Summer is the best time of the year for fresh, ripe, juicy fruit. There’s nothing better than the smell of a freshly cut watermelon on a hot summer day! And don’t ever get me started on cantaloupe!! With summer winding down I thought it would be the perfect time to send out a list of the most nutritious fruit choices.
Here’s the top 10 but if you’d like to read more Healthline has a full article of the 20 Healthiest Fruits on the Planet:
- Grapefruit: Great source of vitamins and minerals and helps with weight loss and insulin resistance.
- Pineapple: 1 cup has 131% of daily Vitamin C and helps with inflammation and digestion.
- Avocado: Loaded with healthy fats and low in carbs which aids in heart health.
- Blueberries: Exceptionally high in antioxidants, fiber, vitamin C, and manganese.
- Apples: Contains high amount of fiber, vitamin C, potassium, vitamin K and some B vitamins. Also contains a gut healthy prebiotic fiber and antioxidants.
- Pomegranate: Has anti-inflammatory effects and has 3 times higher antioxidant levels than green tea.
- Mango: Contains Vitamin C and soluble fiber along with compounds with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.
- Strawberries: Rich in vitamin C, manganese, folate and potassium but also low in glycemic index which shouldn’t cause a blood sugar spikes.
- Cranberries: Contains vitamin C, E, K1, copper, manganese, antioxidants and is known for preventive powers when dealing with urinary tract infections.
- Lemons: Loaded with vitamin C, helps lower blood pressure and could help prevent weight gain.
As you can see, you can’t go wrong with fruit so pick your favorite and enjoy!
Thank you,
Wenona Mertens
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