| The amazing benefits of eating fruits are widely | | | | slows the progress of atherosclerosis, the condition in |
| known. Especially when the fruit is organic, eating | | | | which waxy plaque is accumulated in the blood |
| fruit can do almost anything from lowering the risk of | | | | vessels. The slowed progress of atherosclerosis also |
| cancer to helping with weight loss. Particularly when | | | | results in slowed progress of cardiovascular diseases |
| the fruit is nutrient dense, it sends a strong signal to | | | | and may even reverse the accumulation of plaque in |
| the body that it is properly nourished. In a properly | | | | veins and arteries. |
| nourished body, leptin hormone turns off the urge to | | | | Another study was published on August 2008 issue |
| eat. | | | | of Cancer Research. The publication revealed that |
| Studies have shown that organic dried fruit has the | | | | eating dried black raspberries precludes the progress |
| following benefits: | | | | of cancer by restoring the carcinogen-altered and |
| 1. Increases energy level for activity and exercises | | | | damaged genes into their normal state. |
| 2. Reduces blood pressure because of positive | | | | The following selections are among the highly |
| sodium to potassium ratio | | | | recommended organic dried fruits for consumption as |
| 3. Lowers the risks of cardiovascular diseases | | | | part of meals or as snacks: |
| 4. Keeps cancer away | | | | 1. Raisins - that are dried grapes, which bring benefits |
| 5. Improves the HDL cholesterol level | | | | such as protection from gum disease and cavities, |
| 6. Helps prevent diabetes | | | | osteoporosis and macular degeneration. Raisins are |
| 7. Delays the ageing process | | | | also beneficial to the eyes. |
| Organic dried fruit offers luscious flavors and | | | | 2. Dried Apricots - its benefits include prevention of |
| sweetness that satisfy the sweet cravings. The | | | | cataract formation, constipation and digestive |
| drying process of fruit expels most of the water | | | | conditions |
| rendering the dried fruit more concentrated especially | | | | 3. Cherries - dried organic fruit like cherries make ideal |
| its nutrients. For instance, the antioxidant power of | | | | snacks that benefit the body and health especially |
| dried blueberries can be four times higher than fresh | | | | heart disease prevention and cancer prevention |
| blueberries. Dried and organic fruits are packed with | | | | 4. Cranberries |
| vitamins, minerals, even vital enzymes, and | | | | 5. Apples |
| polyphenols. | | | | The next time you crave for something sweet, why |
| A February 2009 issue of the British Journal Nutrition | | | | not have any of the organic dried fruit as snacks and |
| stated that a study conducted to find the impact of | | | | benefit your body in more ways than you probably |
| eating dried plum concluded that its consumption | | | | know. |