the risks of cancer, reduce cholesterol; act as an anti-inflammatory and have anti-aging benefits etc. Blueberries are a
great add-in for smoothies, yogurt, salads or just to eat alone (Seeram 2008).
Canberries are rich in high phenol content that help to lower the oxidation of the
LDL cholesterol. Proanthocyanidins in Cranberries’ can protect against urinary
tract infections. The antioxidants and other nutrients in Cranberries enhance immune
function, helps digestion, decrease the risk of heart-problems and possess anti-aging
properties.
Pomegranates are an antioxidant rich fruit used for treating diarrhea, excessive
perspiring, recurrent fevers, sore throats. It also used as an astringent. Bark, rind,
and seeds of pomegranates are frequently used Avocado is a good source of many
nutrients, including fiber, vitamins, minerals and healthy fats, monounsaturated fats
(Dreher and Davenport 2013). Oleic acid is the most predominant MUFA in avocado, which reduces inflammation in the body (Sales-Campos et al. 2013). Avocado
may reduce the risk of heart disease, diabetes, metabolic syndrome and certain
types of cancer (Fulgoni 3rd et al. 2013; Wang et al. 2015; Ding et al. 2007).
14.8 Conclusion
Food is a substance that we eat which provides nutrition to maintain growth and
sustain life. Instead of having anything to consume, it will be good to take food
which provides us both flavor and health. As the Father of Medicine, Hippocrates
said more than 2000 years ago “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy
food”. Fruits and vegetables are a good source for obtaining phytochemicals with
high antioxidant activity and other beneficial health properties. The utilization of
these low-cost renewable resources could be prepared for the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and food industries with the opportunity of developing new nutraceutical
and pharmaceutical products. Studies are to be focused on elucidating the possible
mode of action of bioactive compounds. It is also aimed to prevent deteriorative
reactions as well as identify their specific contribution to the total antioxidant capacity. Furthermore, encompassing the efforts of food technologists, nutritionists and
J. Kaparapu et al.