Apart from all these numerous benefits that fruits offer, they also help the body fight diseases. Fruits are composed of antioxidant compounds such as vitamin C, anthocyanins, etc. which help to increase the body's immune system thus developing the ability to fight diseases. Frequent fruit consumption reduces the risk of hypertension, heart disease, stroke, cancer, diabetes and other chronic diseases. Consuming fruit also prevents mineral and vitamin deficiency diseases such as rickets, night blindness, beriberi, scurvy, anemia, osteoporosis, etc. Dried fruits such as apricots, dates and raisins store iron and calcium, which are necessary for maintaining good blood and strengthening bones