Functional Fruit Baskets

The conventional wisdom that “an apple a day keeps the doctor away” has evolved into something more sophisticated today. Now, it’s blueberries boost memory, cranberries help prevent urinary tract infections, or grape seed extract helps prevent heart disease.

It has always been known that fruits are an essential part of a healthy diet, but science is continually uncovering specific nutritional components in fruits and revealing specific heath benefits. Here is an overview of some recent research.…