SUPER FRUITS!
Fruit-tastic!
From when we were around the age of three, we were told that “an apple a day keeps the doctors away!” meaning that a healthy diet including lots of fruit would help prevent present and future illnesses. Fruits should be an essential part of your day to day life. But did you know that some fruit are healthier than others? In this article you will read all about which fruits you should be eating! Keep reading to find out which fruits are the best! Let’s start with fruit that is close to impossible to spell, pomegranites…DANG IT! Pomegranates!
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1. Pomegranates
Pomegranites… I mean pomegranates are packed with antioxidants and are a no brainer when it comes to your health. In fact, some experiments show that pomegranates hold about three times the amount of antioxidants found in green tea and red wine. Not sure how much pomegranate you should be eating? The serving sizes are 1.5 cups for a female and 2 cups for a male. You can purchase pomegranates at your local grocery store in the fruit aisle. Crack open the pomegranate to expose the delicious red seeds! And be sure to use the proper safety precautions to protect your eyes from the stray flying seed!
2. Acai berry
The acai berry is known as a ‘super food’ and has been known to have twice the amount of antioxidants found in blueberries, in addition to omega fatty acids, protein, and fiber. FUN FACT! The acai berry is so powerful; some studies have shown it kills of cancer cells in a lab setting! Where can you get these amazing berries? Well fresh acai berries are fairly hard to find outside of amazon but purchasing acai juice can be as easy as a trip to the grocery store!
3. Avocado
The avocado contains healthy monounsaturated fat, which has been related to a reduced risk of cancer, heart disease, and diabetes. You can buy avocados at your local grocery store in the fruit and vegetable isle!
4. Kiwi
Kiwis contain a high amount of vitamin C (about 50 mg more than oranges) and as much potassium as bananas. You can purchase kiwis individually at your local grocery store, or you can buy 4 lbs of kiwi for around 7.00 dollars at Costco!
5. Seabuckthorn
Seabuckthorn, a tender and juicy orange berry, native to Europe and Asia have a rich source of vitamin C, and have been shown to boost the immune system.
6. Cherries
cherries get their deep red color from an antioxidant called anthocyanin which can decrease inflammation, lower triglyceride and cholesterol levels. Buying cherries can be difficult if it isn’t the right season but during June through September cherries aren’t too hard to find!
7. Citrus fruits
All citrus from lemons to tangerines are jam-packed full of vitamin C, fiber and small amounts of other nutrients and disease-fighting chemicals. Citrus fruits are easy to add into your meals, whether it’s a slice of lemon in your water to an orange or grapefruit for lunch or breakfast! Just one trip to a grocery store and you can buy all types of citrus fruits like oranges, limes, lemons, grapefruit, tangerines, clementines and so many more!
In 1747, Sailors left England and they felt fine. But after a few months they were so tired they could barely walk. Their gums would be swollen and so sore it hurt when they ate. Their teeth are falling out, and their legs are swollen and purple from bruising. They had Scurvy. Scurvy is a disease they developed from a missing nutrient in their diet, vitamin C! Vitamin C is one on the main vitamins found in citrus fruits!
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