Fruits and vegitables

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Health Benefits of Fruits and Vegetables

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• J I M I PATEL
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Role of Fruits and Vegetables in Age-Related
Diseases

• Cancer
• Heart Disease
• Stroke
• Hypertension
• Birth Defects
• Cataracts

• Diverticulosis
• Diabetes Mellitus
• Skin Wrinkling
• Osteoporosis
• Obesity
• Alzheimers Disease

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Variety of Protective Components in Fruits and
Vegetables

• Antioxidants
• Vitamins A C
• Folate
• Potassium
• Fiber
• Flavonoids
• Phytochemicals
• No fat, saturated fat, trans fats
• cholesterol
• Low in sodium and calories

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Color Model
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• RED
• Eat deep red and pink fruits vegetables
• Lycopene
• Tomatoes, watermelon, pink grapefruit
• Studied for role in prostate cancer and heart
  disease
• Anthocyanins
• Powerful antioxidants
• Berries, cherries, strawberries, cranberries, red
  apples, beets, red cabbage, kidney
  beans

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• YELLOW ORANGE
• Eat deep yellow or orange fruits vegetables
• Beta Carotene
• Powerful antioxidant studied along with vitamins
  C E for role in reducing risk for cancer, heart
  disease, boosting immune system, slowing aging
  and maintaining good eyesight
• Bioflavonoids
• Citrus work with vitamin C to strengthen bones
  and teeth, heal wounds, keep skin healthy

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• WHITE
• Eat white fruits vegetables
• Allicin
• Studied for role in lowering cholesterol and
  blood pressure and increasing ability to fight
  infections
• Examples garlic, chives, scallions, leeks,
  onions
• Indoles Sulfaforaphanes
• Studied for role in inhibiting cancer growth
• Cauliflower

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• GREEN
• Eat deep green fruits vegetables
• Indoles
• Cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, cabbage, bok
  choy, Brussel sprouts)
• Studied for role in protecting against breast and
  prostate cancers
• Lutein Zeaxanthin
• Powerful antioxidant
• Studied for role in maintain good vision health
• Green leafy vegetables (kale, peas, spinach, kiwi)

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• BLUE PURPLE
• Eat deep blue and purple fruits vegetables
• Anthocyanins and Phenolics
• Studied for ability to fight heart disease and
  cancer, anti-inflammatory power, and delay aging
• Berries, dried plums, raisins, eggplant, plums,
  purple grapes, black currants

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Proposed Phytochemical Mechanisms

• Potent antioxidants prevent free radical
  oxidation
• Boost cancer-fighting enzymes
• Block unwanted blood clotting
• Prevent inflammation (ie. chronic inflammation
  thought to play a role in some cancers, heart
  disease, and strokes)

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Phytochemicals
Phenolics
Other
Carotenoids
flavonols
carotenes
melatonin
resveratrol
isoflavones
lycopene
lutein
phytosterols
anthocyanidins
flavonoids
betacarotene
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