The book underscores the significance of fruits in human nutrition, while simultaneously highlighting the role of phytochemicals in rectifying various disorders and preventing lifestyle diseases. To present the scientific data on the preventive and management aspects of diseases resulting from phytochemicals in a comprehensible manner, it is necessary to compile and present the information in a clear and concise manner.

The book connects the traditional knowledge about each fruit crop's healing properties with the scientific evidence supporting their efficacy. The chapters are organized in a logical sequence based on the crop, with references at the end of each chapter for further reading and a deeper understanding of the topic.

This book is likely to generate interest in students, researchers, scientists, and the general public alike, encouraging them to further explore the wonders of "fruits" and the blessings nature has bestowed upon humanity.

1. Introduction, 2.  Human Nutrition and Health, 3. Fruit Crops as Food and Medicine, 4. Aonla (Phyllanthus emblica, Linn (syn.) Emblica officinalis Gaertn), 5. Apple (Malus domestica Linn.), 6.   Apricot (Prunus armeniaca Linn.) 7. Avocado (Persea americana Mill.), 8. Bael (Aegle marmelos, Linn.), 9. Banana (Musa sp.), 10. Ber (Zizypus. mauritiana Lam.), 11. Carambola (Averrhoa carambola, Linn.),12. Cherimoya (Annona cherimola, Mill.) ,13. Citrus ,14. Custard Apple (Annona squamosa Linn.), 15. Dates (Phoenix dactylifera Linn.), 16. Fig (Ficus carica Linn.), 17. Grapes (Vitis vinefera, Linn.), 18.   Guava (Psidium guajava, Linn.), 19. Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam), 20. Jamun (Syzygium cumini Skeels), 21. Kokum (Garcinia indica Linn.), 22. Litchi (Litchi chinensis Sonn.), 23.Longan (Dimocarpus longan Lour), 24. Loquat (Eriobotrya ,japonica, Lindel), 25. Mango (Mangifera Indica Linn.), 26. Mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana Linn.), 27. Papaya (Carica papaya Linn.), 28. Passion Fruit (Passiflora edulis Sims), 29. Peach (Prunus persica. Linn.), 30. Pear (Pyrus communis. Linn.), 31.  Persimmon (Diospyros kaki Linn.),32. Phalsa (Grewia subinaequalis DC.), 33. Pineapple (Ananas comosus Merr.), 34. Plums and Prunes (Prunus domestica Linn.), 35. Pomegranate (Punica granatum Linn.), 36. Rambutan (Nephelium lappaceum Linn.), 37. Sapota (Manilkara zapota van Royen),38.   Soursop (Bullock’s Heart) (Annona muricata, Linn.), 39. Strawberry (Fragaria X Ananassa. Duch.),40.    Tamarind (Tamarindus indicus, Linn.)