Healthiest SuperFruits

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Healthiest SuperFruits
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Superfruits???

• Those deemed "super" by nutrition scientists are
  packed with antioxidants, fiber, vitamins and
  minerals, and other nutrients that can help you
  live longer, look better, and even prevent
  disease.

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Acai Berries

• Anti-inflammatory, high-antioxidant foods keep
  you healthy and, if sick, can bring you back to
  good health. Berries certainly fit the bill, and
  the trendy berry of the moment with major
  anti-aging benefits is the acai berry.

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Apples

• America's favorite fruit is a secret Superfruit,
  thanks in part to its red or green color. Apples
  are a great fiber source, but the skin contains
  quercetin, an antioxidant that packs
  antihistamine and anti-inflammatory power, and
  therefore may help protect you from heart disease
  and possibly allergic reactions. 

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Bananas

• Bananas are good for bowel regularity and
  satiety. Adding abanana to your daily diet has an
  array of benefits in your body. Bananas help you
  reach your weight-loss goals, keep your bowels
  healthy, provide nutrients that regulate heart
  rhythm and have vitamin compounds for eye health.

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Grapefruit

• The grapefruit is a subtropical citrus tree known
  for its sour to semi-sweet fruit. Grapefruit is a
  hybrid originating in Barbados as an accidental
  cross between two introduced species, sweet
  orange and pomelo or shaddock, both of which were
  introduced from Asia in the seventeenth century.

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Blueberries

• High flavonoid levels in blueberries with a
  better memory, and regular consumption may help
  keep your brain functioning well as you age.
  Women with the highest intake of berries appeared
  to have a delay in cognitive aging by a whopping
  2.5 years. Blueberries are also rich in
  manganese, which plays an important role in your
  metabolism, which can help keep you slim and
  energized. 

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Cantaloupe

• Consider cantaloupe your secret weapon for
  smooth, younger-looking skin. Cantaloupes are
  also commonly known as muskmelons, mush melons,
  rock melons and Persian melons. They are a member
  of the botanical family Cucurbitaceae, along with
  honeydew and watermelons.

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Cherries

• Cherries contain powerful antioxidants like
  anthocyanins and cyanidin. One study found the
  antioxidant activity of these substances isolated
  from tart cherries was superior to that of
  vitamin E and comparable to commercially
  available antioxidant products.

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Citrus fruits

• All citrus, from limes to tangerines, are
  chock-full of vitamin C, fiber, and small amounts
  of other nutrients and disease-fighting
  chemicals. It's the C that makes citrus a
  Superfruit, says Glassman, because this vitamin
  counters the effects of sun damage, regulates
  oils glands, and can even prevent age spots. 

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Cranberries

• Tart little berries are Superfruits, but
  especially for women. They may prevent urinary
  tract infections, and might help fight a far
  scarier disease ovarian cancer. Cranberries can
  boost the effectiveness of chemotherapy drugs
  used to fight ovarian and may slow the growth of
  some cancer cells.

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Dragon fruit

• The name and vibrant color of this fruit's skin
  tell you that it's something special, even though
  the taste is actually quite mild. In fact, 50 of
  the seeds were made up of an essential fatty
  acid, oleic acid, which helps lower bad
  cholesterol and raise good cholesterol.

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Grapes

• A powerful antioxidant called resveratrol, which
  promotes a healthy heart. Researchers have found
  that compounds found in grape seed extract seem
  to help slow Alzheimer's and can clobber head and
  neck cancer cells grown in the laboratory. Snack
  on grapes that are just ripe, because the acid
  declines as the fruit ripens.

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Blackberries

• These tart and tasty gems rank in the top 10 for
  antioxidant power, according to the USDA, and
  they are specifically rich in polyphenols, the
  same family of antioxidants found in green tea,
  which may help prevent cardiovascular disease,
  cancers, and osteoporosis. Blackberries are also
  number one for fiber.

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Kiwi

• If you've got digestive gripes, then kiwi is your
  Superfuit. In one study, 41 people who had
  irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) consumed two kiwis
  a day for six weeks and reported a reduction of
  symptoms compared to those who didn't. One
  theory Kiwi, especially the skin, is high in
  fiber and pre-biotic complex carbohydrates. 

