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In scientific terms , a fruit is considered to be the ripened ovary, together with seeds, of a flowering plant. In many species, the fruit means the ripened ovary and surrounding tissues. Fruits are the means by which flowering plants disseminate seeds. In cuisine, when discussing fruit as food, the term usually refers to those plant fruits that are sweet and fleshy, examples of which include plums, apples and oranges. However, a great many common vegetables, as well as nuts and grains, are the fruit of the plant species they come from.
The nutritional value of fresh fruits are enormous because fruits are generally high in fiber, water and vitamin C. Fruits also contain various phytochemicals that do not yet have an RDA/RDI listing under most nutritional fact sheets, and which research indicates are required for proper long-term cellular health and disease prevention. Regular consumption of fruit is associated with reduced risks of cancer, cardiovascular disease, stroke, Alzheimer disease, cataracts, and some of the functional declines associated with aging.
Added by Herb 21 month ago
Conditions Treated: Digestive
Specific Conditions Treated: Irritable Bowel Syndrome, IBS, Constipation, Diarrhea, Irritable colon, Bowel obstruction, Intestinal obstruction, Pseudo obstruction intestinal
Ingredients Participating: Aloe Vera, Sugar Cane, Honey, Fruits, Flaxseed, Banana, Prune, Plum, Dietary Fiber
Expected Results Within: 6 hours
Added by Herb 22 months ago
Conditions Treated: Cancer, Digestive, Nutrition and Metabolism, Overweight
Specific Conditions Treated: Prostate Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Colon and Rectal Cancer, IBS, Hemorrhoids, Constipation, Obesity, Crohn's Disease, Diarrhea, Colitis
Ingredients Participating: Fruits, Vegetable
Expected Results Within: 12 hours
16 Participants in Survey
Added by Rajendra 30 months ago
Conditions Treated: Mental Health
Specific Conditions Treated: Alcohol Dependence
Ingredients Participating: Fruits
Expected Results Within: 1 week
1 Participants in Survey
Added by jod 35 months ago
Conditions Treated: Blood, Cardiovascular
Specific Conditions Treated: Cholesterol High
Ingredients Participating: Fruits, Fresh Vegetable
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