The health benefits of consuming fruits don’t have to be questioned anymore. Fruit is known as one of the foods that are rich in nutrients that are good for the body. Vitamins, minerals, and fibre contained in fruits are known to help improve your health, which may help reduce your risk of getting disease. As quoted from Medical News Today, here are the 12 best fruits for health:

1. Lemons, which are known for its vitamin C and antioxidants. Experts believe that the flavonoids contained in lemons have antibacterial, anticancer, and antidiabetic properties. Phytochemical components such as folic acid, potassium, and pectin in lemon are also beneficial for your health.
2. Strawberries, which are red fruits that are rich in water, minerals and vitamins. The seeds contained in strawberries can also help to fulfil your fiber needs. Strawberries contain quercetin flavonoids which have anti-inflammatory properties.
3. Oranges, one medium-sized orange fruit can meet 117% of your daily vitamin C needs.
4. Lime, this sour-tasted fruit has anti-bacterial and antioxidant properties that are good for health.
5. Grapefruit, this fruit contains flavonoid which can help fight cancer, inflammation in the body, and obesity.
6. Blackberries, just like other berries, blackberries contain anthocyanins which can help improve body health. This fruit also contains seeds that are rich in fiber.
7. Apples, which are rich in fibre, can help maintain your heart health and also help you to lose weight. Pectim contained in apples can also maintain intestinal health.
8. Pomegranate, named as one of 'superfoods', because of its rich antioxidants and polyphenols which can help fight oxidative stress, which can cause a variety of diseases.
9. Pineapple, this exotic fruit is known to help treat inflammation and support healthy tissue growth. This fruit contains an active compound, bromelain, which can relieve nasal inflammation or sinusitis.
10. Bananas, this fruit Is rich in potassium which can help the body to control heart rate and blood pressure.
11. Avocado, this fruit contains oelat acid, can help reduce cholesterol levels in the body. Avocados also contain tutein, an antioxidant that can maintain eye and skin health.
12. Blueberries, this fruit contain anthocyanins which can help protect the body from heart disease, stroke, and cancer.

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Source(s):

• Medical News Today - Top 12 healthful fruits (2019). https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/324431.php, February 16, 2019