FRUIT BENEFITS

Fruits are a great-tasting way to get vitamins, minerals and fiber and to gratify your sweet tooth without loading up on calories. And except for a few, such as avocado, coconut and olives, fruits are virtually fat-free.Fruits contain phytochemicals - a group of compounds that may condense your hazard of chronic diseases, such as heart disease, diabetes and some cancers. Many are also good sources of antioxidants - substances that slow down oxidation, a natural process that leads to cell and tissue damage.