Eating right is probably the most important aspect of staying healthy and staying in shape. Fruits and vegetables are a tasty and healthy way to get important vitamins in your body, but not all fruits and veggies are equal. Here are 19 healthy fruits and vegetables.
1. Lemon
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Most people don’t normally just eat lemons by themselves, but lemon juice does offer several health benefits. Lemons offer a high level of vitamin C. The citric acid and plant compounds in lemon juice also has the ability to help treat kidney stones and has the potential to lower blood pressure and prevent weight grain.
2. Brussel Sprouts
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Brussel sprouts are an excellent source for calcium folic acid, fiber and vitamin K, A and C. Brussel sprouts are also very low in calories.
3. Orange
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Oranges contain thiamine, folate, vitamin C and potassium. The citric acid in oranges also provide a lot of other health benefits such as; help prevent anemia and may reduce the risk of kidney stones.
4. Broccoli
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Broccoli contains very high amounts of fiber. A fresh cup of broccoli has 2.4 grams of fiber while cooked broccoli contains over five grams of fiber per cup.
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5. Pineapple
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Pineapples contain bromelain, which may help protect against tumor growth.
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6. Asparagus
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Asparagus can reduce toxicity of your liver, because of this they have also been used as an herbal treatment for several different conditions.
7. Strawberry
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Strawberries have a low glycemic index so they shouldn’t cause a big blood sugar spike. They also have a high antioxidant capacity which can reduce risks of different chronic diseases and they may also help prevent cancer. Strawberries also have manganese, vitamin C, folate and potassium contents
8. Spinach
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Spinach is a good source of iron and you can also increase iron absorption by consuming foods that are high in vitamin C with the spinach.
9. Grapefruit
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Grapefruits are an extremely healthy fruit. They help reduce cholesterol levels and prevent kidney stones as well as show reduction in insulin levels and reduced insulin resistance. A study showed that people who ate half a fresh grapefruit before meals lost an average of 2.9 pounds more than those who did not.
10. Sweet Potato
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Sweet potatoes can help regulate blood sugar levels and can also help protect you from inflammatory free radicals.
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11. Blueberry
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Blueberries have shown improvement in memory for older adults as well as reduce the risk of heart disease, diabetes and Alzheimer’s. They are also high in fiber and vitamin K and C.
12. Avocado
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Avocados also offer several different health benefits. They are low in carbs and contain potassium, fiber, magnesium and oleic acid. Avocados also contains healthy fats.
13. Apple
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There’s a reason they say, “an apple a day keeps the doctor away.” Apples supply so many different benefits to your body that includes potassium, fiber, vitamin C and K and some B vitamins as well.
14. Pomegranate
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Pomegranates have anti-inflammatory effects and it also may help reduce the risk of cancer.
15. Mango
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Mangoes have been shown to protect against diabetes and is a great source for vitamin C.
16. Grapes
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Grapes have been shown to reduce inflammation and it may also help protect your eyes, joints, brain and heart.
17. Guava
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Guava can help benefit the digestion system and may also help prevent colon cancer. They are also rich in fiber, potassium, copper, folate, manganese and vitamin A.
18. Papaya
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Papayas have so many benefits to your body such as; high in potassium, folate and vitamin A and C. Papayas also may help improve digestion as well.
19. Cherry
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Cherries have a wide variety of different health benefits. Cherries offer a good amount of melatonin content which helps enhance sleep quality and duration. Besides melatonin, cherries are also rich in fiber, potassium and vitamin C.
