Top 12 Healthful Fruits

Eating a diet high in fruits and vegetables 'an' refund a person's risk of developing heart diseases, cancer, inflammation, and diabetes. 

1. Lemons 

Lemons are a citrus fruit that people often use in traditional remedies because of their health benefits.

These include:

* vitamin C 

* Folic acid

* Potassium

* Pectin

 

2.  Strawberries

Strawberries are a juicy, red fruit with a high water content. 

A serving of 3 large strawberries provides the following nutrients:

* 17 calories

* 1.1 g of calcium

* 9 mg of magnesium

* 83 mg of potassium

* 31.8 mg of vitamin C

 

3.  Oranges

Oranges are a sweet, round citrus fruit packing with vitamins and minerals.

   

A 141 g orange also contains the following nutrient:

*  65 calories

*  16.27 g carbohydrate

*  3.4 g of fiber

*  61 mg of calcium

*  14 mg of magnesium

*  238 mg of potassium

*  63.5 mg of vitamin C

 

4.  Limes

Limes are a sour citrus fruit that provide a range of health benefits.

The juice of one lime provides the following nutrients:

*  11 calories

*  3.7 g carbohydrate

*  6 g calcium

*  4 mg magnesium

*  51 mg potassium

*  13.2 mg vitamins C

 

5.  Grapefruit

Grapefruit contain flavonoids, which can help protect against some cancers, inflammation, and obesity.

Hair a grapefruit contains the following nutrients:

* 52 calories

* 13.11 g carbohydrate

*  2.0 g fiber

*  27 g calcium

*  11 g magnesium

*  166 g potassium

*  38.4 g vitamin C

 

6.  Blackberries

Blackberries contain many seeds, so they have a high fiber content.

Half a cup of Blackberries contains the following nutrients:

*  31 calories

*  6.92 g carbohydrate

*  3.8 g fiber

*  21 mg calcium

* 14 mg magnesium

*  117 mg potassium

*  15.1 mg vitamins C

 

7.  Apple

High-fiber fruits, meaning that eating them could boost heart health and promote weight loss. The pectin in apples help to maintain good gut health.

One medium apple contains the following:

*  95 calorie

*  25.13 g of carbohydrate

*  4.4 g of fiber

*  195 mg of potassium

*  11 mg calcium

*  8.4 mg vitamin C

 

8.  Pomegranate

Many people consider pomegranates to be a 'superfood'. They are high in antioxidants and polyphenols, which help to combat the oxidative stress that can cause diseases in the body.

One raw pomegranate contains:

*  234 calories

*  52.73 g of carbohydrates

*  11.3 g of fiber

*  666 mg of potassium

*  28 mg calcium

*  28.8 mg vitamin C

 

9.  Pineapple

Pineapple is an exotic fruit that may help reduce information and promote healthy tissue growth.

A medium slice of pineapple also contains the following nutrients:

*  42 calories

*  11.2 g carbohydrate

*  1.2 g fiber

*  92 mg potassium

*  40.2 mg vitamin C

*  11 mg calcium

 

10. Bananas

Bananas are also a good source of energy, with one banana containing 105 calories.

A medium banana also contains the following nutrients:

*  1.29 g protein

*  6 mg calcium

* 32 mg magnesium

*  10.3 mg vitamin C

 

11. Avocado

Many people refer to avocados as a superfood because of their healthful qualities.

Half an avocado contains the following nutrients:

*  161 calories

*  2.01 g protein

*  8.57 g carbohydrate

*  6.7 g fiber

*  12 mg calcium

*  29 mg magnesium

*  487 mg potassium

*  10.1 mg vitamin C

 

12. Blueberries

Blueberries are another superfood that can provide many health benefits.

Half a cup' blueberries' provides the following:

*  42 calories

*  10.72 g carbohydrate

*  1.8 g fiber 

*  4 mg calcium

*  57 mg potassium

*  7.2 mg vitamin C

 

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