Sunday, May 19, 2013

Fruits And Their Benefits

Bananas : Bananas are an excellent source of potassium, vitamin C, and vitamin B6. You should store this fruit in room temperature and out of the sun.

Cherry Cherries come in different colors but red sour cherries are an excellent source of vitamin C and a source of potassium.

Star fruit Rich in vitamin A and C, Iron and Fiber.

Blueberries Blueberries are extremely high in antioxidants and taste great in smoothies.

Crab apples Crab apples are a source of potassium.

Dates Dates are one of those super fruits that contain a TON of fibre, are a source of protein, calcium, iron, vitamin K, b12, niacin, pantothenate and are an excellent source of potassium.

Elderberry Elderberries are an excellent source of fibre and contain vitamin C, calcium, iron, potassium and phosphorus.

Figs Figs are a source of fibre and potassium.

Gooseberry Gooseberries are high in vitamin C and potassium.

Gourd Gourds are a source of vitamin C.

Grapefruit Grapefruits are high in vitamin C and are easy to prepare.

Grapes Grapes are an excellent source of vitamin C, K and iron.

Guava Guava is an excellent source of antioxidants, vitamin C, niacin and pantothenate.

Jackfruit Jackfruit is a good source of vitamin C, calcium and iron. Jackfruit is also a source of fibre.

Jujube Jujubes are usually associated with candies, but these fruits are an excellent source of vitamin C and a source of potassium.

Kiwi Fruit Kiwis are easily eaten by cutting them in half and then scooping them out with a spoon. They are extremely high in fibre and contain an excellent source of vitamin E and C.

Kumquat Good source of Vitamin C and fibre.

Lemon Lemons have been shown to help with cleaning out your system and are important for immune function.

Lime High in dietary fibre, Vitamin C, Calcium, Iron and Copper.

Lychee Sweet little fruits that are full of vitamins and minerals, as well as Vitamin C, Potassium and Copper.

Mandarin Mandarin oranges are an excellent source of vitamin C, a source of calcium and magnesium and are easy to peel and eat. These make a great snack.

Mango Mangos are high in vitamin C, K and are a source of potassium.

Melon (Cantaloupe): These high sugar fruits are an excellent source of vitamin C and help improve immune funtion.

Mulberry High in Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Iron, Dietary Fiber, Riboflavin, Magnesium and Potassium.

Nectarines Nectarines are easy to prepare and are high in vitamin C, a source of niacin, and potassium.

Olive Olives have been underrated as a fruit but they actually contain omega 3′s. These are an excellent source of good fats but are extremely high in sodium.

Orange Oranges are a source of calcium, potassium and vitamin C.

Papaya Papayas are an excellent source of vitamin C and a good source of potassium.

Passion Fruit Passion-fruit is definitely a super fruit with an excellent source of vitamin C, potassium and a good source or iron, niacin, phosphorus and magnesium.

Peach Good source of vitamin C and potassium.

Pear Pears are a great source of Vitamin K, C and a great source of fibre.

Pineapple Pineapples are full of vitamins and minerals and include calcium, potassium, fiber, and vitamin C. In addition it is low in fat and cholesterol.

Plum Plums are a great fruit to eat as a snack. They are high in Vitamin C, K and a source of potassium.

Pomegranate Pomegranates are loaded with vitamin K, potassium, pantothenate and are great for your immune system. The best way to prepare pomegranates is to cut them in half and spank them with the back of a spoon into a bowl.

Raspberry Raspberries are chalk full of antioxidants and other free radical busting vitamins such as vitamin C, iron and vitamin K.

Rhubarb Rhubarb is very popular in the holidays and is a good source of vitamin C, K, calcium, and potassium.

Star fruit Rich in vitamin A and C, Iron and Fiber.

Sweet Lime Sweet limes are rich in Vitamin C, and are a good source of potassium, fiber, magnesium, calcium and zinc.

Tangerines Tangerines are part of the orange family and have lots of vitamin C and are great for your immune system.

Tomato Tomatoes have been shown to help with prostate cancer not to mention they have a high level of Vitamin C. You should ingest tomatoes in fresh form, not the kind in the containers (Ketchup).


Watermelon Full of antioxidants and a good source of Vitamin C and A.