The book provides information on importance of fruits in human nutrition and role of Phytochemicals in correcting several disorders and prevention of lifestyle diseases. The scientific information generated by researchers on effect of phytochemicals in prevention and management of diseases have to be compiled and presented lucidly.The book links the traditional knowledge available on each fruit crop regarding their curative properties and the information on their scientific validations. The contents have been organized crop wise in a logical sequence, with references at the end of each chapter for further reading and better understanding of the subject.The book will spark interest in the students/researchers/scientists and common man alike to probe more into the nature's marvel called fruits and the God's gift to the mankind.