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The Contribution of Fruit and Vegetable Consumption to Human Health

The Contribution of Fruit and Vegetable Consumption to Human Health... [Pg.3]

In conclusion, berries and herbs contain large numbers of flavonoids and phenolics with antioxidant properties. Different flavonoids and phenolics contribute to antioxidant activity depending on their chemical structure and concentration. This study revealed that berries and herbs are effective potential sources of natural antioxidants. Consumption of berry crops and herbs indeed is beneficial to our health. The relevance of this information to the human diet is summarized by Rice-Evans and Miller (i) who state that total antioxidant potential of fruits and vegetables is more important than levels of any individual specific antioxidant constituent. Therefore, supplementing fhiits, vegetables and herbs with a balanced diet should have beneficial health effects. [Pg.199]

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