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Persimmons: Food of the Gods- by Stacey Colino, come from www.health.com

Summary: Their botanical name, Diospyros, is Greek for ?food of the gods,? but their sweet taste isn?t the only thing that?s celestial about persimmons. They?re power-packed, too: rich in vitamin A, potassium, fiber, and disease-fighting phytochemicals lutein and lycopene, as well as other antioxidants. They even outrank apples. A recent study pitted persimmons against apples in a head-to-head comparison, and found that persimmons had twice as much fiber, and significantly higher levels of potassium, magnesium, calcium, iron, and manganese. Research at the Hebrew University?Hadassah Medical School in Jerusalem also found that a persimmon a day could help fight heart disease because their polyphenols (antioxidants) help prevent bad cholesterol from accumulating in your arteries. ?The more mature they are, the more flavonoids they have. So you should eat them when they have their prettiest color and are truly ripe,? says Barry Swanson, PhD, a professor of food science and nutrition at Washington State University. Another new study from Korea has found that eating plenty of persimmons, among other fruits, leads to a 57 percent lower risk of precancerous colon polyps in women..

Dried Fruit: One Sweet Package- by Domenica Marchetti, come from www.health.com

Summary: As the weather gets colder, fewer options are available for getting your daily fruit fix. (Apples are great, but we crave variety.) Enter dried fruit, which is nature?s way of getting you through the winter. Gone are the days when it was relegated to the yearly fruitcake or eaten purely for the fiber boost. With choices like dried blueberries and cherries now on store shelves, you can enjoy and cook with your summer favorites year-round.

About Dried Fruit: Dried Fruit & Its Uses- From www.driedfruit-info.com

Summary: Dried fruit is widely used in baking, confectionery, breakfast cereals and manufacturing, adding a combination of sweetness and moisture. Christmas is traditionally the most popular time to enjoy dried fruit, in mincemeat, puddings, cakes and pies. It is, however, a fruit for all seasons, as dried fruit in breads, tea scones and biscuits are enjoyed all year round. Dried fruits are also increasingly favoured in savoury recipes and the ever popular Indian and Middle Eastern dishes.

Fruits: How to select, store and serve these healthy foods- From MayoClinic.com

Summary: Nature offers many sweet choices for eating well: juicy red cherries, plump purple plums, and orange, luscious tangerines, just to name a few. In fact, all fruits fit into a colorful and healthy diet. Whether you eat them as snacks, main meals or trimmings, fruits offer a variety of nutrients, very little fat and relatively few calories. Find out why you need to eat fruits and the best way to select, store and serve them.

Cherries - Natural Relief for Joint Pain - By Traverse Bay Farms

Summary: Cherries offer natural relief from joint pain caused from gout, arthritis and joint inflammation.

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