Bulk Up Bones with Orange Juice
Bone loss, a slow, inevitable part of the aging process, can lead to life-threatening bone fractures if it becomes excessive or progresses too rapidly. Calcium and vitamin D are both crucial to bone health. Traditionally, cow's milk has been touted as the ideal food for strong bones, but many people react adversely to lactose. Now studies show that your body is capable of absorbing vitamin D and calcium from orange juice as readily as it does from milk. Besides being good for your bones, orange juice is also full of vitamin C, a potent antioxidant.

Berry, Berry Good for You
Berries can be found in the wild in every region of the world. They are small fruits with intense flavors delicious to animals and humans alike. The dark red, blue, and purple skins of berries contain flavonoids that are more powerful antioxidants than vitamins C and E and more effective than aspirin at reducing inflammation. These anthocyanin flavonoids give cranberries their bacteria-fighting properties and may be responsible for lowering cholesterol as well. The blueberry, however, has been shown to have the highest level of antioxidant activity. Blueberries have neuroprotective properties that can delay the onset of aging and age-related memory loss by shielding brain cells from damage by chemicals, plaque, or trauma.

The Heart-Happy Apple
The apple, a universally loved fruit, has long been a symbol of passion and temptation—and now, scientists have confirmed that it also contributes to a healthy heart. Eating two to three apples per day results in decreased cholesterol levels, thanks to the fruit's rich pectin content. Pectin also helps prevent colon cancer, which ranks among the top causes of death in adults over the age of sixty.