1) Strawberries
Serving: 3 large strawberries
Nutrition: 17 calories, 1.1g of fiber, 9mg of calcium, 83mg of potassium, 31.8mg of vitamin C
Fun Facts: Helps prevent cancer and tumor growth and as a low chance of blood sugar spike
2) Oranges
Serving: 141g orange
Nutrition: 65 calories, 3.4g of fiber, 61mg of calcium, 63.5mg of vitamin C
Fun Facts: Helps reduce risk of kidney stones and helps prevent anemia
3) Grapefruit
Serving: 1/2 grapefruit
Nutrition: 52 calories, 2g fiber, 27g calcium, 30.4g vitamin C
Fun Facts: Promotes weight loss and reduces cholesterol
4) Blackberries
Serving: 1/2 cup
Nutrition: 31 calories, 3.8g fiber, 21mg calcium, 14mg magnesium, 117mg potassium
Fun Facts: Antioxidant rich, reduces inflammation of arteries protect against heart disease
5) Apples
Serving: 1 medium apple
Nutrition: 95 calories, 4.4mg fiber, 195mg potassium, 11mg calcium, 8.4mg vitamin C
Fun Facts: Reduces risk of type 2 diabetes and Alzheimer’s
6) Pineapple
Serving: 1 medium slice
Nutrition: 42 calories, 1.2g fiber, 11mg calcium, 92mg potassium
Fun Facts: Anti inflammation properties
7) Blueberries
Serving: 1/2 cup
Nutrition: 42 calories, 1.8g fiber, 4mg calcium 7.2mg vitamin C
Fun Facts: Boost immune system, reduces chronic conditions
8) Kiwi
Serving: 1 medium kiwi
Nutrition: 42 calories, 2.1g of fiber, 252mg of potassium, 64mg vitamin C
Fun Facts: Protects agains cancer, promotes good eye health
9) Grapes
Serving: 151 grams
Nutrition: 1.4g fiber, 288mg of potassium, 15mg of calcium
Fun Facts: Reduces inflammation and antioxidant rich
10) Pomegranate
Serving: 1 raw pomegranate
Nutrition: 243 calories, 11.3g fiber, 666mg of potassium, 28mg of calcium
Fun Facts: Protect against Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s
How To Pick The Best Fruit
The darker the berry: the sweeter the juice, but not only that. Darker berries indicate that the fruit is holding many health benefits and while growing was able to keep out environmental stressors.
Organic is good: this means more antioxidants sometimes 20-40% more on average!
Frozen or fresh: both are best! As fruit ages they will all lose some of its value however choosing frozen does not mean you will lose out on nutrition. Reach for the organic bag and you will get just as much value.
How To Make Your Fruit Last
It’s no secret that fresh fruit can turn bad quickly, however there is a way to lock in the freshness
Upon first getting the fruit WASH IT! But not just any wash, tossing it in some water with some apple cider vinegar, will not only give it a deep clean and clear off any dirt it will also keep your fruit from going bad so fast.
Also remember to check the recommended storing options for your fruit, as sitting some fruit together will make them go bad faster due to the natural gasses they let off.
I hope this post helped and that you are on your way to picking up the 10 healthiest fruits you need to start eating. In the comments below let me know what fruits you will be picking up on your next shopping trip.
