{"id":10428,"date":"2024-08-21T12:30:56","date_gmt":"2024-08-21T05:30:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=10428"},"modified":"2024-08-21T12:30:56","modified_gmt":"2024-08-21T05:30:56","slug":"the-18-healthiest-fruits-that-you-can-eat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=10428","title":{"rendered":"The 18 Healthiest Fruits That You Can Eat"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div itemprop=\"articleBody\">\n<p>Let\u2019s make one thing clear right away: There is no number-one healthiest fruit. If you\u2019re looking to stock up on the healthiest fruit to eat, diversify both your palate and your palette.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn general, the greater the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beachbodyondemand.com\/blog\/stay-healthy-by-eating-the-colors-of-the-rainbow-summer-edition\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">variety of colors of the fruit<\/a> you eat, the greater the health benefits due to various nutrients represented by each color,\u201d says Sara Ryba, RD, CDN.<\/p>\n<p>Some fruits do have standout qualities if you\u2019re looking for something in particular; in the world of fruit, there\u00a0<em>is\u00a0<\/em>a clear champ when it comes to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.beachbodyondemand.com\/blog\/foods-high-in-potassium\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">potassium<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.beachbodyondemand.com\/blog\/dietary-fiber\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">fiber<\/a> content, for example. But fruit, no matter which one it is, deserves a place on your plate, and you\u2019ll give your health the biggest boost by pulling from across the entire rainbow.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s one of the many reasons\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ph.ucla.edu\/about\/faculty-staff-directory\/dana-hunnes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dana Hunnes<\/a>, Ph.D., RD, MPH, senior dietitian at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, says, \u201cPeople should not be <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beachbodyondemand.com\/blog\/is-the-sugar-in-fruit-bad-for-you\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">afraid of eating fruit<\/a>.\u201d And if you don\u2019t have access to the more exotic fruits, you can still get a range of colors and nutrients with the more common ones.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf the only fruits you can get your hands on are apples, bananas, or oranges, you shouldn\u2019t be afraid to eat those,\u201d Hunnes advises. \u201cThey\u2019re still healthful and will still give you health benefits from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beachbodyondemand.com\/blog\/antioxidants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">antioxidants<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>Why You Should Eat the Rainbow<\/h2>\n<p>The color of a fruit (or vegetable, for that matter) is actually a hint from nature about its nutrient content. Fruit colors are the product of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.beachbodyondemand.com\/blog\/what-are-phytonutrients\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">phytonutrients<\/a>, plant compounds that are believed to have beneficial properties.<\/p>\n<p>Red, orange, and yellow fruits, for example, often have\u00a0beta-carotene, a phytonutrient with powerful antioxidant-like compounds that are believed to have the potential to combat damage done to our cells by free radicals.<\/p>\n<p>They don\u2019t always fall into tidy buckets, however. Some red produce, such as tomatoes, get their color from lycopene, which may benefit our skin health and protect against UV rays. Blue and purple fruits may get their color from anthocyanin, which also boasts antioxidant effects.<\/p>\n<p>By eating a wide range of fruits, you help ensure that you get a variety of these important phytonutrients. But there\u2019s more to fruit than these compounds.<\/p>\n<p>Below we\u2019ve outlined some of the top benefits of each fruit \u2014 noting where each satisfies at least 10 percent of your daily value (DV) of a key nutrient \u2014 so you can cobble together a well-rounded shopping list.<\/p>\n<h3>1. Pomegranate<\/h3>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-174547\" src=\"https:\/\/bod-blog-assets.prod.cd.beachbodyondemand.com\/bod-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/26111447\/healthiest-fruit-600-pomegranate.jpg\" alt=\"Cut and Whole Pomegranate | Healthiest Fruits\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Top benefits (<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/169134\/nutrients\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u00bd cup of seeds<\/a><strong>):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Vitamin K (17% DV)<\/li>\n<li>Vitamin C (10% DV)<\/li>\n<li>Fiber (12% DV)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Carbs:<\/strong>\u00a03 g fiber, 12 g sugar<\/p>\n<p>Pomegranates have an amazing resume with many benefits. They deliver potent, antioxidant-like compounds called punicalagins in their juice while the oil pressed from pomegranate seeds has been studied for its content of a type of healthy fatty acid called conjugated linoleic acid.