recent analysis.Fruit is a good source of nutrients, such as fiber and potassium, that many people lack in their diet. It also contains bioactive nutrients that provide extra health benefits, including polyphenols and carotenoids.Research suggests that eating fruit is associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer, and type 2 diabetes.However, only about 24% of females and 14% of males in the U.S.
eat the recommended daily amount of fruit, according to the National Cancer Institute. Several factors might contribute to people’s low intake of fresh fruit, including limited availability, high cost, and perishability.Recommending that people eat more dried fruit could be one solution.Dried fruit offers several advantages over.