Above all these many benefits offered by fruits, they also help the body fight diseases. Fruits are composed of antioxidant compounds such as vitamin C, anthocyanin, etc. which help strengthen the body's immune system, thereby developing the ability to fight disease. Frequent consumption of fruits reduces the risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, cancer, diabetes and other chronic diseases. Consumption of fruits also eliminates diseases due to mineral and vitamin deficiency like rickets, night blindness, beriberi, scurvy, anemia, osteoporosis, etc. Dried fruits like apricots, dates and raisins store iron and calcium, necessary for maintaining good blood and strengthening bones.