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Cherries<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-174536\" src=\"https:\/\/bod-blog-assets.prod.cd.beachbodyondemand.com\/bod-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/26111328\/healthiest-fruit-600-cherries.jpg\" alt=\"Close Up of Cherries | Healthiest Fruits\" width=\"600\" height=\"425\"\/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Top benefits (<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/171719\/nutrients\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">1 cup with pits<\/a><strong>):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Vitamin C (11% DV)<\/li>\n<li>Fiber (12% DV)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Carbs:\u00a0<\/strong>3 g fiber, 18 g sugar<\/p>\n<p>Hunnes says cherries with the darkest shade of scarlet are likely higher in antioxidants and polyphenols. Diets rich in these plant chemicals\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6115785\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">may benefit<\/a>\u00a0your cardiovascular system and metabolic health.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Cranberries<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-174537\" src=\"https:\/\/bod-blog-assets.prod.cd.beachbodyondemand.com\/bod-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/26111336\/healthiest-fruit-600-cranberries.jpg\" alt=\"Overhead Shot of Cranberries | Healthiest Fruits\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Top benefits (<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/171722\/nutrients\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">1 cup, whole<\/a><strong>):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fiber (15% DV)<\/li>\n<li>Vitamin C (16% DV)<\/li>\n<li>Manganese (13% DV)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Carbs:\u00a0<\/strong>4 g fiber, 4 g sugar<\/p>\n<p>One of the primary health benefits of these tart berries is their phytonutrient content,\u00a0flavonoid polyphenols\u00a0in particular. But the concentration of these health-boosting compounds is greatly diminished in juice, so create your own jellies year round!<\/p>\n<h3>4. Raspberries<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-174548\" src=\"https:\/\/bod-blog-assets.prod.cd.beachbodyondemand.com\/bod-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/26111454\/healthiest-fruit-600-raspberries.jpg\" alt=\"Overhead Shot of Raspberries | Healthiest Fruits\" width=\"602\" height=\"400\"\/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Top benefits (<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/167755\/nutrients\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">1 cup<\/a><strong>):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fiber (25% DV)<\/li>\n<li>vitamin C (36% DV)<\/li>\n<li>manganese (35% DV)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Carbs:<\/strong>\u00a08 g fiber, 5 g sugar<\/p>\n<p>In addition to containing antioxidant-like compounds, the humble raspberry is also very <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beachbodyondemand.com\/blog\/14-high-fiber-foods-that-help-you-lose-weight\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">high in fiber<\/a>. And because they\u2019re also relatively low in sugar, raspberries make for a solid snack choice.<\/p>\n<h3>5. Pink grapefruit<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-174539\" src=\"https:\/\/bod-blog-assets.prod.cd.beachbodyondemand.com\/bod-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/26111350\/healthiest-fruit-600-grapefruit.jpg\" alt=\"Whole and Cut Grapefruit | Healthiest Fruits\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Top benefits (<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/167774\/nutrients\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">1 fruit<\/a><strong>):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Vitamin A (40% DV)<\/li>\n<li>Vitamin C (98% DV)<\/li>\n<li>Fiber (12% DV)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Carbs:<\/strong>\u00a03 g fiber, 18 g sugar<\/p>\n<p>Although the grapefruit diet trend was ill-advised, there is science behind the idea that keeping this citrus fruit in your dietary rotation may be a healthy addition to your daily regimen. Along with vitamins A and C and fiber, grapefruits contain potassium, which is a key electrolyte necessary for maintaining several bodily functions.<\/p>\n<h3>6. Papaya<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-174544\" src=\"https:\/\/bod-blog-assets.prod.cd.beachbodyondemand.com\/bod-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/26111427\/healthiest-fruit-600-papaya.jpg\" alt=\"Close Up of Whole and Cut Papaya | Healthiest Fruits\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Top benefits (<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/169926\/nutrients\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">1 cup of one-inch cubes<\/a><strong>):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Vitamin C (98% DV)<\/li>\n<li>Folate (13% DV)<\/li>\n<li>Digestive enzymes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Carbs:<\/strong>\u00a02 g fiber, 11 g sugar<\/p>\n<p>People worry about tropical fruits because they tend to be\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3017317\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">higher in sugar<\/a> than their North American counterparts. But Hunnes assures that the calories and sugar are worth it. Especially papaya, which is not very high in calories or sugar compared to other tropical fruits, and also <a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/druginfo\/natural\/488.