Top 10 Healthiest Fruits In The World
3. Guava
Guavas are common tropical fruits cultivated and enjoyed in many tropical and subtropical regions. It is rich in vitamin A, vitamin C and antioxidants like carotene and lycopene which help protect the skin from wrinkles. A guava a day, keeps fine lines away!
Guavas contain 4 times the vitamin C content present in oranges. Vitamin C helps improve immunity and protects you against common infections and pathogens.
Guava leaves contain both carotenoids and polyphenols like gallocatechin and leucocyanidin. As some of these phytochemicals produce the fruit skin and flesh color, guavas that are red-orange tend to have more polyphenol and carotenoid content than yellow-green ones.
Guava Nutrition Facts (100 g):
- Calories — 68
- Sugar — 9 grams
- Fiber — 5 grams
- Omega 3’s — 112.0 mg
- Antioxidants — 1.20 mmol
- Glycemic Load — 4
- Vitamin A — 12%
- B Vitamins — 34%
- Vitamin C — 381%
- Vitamin E — 4%
- Vitamin K — 3%
- Potassium — 12%
4. Strawberries
Strawberries are an excellent source of vitamins C and K as well as providing a good dose of fibre, folic acid, manganese and potassium. They also contain significant amounts of phytonutrients and flavanoids which makes strawberries bright red. They have been used throughout history in a medicinal context to help with digestive ailments, teeth whitening and skin irritations. Their fibre and fructose content may help regulate blood sugar levels by slowing digestion and the fibre is thought to have a satiating effect. Leaves can be eaten raw, cooked or used to make tea.
Strawberry Nutrition Facts (100 g):
- Calories — 32
- Sugar — 5 grams
- Fiber — 2 grams
- Omega 3’s — 65.0 mg
- Antioxidants — 2.77 mmol
- Glycemic Load — 2
- Vitamin A — 0%
- B Vitamins — 14%
- Vitamin C — 98%
- Vitamin E — 1%
- Vitamin K — 3%
- Potassium — 4%
