Darling Clementines: Sweet, Virtually Seedless, and Plenty of Vitamin C
Just two tiny "Darling Clementines" can fulfill the USDA's recommended daily requirement of Vitamin C for an average person on a 2,000 calories-a-day-diet. And, of course, citrus consumption has been consistently shown to boost the human immune system, help keep bones and teeth healthy and provide you with extra protection against skin disorders and diseases such as the common cold.
No wonder fans love them. Just two a day can keep dangerous diseases at bay and even help you quit smoking!
That's because "Darling Clementines" are low-cal and chockfull of nutritional goodness. A 2-year study released by the Spanish Ministry of Commerce and Tourism reports that they are a significant source of essential sugars, dietary fiber, calcium and vitamin A.
Suavo Hass Avocados Are Heart Healthy And Perfect for Low-Carb Diets
Nutrition-filled avocados help to meet your daily needs for fiber, potassium, folic acid, and other B-vitamins and vitamin E. Avocados also contain antioxidants and other substances that are believed to lower blood cholesterol and prevent some kinds of cancer.
The mono- and poly-unsaturated "good" fats in avocados are recommended as part of a heart-healthy diet, and at just 75 calories per quarter, they are prefect for diabetics and anyone on a low-carb diet.
Avocados are a perfect substitute for mayonnaise, add flair to salads or sandwiches and can be used as a garnish for tacos or soups, thrown on the grill, or used as a topping for pizza.
Grapes: The Newest Superfruit
Fresh table grapes have been grown for food in different parts of the world since prehistoric times, but have only recently been recognized as a true superfruit for their exceptional nutritional richness, antioxidant, disease-fighting properties combined with sugar sweet taste.
Grapes are chock full of vitamins and minerals.Their cardio-protective secret ingredient is resveratrol, a potent antioxidant which researchers say can actually prolong life, protect the cardiovascular system and combat the effects of a high-fat diet.
Other researchers say grapes may also be potent against viruses and tumors because of their high tannin content and can assist in eliminating acid from the system.
Apples: Wholesome and healthy
Perhaps the first fruit tree ever to be cultivated by man, apples have often been regarded—mistakenly—as a mystical and forbidden fruit.
In fact, research has proven that the old saying "An apple a day keeps the doctor away," is closest to the truth. Apples are known to possess many health benefits, to help with heart disease, weight loss, cholesterol, even reduce the risk of several forms of cancer.
Pears: Full of nutrients
No one knows for sure where and when pears were first cultivated. Some experts say they originated in Western China, about 3,000 years ago. Others credit the Greeks and Romans. Certainly, by the Middle Ages pears were a much-prized delicacy because they are mentioned frequently in medieval literature and historical accounts.