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">delivers enzymes<\/a>\u00a0that may be associated with healthy digestion.<\/p>\n<h3>7. Oranges<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-174543\" src=\"https:\/\/bod-blog-assets.prod.cd.beachbodyondemand.com\/bod-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/26111419\/healthiest-fruit-600-oranges.jpg\" alt=\"Overhead Shot of Box of Oranges | Healthiest Fruits\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Top benefits (<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/169097\/nutrients\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">1 cup, sections<\/a><strong>):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Vitamin C (&gt;100% DV)<\/li>\n<li>Folate (13% DV)<\/li>\n<li>Thiamin (13% DV)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Carbs:<\/strong>\u00a04 g fiber, 17 g sugar<\/p>\n<p>Oranges have a great reputation for their\u00a0vitamin C\u00a0content, but they have lots of company in that regard; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beachbodyondemand.com\/blog\/5-vitamin-c-rich-foods-to-eat-that-arent-oranges\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">many fruits<\/a> are rich in this micronutrient. Oranges also, however, supply a decent dose of thiamin, a.k.a. vitamin B1,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/Thiamin-HealthProfessional\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">which is critical<\/a>\u00a0for energy metabolism.<\/p>\n<p>It allows our bodies to use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beachbodyondemand.com\/blog\/why-are-carbs-important\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">carbohydrates for energy<\/a> but is also involved in the proper functioning of nerve, heart, and muscle cells.<\/p>\n<h3>8. Apricots<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-174581\" src=\"https:\/\/bod-blog-assets.prod.cd.beachbodyondemand.com\/bod-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/26144736\/healthiest-fruit-600-apricots.jpg\" alt=\"apricots | Healthiest Fruit\" width=\"601\" height=\"401\"\/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Top benefits (<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/171697\/nutrients\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">1 cup, halves<\/a><strong>):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Vitamin A (17% DV)<\/li>\n<li>Vitamin C (17% DV)<\/li>\n<li>Beta-carotene (170 mg)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Carbs:<\/strong>\u00a03 g fiber, 14 g sugar<\/p>\n<p>To say apricots are rich in beta-carotene is a bit of an understatement. Just one cup of these tender fruits delivers 170 mg of this valuable phytonutrient. It\u2019s suggested that adults and teens get between 30 and 300 mg daily and children get between 30 and 150 mg a day.<\/p>\n<p>Your body eventually converts beta-carotene into\u00a0vitamin A, which may be associated with healthy vision.<\/p>\n<h3>9. Banana<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-174533\" src=\"https:\/\/bod-blog-assets.prod.cd.beachbodyondemand.com\/bod-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/26111307\/healthiest-fruit-600-banana.jpg\" alt=\"Basket of Bananas | Healthiest Fruits\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Top benefits (<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/173944\/nutrients\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">1 large<\/a><strong>):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Vitamin B6 (27% DV)<\/li>\n<li>Potassium (10% DV)<\/li>\n<li>Fiber (16% DV)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Carbs:\u00a0<\/strong>4 g fiber, 17 g sugar<\/p>\n<p>The potassium content in these grab-and-go fruits gets all of the attention, but bananas have a lot more going on. They\u2019re also a good source of vitamin C, and when on the greener side, they\u2019re <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6627159\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">packed with gut-friendly prebiotics<\/a>. These compounds feed the healthy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beachbodyondemand.com\/blog\/prebiotic-vs-probiotic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">probiotics<\/a> that are believed to be associated with healthy digestion.<\/p>\n<h3>10. Pineapple<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-174545\" src=\"https:\/\/bod-blog-assets.prod.cd.beachbodyondemand.com\/bod-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/26111434\/healthiest-fruit-600-pineapple.jpg\" alt=\"Overhead Shot of Pineapple | Healthiest Fruits\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Top benefits (<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/169124\/nutrients\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">1 cup, chunks<\/a><strong>):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Vitamin C (88% DV)<\/li>\n<li>Manganese (65% DV)<\/li>\n<li>Digestive enzymes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Carbs:\u00a0<\/strong>2 g fiber, 16 g sugar<\/p>\n<p>Pineapple is positively overflowing with\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.beachbodyondemand.com\/blog\/5-vitamin-c-rich-foods-to-eat-that-arent-oranges\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">vitamin C<\/a>, a principle antioxidant that is believed to be associated with healthy immune function and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5579659\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">healthy skin<\/a>. Perhaps even better, this tropical fruit contains\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3529416\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">enzymes<\/a>\u00a0that are believed to aid digestion.