The 25 Healthiest Fruits You Can Eat
The 25 Healthiest Fruits You Can Eat
According to a Nutritionist
When it comes to eating more produce, you can't go wrong. Long story short:
Every single fruit (and vegetable!) is a great option. Research has shown eating a
minimum of four to five servings per day helps to boost mood and reduce your
risk of heart disease, obesity and type 2 diabetes. Yet according to the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), only 10% of Americans eat enough fruit —
about 1½ to 2 cups daily. Many of us also miss out on sufficient dietary fiber,
calcium, potassium and magnesium, all of which are found in abundance in
produce. Potassium, for example, helps maintain a healthy blood pressure and
you'll get it easily in bananas, prunes and cantaloupe. The fiber in fruit also
supports better digestion and fills you up for fewer calories, making it a smart
choice for your health overall and can help if you're trying to lose weight.
Whether you choose fresh or frozen, make it your goal to get more fruit into every
meal. Sprinkle mixed berries into morning oatmeal or onto toast with nut butter,
carry a banana or a bunch of grapes for a mid-afternoon snack, or toss avocado
into a heart-healthy salad at dinner. No matter how you slice it, eating more fruit
can benefit your body and your mind — starting with these ideas.
Watermelon
Apples
Kiwis
Cherries
Bananas
Oranges
You already knew that oranges came packed with vitamin C, but get this:
Citrus fruits have been shown to have anti-inflammatory, antioxidative
and anti-cancer properties, according to research published
in Chemistry Central Journal. Oranges are wonderful on their own,
sliced into a salad, or used in cooking or baking.