Christine Angela
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#PowerfulFoodCombos
Blueberries
& Grapes
"Eating a variety of fruit together provides
more health benefits than eating one fruit alone," says Bowerman.
"Studies have shown that the antioxidant effects of consuming a
combination of fruits are more than additive but synergistic."
In fact, a study published in the Journal of
Nutrition by Rui Hai Liu, Ph.D., from Cornell University's department of food
science, looked at the antioxidant capacity of various fruits individually
(apples, oranges, blueberries, grapes) versus the same amount of a mixture of
fruits, and found that the mix had a greater antioxidant response. According to
the study, this effect explains why "no single antioxidant can replace the
combination of natural phytochemicals in fruits and vegetables."
The author also recommends eating five to 10
servings of a variety of fruits and vegetables daily to reduce disease risks,
as opposed to relying on expensive dietary supplements for these compounds.
"There are a huge number of compounds yet to be identified," adds
Jacobs.
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