<\/p>\n<h3>11. Lemon<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-174542\" src=\"https:\/\/bod-blog-assets.prod.cd.beachbodyondemand.com\/bod-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/26111413\/healthiest-fruit-600-lemon.jpg\" alt=\"Close Up of Whole and Cut Lemons | Healthiest Fruits\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Top benefits (<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/167746\/nutrients\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">1 cup, sections<\/a><strong>):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Vitamin C (124% DV)<\/li>\n<li>Fiber (22% DV)<\/li>\n<li>Iron (10% DV)<\/li>\n<li>D-limonene<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Carbs:\u00a0<\/strong>6g fiber, 5 g sugar<\/p>\n<p>Although there\u2019s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.beachbodyondemand.com\/blog\/does-lemon-water-work-for-weight-loss\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">no proof<\/a> that hot lemon water helps shed fat (sorry), it may help with healthy digestion. Lemon peels contain D-limonene, which is believed to relieve acid indigestion because of its gastric acid neutralizing effect and support of normal peristalsis. (That\u2019s the wave-like action of gastrointestinal muscles moving food through the digestive tract.)<\/p>\n<p>And we don\u2019t have to tell you that, as a citrus fruit, the humble lemon is a knockout when it comes to delivering vitamin C.<\/p>\n<h3>12. Kiwi<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-174541\" src=\"https:\/\/bod-blog-assets.prod.cd.beachbodyondemand.com\/bod-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/26111406\/healthiest-fruit-600-kiwi.jpg\" alt=\"Bowl of Whole and Cut Kiwi | Healthiest Fruits\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Top benefits (<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/2344734\/nutrients\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">1 cup<\/a><strong>):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Potassium (12% DV)<\/li>\n<li>Vitamin C (182% DV)<\/li>\n<li>Vitamin K (59% DV)<\/li>\n<li>Fiber (20% DV)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Carbs:\u00a0<\/strong>5 g fiber, 16 g sugar<\/p>\n<p>Known also as Chinese gooseberry, the furry, tropical kiwifruit is packed with nutrients. But one standout is its concentration of\u00a0vitamin K, which is believed to be an important nutrient for blood clotting and bone health. Kiwi provides over half of your daily intake in a single serving.<\/p>\n<h3>13. Avocado<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-174532\" src=\"https:\/\/bod-blog-assets.prod.cd.beachbodyondemand.com\/bod-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/26111258\/healthiest-fruit-600-avocado.jpg\" alt=\"Close Up of Avocado | Healthiest Fruits\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Top benefits (<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/171705\/nutrients\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">1 cup, cubes<\/a><strong>):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fiber (35% DV)<\/li>\n<li>Folate (30% DV)<\/li>\n<li>Potassium (16% DV)<\/li>\n<li>Vitamin K (26% DV)<\/li>\n<li>Oleic acid (a heart-healthy fatty acid)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Carbs:\u00a0<\/strong>10 g fiber, 1 g sugar<\/p>\n<p>This beloved fatty fruit is actually a berry. Though it differs from its berry cousins in that roughly 80 percent of its calories come from healthy fat, it shares the same high-fiber content. Most of the avocado\u2019s fat comes from the monounsaturated fat oleic acid, the same <a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/ency\/patientinstructions\/000785.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">heart-healthy<\/a>\u00a0fatty acid found in olives and olive oil.<\/p>\n<h3>14. Honeydew melon<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-174584\" src=\"https:\/\/bod-blog-assets.prod.cd.beachbodyondemand.com\/bod-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/26145033\/healthiest-fruit-600-honeydew.jpg\" alt=\"honeydew | Healthiest Fruit\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Top benefits (<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/169911\/nutrients\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">1 large wedge, or 1\u20448 of a melon<\/a><strong>):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Vitamin C (75% DV)<\/li>\n<li>Folate (12% DV)<\/li>\n<li>Potassium (16% DV)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Carbs: <\/strong>1 g fiber, 13 g sugar<\/p>\n<p>Potassium is a mighty mineral abundant in honeydews that helps support healthy blood pressure already within the normal range, aid normal growth and development, and assists in maintaining proper fluid balance \u2014 not to mention that it\u2019s key in muscle contractions, including those governing your heartbeat.<\/p>\n<p>It also contains folate, which\u00a0is especially important for women who are pregnant, or looking to become pregnant as it is believed to help prevent\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/neuraltubedefects.