Monday, July 26, 2010

Ever wanted to know what the fruit you are eating are doing for you? Well, here is a list of some fruit facts!

  • Almonds - Vitamins B1, B2, E + Magnesium + Manganese + Iron + Calcium + Protein + Potassium + Fiber + Tryptophan + Copper.
  • Avocado - Vitamins A, D, E, + Potassium
  • Apples - Vitamins A, B, B1, C, and K + Fiber + Folate + Choline + Calcium + Magnesium + Phosphorus + Potassium.
  • Apricots - Vitamins A, B, and C + Calcium + Potassium + Protein + Fiber + Carotenes + Magnesium + Phosphorus.
  • Banana - Vitamins A, C and K + Folate + Choline + Calcium + Magnesium + Phosphorus + Potassium + Omega 3 and Omega 6 Fatty Acids.
  • Blackberry - Vitamins A, C, E and K + Folate + Choline + Calcium + Magnesium + Phosphorus + Potassium + Omega 3 and Omega 6 Fatty Acids.
  • Blueberry - Vitamins A,C and K + Folate + Choline + Calcium + Magnesium + Phosphorus + Potassium + Omega 3 and 6 Fatty Acids + Fiber.
  • Cantaloupe - Vitamin C + Potassium.
  • Cashews - Vitamins A, B6, C and E + Calcium + Magnesium + Phosphorus +Potassium + Selenium.
  • Cherries - Vitamins A and C + Potassium + Phosphorus + Flavonoids + Fiber.
  • Chestnuts - Vitamins B1, B2, B3, A and C + Calcium + Magnesium + Potassium + Phosphorus.
  • Coconut - Vitamins B and C + Calcium + Phosphorus + Potassium + Magnesium + Iron + Copper.
  • Dates - Vitamins A and B + Protein + Phosphorus + Calcium + Iron.
  • Figs - Vitamin B6 + Fiber
  • Grapefruit - Vitamins A, B, and C + Fiber + Flavonoids + Pectin + Potassium + Calcium + Phosphorus.
  • Grapes - Vitamins A, B6 and C + Manganese + Potassium + Thiamine + Flavonoids.
  • Guava - Vitamins A and C + Potassium + Phosphorus + Fiber.
  • Hazelnut - Vitamins A and E + Iron + Calcium + Protein.
  • Honeydew Melon - Vitamins B, B6 and C + Potassium + Copper + Thiamine + Niacin + Pantothenic Acid.
  • Kiwi - Vitamins A, C and E + Phosphorus + Potassium + Magnesium + Copper.
  • Lemon - Vitamins B6 and C + Folic Acid + Potassium + Limonene + Flavonoids.
  • Lime - Vitamins B6 and C + Folic Acid + Potassium + Limonene + Flavonoids.
  • Mango - Vitamins B, C and E + Carotenes + Potassium + Cartenoids + Magnesium.
  • Maqui berry - Vitamin C + Iron + Calcium + Polyphenols + HIGHEST level of antioxidants of any fruit known.
  • Nectarines - Carotenes + Potassium + Flavonoids + Lycopene + Lutein.
  • Oranges - Vitamins B1, B2, B6 and C + Folic Acid + Pantothenic Acid + Flavonoids + Carotenes + Pectin + Potassium + Fiber.
  • Papaya - Vitamins A, C and E + Carotenes + Flavonoids + Papain + Potassium.
  • Passion Fruit - Vitamins A, B, C and E + Iron + Phosphorus + Potassium.
  • Peaches - Vitamins A and B + Manganese + Potassium + Lycopene + Lutein.
  • Pears - Vitamins B2, C and E + Pectin + Potassium + Copper + Fiber.
  • Pineapples - Vitamins B1, B6 and C + Manganese + Magnesium + Copper.
  • Plums - Vitamins B1, B2, B6 and C + Phenolic Compounds + Fiber.
  • Pomegranates - Vitamins A and B + Ellagic Acid (anticancer) + Flavonoids.
  • Raspberries - Vitamins B2, B6 and C + Manganese + Flavonoids + Niacin + Folic Acid + Pantothenic Acid + Fiber.
  • Strawberries - Vitamins B1, B6, C and K + Iodine + Manganese + Flavonoids + Pantothenic Acid + Folic Acid + Biotin.
  • Tangerines - Vitamins B1, B2, B6 and C + Folic Acid + Flavonoids + Pantothenic Acid + Carotenes + Pectin + Potassium + Folic Acid.
  • Watermelon - Vitamins B1, B6 and C + Biotin + Magnesium + Pantothenic Acid + Potassium + Fiber.

That should give you some idea as to what is so great about fruit. For the most part the best fruit to eat is fresh, organic fruit. Dried fruits are an awesome alternative because the nutrients aren't lost in the drying process. IN FACT dehydrating fruit concentrates the nutrients making them more nutrient dense! Also a great option if you happen to be in a traveling situation or have a storage space issues. Dehydration also makes it so you can keep the fruit edible for a VERY LONG TIME.

Canned fruit will do in a pinch, but isn't quite as nutritionally sound as fresh fruit is.

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