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Apples and pears Apples widely consumed,rich source of phytochemicals including phenolic compounds,pigments, vitamin C among others.The phytochemicals composition of apples varies greatly between different varieties.Pears have lower antioxidant activity compared to pigmented fruits.In the laboratory,apples have been found to have a strong antioxidant activity, inhibit cancer cell proliferation, decrease lipid oxidation, and lower cholesterol.Epidemiological studiesContinue reading “What are the importance of fruits,vegetables and nuts to health?”

Fresh peppers are excellent sources of vitamin A and vitamin C ,as well as phenolic compounds.They are said to be rich in provitamin A carotenoids beta -carotene,alpha -carotene,and beta -cryptoxanthil as well as xanthophylls.Bell peppers have been shown to exert low antioxidant activities. Vitamin C is an excellent antioxidant that helps prevent oxidative stress.It alsoContinue reading “What the heck should i take diet spiced with peppers?”