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">neural tube birth defects<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>15. Blueberries<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-174535\" src=\"https:\/\/bod-blog-assets.prod.cd.beachbodyondemand.com\/bod-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/26111321\/healthiest-fruit-600-blueberries.jpg\" alt=\"Close Up of Blueberries | Healthiest Fruits\" width=\"601\" height=\"400\"\/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Top benefits (<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/590178\/nutrients\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">1 cup<\/a><strong>):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Vitamin C (16% DV)<\/li>\n<li>Vitamin K (24% DV)<\/li>\n<li>Fiber (15% DV)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Carbs:<\/strong>\u00a04 g fiber, 15 g sugar<\/p>\n<p>Hunnes notes that the appearance of blueberries on this list shouldn\u2019t surprise anyone. \u201cThey contain\u00a0anthocyanins\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.beachbodyondemand.com\/blog\/antioxidants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">antioxidants<\/a>, as evidenced by their super dark color,\u201d she explains. \u201cThey also have a lot of fiber and few calories per serving because they\u2019re high in water content.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Plus, this nutrient-packed fruit is versatile. Blend it into smoothies, use it as a topping for yogurt or even your lunch salad, or just throw a handful in a bag for a snack on the go.<\/p>\n<h3>16. Pluots (or plumcots)<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-174583\" src=\"https:\/\/bod-blog-assets.prod.cd.beachbodyondemand.com\/bod-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/26145025\/healthiest-fruit-600-pluot.jpg\" alt=\"pluot | Healthiest Fruit\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Top benefits (<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/522871\/nutrients\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">2 pluots<\/a><strong>):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Vitamin A (10% DV)<\/li>\n<li>Vitamin C (15% DV)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cabs:<\/strong>\u00a02 g fiber, 15 g sugar<\/p>\n<p>This combination of the plum and apricot wins top marks from Hunnes as well thanks to its antioxidant-like compounds. Look for fruits with a deep, dark red color for the most potent hit of these nutrients, which are believed to help reduce oxidative stress.<\/p>\n<h3>17. Blackberries<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-174534\" src=\"https:\/\/bod-blog-assets.prod.cd.beachbodyondemand.com\/bod-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/26111314\/healthiest-fruit-600-blackberries.jpg\" alt=\"Basket of Blackberries | Healthiest Fruits\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Top benefits (<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/173946\/nutrients\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">1 cup<\/a><strong>):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fiber (29% DV)<\/li>\n<li>Manganese (40% DV)<\/li>\n<li>Vitamin C (34% DV)<\/li>\n<li>Vitamin K (24% DV)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Carbs:\u00a0<\/strong>8 g fiber, 7 g sugar<\/p>\n<p>By now it\u2019s clear that deep-red berries are a nutritional winner. But the blackberry, in particular, is high in <a href=\"https:\/\/lpi.oregonstate.edu\/mic\/minerals\/manganese\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">manganese<\/a>, which is believed to be essential to the\u00a0formation of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beachbodyondemand.com\/blog\/what-is-collagen\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">collagen<\/a>. It shares a lot of the same nutritional benefits as vitamin C, in which these bright berries are also abundant.<\/p>\n<h3>18. Figs<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-174538\" src=\"https:\/\/bod-blog-assets.prod.cd.beachbodyondemand.com\/bod-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/26111343\/healthiest-fruit-600-figs.jpg\" alt=\"Whole and Sliced Figs | Healthiest Fruits\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Top benefits (<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/173021\/nutrients\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">3 medium fresh figs<\/a><strong>):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Vitamin B6 (10% DV)<\/li>\n<li>Fiber (14% DV)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Carbs:<\/strong>\u00a04 g fiber, 24 g sugar<\/p>\n<p>This Mediterranean staple doesn\u2019t get the attention it deserves. Not only does it offer the above nutrients, dried versions also\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/15670984\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">contain antioxidant-like compounds<\/a>. Researchers have highlighted figs in particular as among the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/15670984\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">best dried fruit sources<\/a>\u00a0for these compounds, which research suggests may help to reduce damage caused by free radicals.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div data-type=\"_mgwidget\" data-widget-id=\"1675549\">\r\n<\/div>\r\n<script>(function(w,q){w[q]=w[q]||[];w[q].push([\"_mgc.load\"])})(window,\"_mgq\");\r\n<\/script>\r\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Let\u2019s make one thing clear right away: There is no number-one healthiest fruit. 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