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Top 12 healthful fruits



Medically reviewed by Natalie Butler, R.D., L.D. — Written by Beth Sissons on February 13, 2019

Lemons

Strawberries

Oranges

Limes

Grapefruit

Blackberries

Apples

Pomegranate

Pineapple

Bananas

Avocado

Blueberries

Summary

Eating more fruit is an excellent way to improve overall health and reduce the risk of disease.

Fruits are an excellent source of essential vitamins and minerals, and they are high in fiber. Fruits also provide a wide range of health-boosting antioxidants, including flavonoids.

Eating a diet high in fruits and vegetables can reduce a person’s risk of developing heart disease, cancer, inflammation, and diabetes. Citrus fruits and berries may be especially powerful for preventing disease.

A 2014 studyTrusted Source ranked “powerhouse” fruit and vegetables by high nutrient density and low calories. Lemons came out top of the list, followed by strawberry, orange, lime, and pink and red grapefruit.

In this article, we look at the nutrition and the many and varied health benefits of these and other fruits you can find in the supermarket.

1. Lemons

Share on PinterestLemons contain vitamin C and other antioxidants that benefit health.

Lemons are a citrus fruit that people often use in traditional remedies because of their health benefits. Like other citrus fruits, they contain vitamin C and other antioxidants.

Antioxidants are essential for human health. These compounds mop up free radicals in the body that can damage the body’s cells and lead to diseases, such as cancers.

Researchers believe that the flavonoids in lemon and other citrus fruits have antibacterial, anticancer, and antidiabetic properties.

Citrus fruits, including lemons, contain active components called phytochemicals that benefit health. These include:

vitamin C

folic acid

potassium

pectin

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