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Fruits and vegetables are known to protect against chronic disease because of their rich content of many phytochemicals, including the antioxidants. Cranberry was found to possess the highest antioxidant activity, followed by apple, red grape, strawberry, peach, lemon, pear, banana, orange, grapefruit, and pineapple.

Nutrition and Aging

Researchers from the University of Bari in Italy found that senior citizens who consumed high amounts of monounsaturated fats (as found in olives, olive oil and nuts) had a lower risk of memory loss than those who consumed lesser amounts of monounsaturated fat.

Author: Winston Craig, MPH, PhD, RD.

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