Top 10 Healthiest Fruits In The World
7. Papaya
Papaya is an excellent source of Vitamin-A and flavonoids like ß-carotene, lutein, zea-xanthin and cryptoxanthin. Vitamin A is required for maintaining healthy mucus membranes and skin and is essential for healthy vision.
These compounds are known to have antioxidant properties; help act as protective scavengers against oxygen-derived free radicals and reactive oxygen species (ROS) that play a role in aging and various disease processes.
Consumption of natural fruits rich in carotenes has known to protect the body from lung and oral cavity cancers.
Papaya Nutrition Facts (100 g):
- Calories — 39
- Sugar — 6 grams
- Fiber — 2 grams
- Omega 3’s — 25.0 mg
- Antioxidants — .42 mmol
- Glycemic Load — 2
- Vitamin A — 22%
- B Vitamins — 19%
- Vitamin C — 103%
- Vitamin E — 4%
- Vitamin K — 3%
- Potassium — 7%
8. Cantaloupe
Cantaloupes are commonly known as muskmelons and like most melons, it has a high water concentration, which means it will help you stay hydrated and keep you feeling full until lunchtime. Fresh cantaloupe is an excellent source of vitamin C and vitamin A, with other nutrients in negligible content.
Cantaloupe Nutrition Facts (100 g):
- Calories — 34
- Sugar — 8 grams
- Fiber — 1 grams
- Omega 3’s — 46.0 mg
- Antioxidants — 0.19 mmol
- Glycemic Load — 3
- Vitamin A — 68%
- B Vitamins — 18%
- Vitamin C — 61%
- Vitamin E — 0%
- Vitamin K — 3%
- Potassium — 8%
