Fruits That Fight Fat I look forward to summer fruits all year,
and now new research from Texas A & M University finds that a
particular type can also help ward off metabolic syndrome and
weight gain. Stone fruits, or drupes, which include nectarines,
plums, peaches and cherries, contain natural substances that
fight inflammation and create a domino effect that protects
against diabetes, heart disease, and obesity. The scientists
found that fruits’ phenolic compounds have anti-obesity, anti-
inflammatory and anti-diabetic properties. The compounds work on
different cells in the body, including fat cells, immune cells
and cells that line the circulatory system, to protect them from
aging and disease. They also found that each fruit contains
similar phenolic compounds, but in different proportions that
compliment each other, which means that eating a variety is a
smart strategy. They’re all in season now, so to take advantage
of their superfood effects, here’s how to select the best of the
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