Top Superfoods: Fruit
Goji Berries
Vitamins A, B2, and C, plus antioxidants, selenium, and more iron, gram for gram, than steak.
help protect against cancer
are said to prolong life expectancy
boost the immune system (which is one of the reasons goji berries are so popular with A-list celebrities)
Blueberries
Vitamins K and C, plus fiber, manganese, and high levels of antioxidants. Among the health claims for blueberries are that they:
improve eyesight
lower blood pressure
boost memory
help protect against cancer and heart disease
Avocado
Vitamins A, C, D, and E, plus the B vitamins, potassium, monounsaturated fatty acids, and folic acid. Reputed to:
promote healthy skin
fight depression
lower cholesterol
reduce the risk of heart disease
Kiwi
Vitamins C and E, plus fiber, magnesium, potassium, copper, and zinc. They can help:
keep skin, hair, and nails healthy
increase iron absorption
reduce the risk of heart disease
Banana
Vitamins A, B, C, and E, plus potassium, phosphorus, selenium, and antacids. Believed to help:
stabilize high blood pressure
lift depression
protect against stomach ulcers
Papaya
Vitamins A and C, plus the B vitamins, antioxidants, potassium, copper, magnesium, and fiber. Said to:
lower blood pressure
lessen the risk of heart disease
improve wound healing
Pineapple
Vitamin C, the B vitamins, plus fiber, folic acid, pantothenic acid, copper, and managanese. Can help:
regulate blood sugar
support your immune system
ease irritable bowel syndrome
Coconut
The B vitamins, calcium, potassium, copper, manganese, iron, and lauric acid. Claimed to help:
prevent strokes and Alzheimer’s
protect against heart disease by increasing levels of “good” HDL cholesterol