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Oranges

• If you manage to eat just one medium orange, then
  you'll already have your reached recommended
  daily intake of vitamin C, which keeps your
  immune system humming. This familiar sweet fruit
  is also a great source of fiber, potassium,
  calcium, folate, and other B vitamins, so take
  one with your everywhere you go.

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Plums

• Plums are yumand they may help keep anxiety at
  bay. Plums contain an antioxidant called
  chlorogenic acid, which, according to French
  researchers, is linked to decrease in
  anxiety-related behaviors in mice. 

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Pomegranate

• Pomegranates deserve their Superfruit status. The
  juice from this gorgeous fruit beat red wine to
  win first place in a list of beverages ranked by
  antioxidant levels in a University of California,
  Los Angeles study. However, if you are set on
  fresh pomegranate over juice, wait for winter
  the fruit is at its best between September and
  February. 

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Strawberries

• Strawberries are no exception to this rule in
  addition to antioxidants, they have many other
  nutrients, vitamins, and minerals that contribute
  to overall health. These include folate,potassium,
  manganese, dietary fiber, and magnesium. It is
  also extremely high in vitamin C!

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Avocados

• Yup, these are a Superfruit. Packed with
  monounsaturated fat and fatty acids, avocados can
  help lower LDL. levels while raising the amount
  of good cholesterol in your body. The healthy
  fats in avocados also promote the absorption of
  other carotenoidsespecially beta-carotene and
  lycopenewhich are essential for heart health.

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Tomatoes

• The tomato pretty much tops our list of
  Superfruits (even though some people still think
  it's a vegetable). Tomatoes pack a sought-after
  antioxidant called lycopene, which is rarely
  found in other Superfruits, and they're high in
  vitamin C, potassium, and fiber, and super-low in
  calories. 

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Papayas

• Summer colds are the worst, so have some papaya!
  This tropical fruit is bursting with vitamin C
  just one cup gives you more than you need each
  day. On top of this, papaya is also a good source
  of vitamins A and E, two powerful antioxidants
  that may help protect against heart disease and
  colon cancer.

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Raspberries

• Fiber is not something that these berries are
  lacking just half a cup would give you 4 grams.
  You'd also get 25 of your recommended intake for
  vitamin C and manganese too! Raspberries can
  range in color from the popular red and black
  varieties to purple, yellow, or golden.

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Pumpkin pumpkin seeds

• Pumpkin is an extremely nutrient-dense food,
  meaning it is chock-full of vitamins and minerals
  but low in calories. This squash is overflowing
  with beta-carotene, which combined with potassium
  may help to prevent high blood pressure. If
  making homemade pumpkin pie is too much trouble,
  try tossing the seeds into salads, soups, etc. 

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Watermelon

• Watermelon is packed with lycopene in fact just
  one cup of the stuff has more than twice as much
  compared to fresh tomato. At just 40 calories per
  cup, it's also a source of vitamins A and C. You
  needn't limit yourself to eating watermelon
  alone grill and then toss with feta and fresh
  mint.

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Pineapple

• Pineapples contain a relatively rare
  proteolytic enzyme called bromelain, which is
  primarily associated with breaking down
  complex proteins, but it also has serious
  anti-inflammatory effects, and has been
  positively correlated with reducing the signs and
  symptoms of arthritis in many test subjects.

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Goji Berry

• The goji berry, also called the wolfberry, is a
  bright orange-red berry that comes from a shrub
  that's native to China. people have used goji
  berries to try to treat many common health
  problems like diabetes, high blood pressure,
  fever, and age-related eye problems. 

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Noni Fruit

• Noni or Indian Mulberry, the fruit of the Morinda
  Citrifolia tree, is actually a species of the
  coffee family. The noni plant is a source of
  antioxidants, Vitamin C, and potassium. It has
  anti-inflammatory, anti-viral, and anti-bacterial
  compounds, known to boost the immune system as
  well as repair cellular damage.

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Mangosteen

• Mangosteen fruit scientifically known as
  Garcinia. Mangosteens vitamin C content is
  another advantage, providing the body with a
  water-soluble antioxidant, while staving off
  infections and scavenging harmful,
  pro-inflammatory free radicals. B-complex
  vitamins such as thiamin, niacin, and folate help
  the body metabolize carbohydrates, protein, and
  fats.

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