​Top 10: What Fruit is Best For You?

Fruit, overall is great for you. It has nutrients that you need to live, and they are sweet due to the natural sugar in them. But which one is BEST for you? Below, I have compiled a top ten list for you.
 
Top Ten Best Fruits For The Body

10.  Lemons
Lemons are known for their tartness. What gets overlooked is their healthiness. Lemons are one of the healthiest citrus fruits, containing higher Vitamin C than almost every other fruit. Researchers say that the plant compound in lemons can prevent you from gaining weight.

09.  Cranberries
Cranberries are probably one of the most overlooked fruits on this list. Cranberries are rich in vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin K1, and more. They contain a good amount of antioxidants, which can help with health.

08.  Strawberries
Strawberries are one of the more common fruits on this list. Some people have them on their cereal, some for lunch or a snack. But people just don’t realize how healthy they are for you. Studies have shown that strawberries may be able to reduce cancer tumor formation. Strawberries have a lot of vitamin C, manganese, and potassium.

07.  Mango
Mangoes are one of the only citrus fruits on this list. Like every other fruit on this list, mangoes have a substantially high source of vitamin C. They also have a strong antioxidant that can help cure or prevent disease. In recent studies, the compound in mangoes have been shown to help with diabetes.
 
06.  Pomegranates
Pomegranates are extremely healthy. Unlike almost every fruit on this list, pomegranates are not known for their amount of vitamin C. What they are known for is their antioxidant levels. Studies have shown for the antioxidants to be higher than red wine and green tea.
 
05. Apples
Apples are among the most popular fruits. We have all heard the saying “an apple a day will keep the doctor away!”. Well, it actually might be true. They contain a high amount of vitamin C, fiber, potassium, and vitamin K. Scientists say that the antioxidants in apples can reduce the chance of type 2 diabetes, cancer, and alzheimers.
 
04. Blueberries
Blueberries contain a high amount of nutrients, such as fiber, vitamin C, vitamin K, and manganese. Blueberries might, according to studies, have the highest antioxidant level of any highly consumed fruit. Blueberries are also known for their extreme effects on the immune system. A study found that eating blueberries regularly will kill killer cells. Also, more studies show that eating blueberries regularly will improve your memory.
 
03. Avocado
Avocado are different from other fruits. But, that does not make them less healthy. Avocados are low in carbs, while most other fruits are high in carbs. Avocados are composed mainly of healthy fats. Oleic acid is the main fat in Avocado, which can cause better heart health. It can also reduce risk of a stroke.
 
02. Pineapple
Pineapple almost contains too many nutrients. One cup of pineapple (8 oz.) contains 131% of the daily intake of vitamin C and 76% of the daily intake for manganese.
 
Honorable Mentions
Before I reveal the #1 healthiest fruit on the planet, here are some fruits that didn’t quite make the list.
#11. Durian
#12. Watermelon
#13. Olives
#14. Blackberries
#15. Oranges
#16. Bananas
#17. Grapes
#18. Guava
#19. Papaya
#20. Cherries
 
01. Grapefruit
Grapefruit is the healthiest citrus fruit, and at least in the top three most healthy fruits on the planet. Grapefruit has also been proven to help with weight loss. In a study, people that ate half of a grapefruit before a meal lost two more pounds than someone who didn’t.

Story by Ryan Oast
 
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