Many plants, including fruits and vegetables, are known for their medicinal properties. These properties come from active compounds called metabolites that plants produce either through metabolism or to aid in that process. Plant metabolites exhibit different activities; while some are able to fight inflammation or kill microbes, others can effectively halt oxidation and delay cellular aging, as previously noted. Here Joanne Washburn, Food.news, reflects on eating more fruits and … [Read more...] about Eating Fruits And Vegetables Daily Helps Maintain Optimal Health