Below you can find 20 super fruits. Other than being delicious and juicy, they are packed with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that provide so many wonderful health benefits.
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- Raspberry – Due to its antioxidant content, its consumption may prevent cancer of the esophagus, colon and cervix.
- Apple – It has flavonoids, pigments with antioxidant properties. They may reduce your risk for asthma and diabetes.
- Blackberry – Responsible for its rich and deep color are anthocyanins, types of flavonoids known to reduce risk for stroke and cancer, especially that of the lungs.
- Pear – Soluble fiber in the fruit helps lower cholesterol, normalize blood pressure and prevent heart disease. Insoluble fiber pear is loaded with promotes regular bowel movement.
- Grape – It contains resveratrol, a very potent antioxidant that helps regulate blood pressure and keeps blood clots at bay.
- Tomato – Lycopene, a type of antioxidant tomato has, lowers cholesterol and offers protection against prostate cancer.
- Mango – Antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin in the fruit help maintain sharp vision as well as lower blindness risk.
- Avocado – It contains double the amount of potassium in banana. Potassium is necessary for the heart to function normally. Healthy fats avocado contains energize and protect the arteries from hardening.
- Grapefruit – Flavonoids it’s packed with helps protect against cancer. It also contains pectin that can lower cholesterol.
- Cherry – No other fruit can beat it in terms of anthocyanin content. It also helps alleviate inflammation, providing relief from joint pain brought about by arthritis and gout.
- Pineapple – It contains bromelain, a type of enzyme that facilitates protein digestion. Bromelain is also known to help in wound healing, prevention of blood clots and inhibition of cancer cell growth.
- Lemon – This antioxidant- and fiber-packed fruit helps prevent diabetes, high blood pressure, fever, indigestion and constipation. It also deters the formation of crystals in the kidneys.
- Kiwi – No other fruit on the planet contains more vitamin C than kiwi. Its consumption helps strengthen the immune system, as well as your teeth and bones. Kiwi is also said to help lower cholesterol.
- Orange – It is loaded with vitamin C that bolsters the immune system. Orange also contains hesperidin, a phytochemical known to help lower cholesterol.
- Banana – Rich in the mineral potassium, banana promotes a healthy heart and normalizes blood pressure.
- Blueberry – No fruit can beat blueberry in terms of antioxidant content.
- Strawberry – It helps prevent inflammation that triggers the hardening of the arteries and the progression of tumors.
- Papaya – The enzyme papain it has promotes healthy digestion, strengthens the immune system and prevents inflammation.
- Watermelon – Because over 90% of this fruit is just water, it’s perfect for weight-watchers.
20. Peach – Vitamin A it contains is necessary for a stronger immune system, sharper vision and healthier eyes