Time to stock up on strawberries, pineapples, and more.
Key Takeaways
Fruit is often considered a healthy snack, and for good reason.
So, which fruits are the healthiest to eat?
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Heres what to stock up on for snack time and beyond.
Americans have now upped our avocado consumption to nearly 8 and a half pounds per person per year!
“Research has shown avocados can help support a healthy heart and immune system.
Blueberries
Blueberriesare easy to snack on and so healthy to eat.
Theres some pretty exciting research with blueberries, too.
Apples
Dont underestimate the humble apple!
Raspberries
Neuropathic practitioner Brenna Guan, MD, dubsraspberriesthe best fruit for skin and hormone health.
Bananas
If youre an active person, Guan recommendsbananas.
Bananas are high-glycemic fruits, she says.
Their naturally perfect packaging makes them easy to eat on the go for both children and athletes.
High in carbohydrates, bananas provide a quick source of energy.
They are alsorich in potassiumfor heart health and alkalinity.
Take them to the gym or pack em for a road trip.
And for parents who always want ahealthy snackon hand, bananas are the perfect solution.
Lemons
Pucker up because lemons are your new healthy fruit friend.
Lemon is an excellent choice forboosting health and immunity, Guan says.
Start your day with this vitamin C-rich juice that won’t impact your blood sugar.
Known as a cleansing fruit, lemon reduces inflammation and supplies many benefits, including stimulating digestion.
Mix [lemon juice] with warm water andgingerto help ward off seasonal illness.
Lemons also make an excellent garnish and addition to seafood recipes, salads, pastas, and more.
Use thelemon zestand juice to make the most out of every lemon.
Watermelons
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Sweet and hydrating,watermelonsare nature’s electrolyte drink, Guan says.
And there are so many ways to enjoy the fruit.
Everyone enjoys a nice slice of watermelon.
And with so many different types of watermelon, you shouldnt get bored of this juicy fruit.
Dates
Theres a reason dates are poised to be thenext superfood.
And yes, theyre a typical part of the Mediterranean diet, too.
They’re high in water and low in carbs.
They provide such a big nutrition boost for very little calories.
Cherries
Cherriesare one of the healthiest fruits, says Barnes.
They are packed with antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds.
Cherries can also help with inflammation, as theyre considered ananti-inflammatory food.
Blackberries
Like their blue and red counterparts,blackberriesare yet another superhealthy berryyou should eat regularly.
“Pomegranates can also improve cholesterol levels, which can reduce risk for heart disease,” she says.
Shapiro recommends adding the sweet yet tart seeds to salads, smoothies, yogurt, and oatmeal.
They can also be enjoyed on their own as a healthy snack.
Kiwi
If you’re looking for a vitamin boost, look no further than thekiwi.
Grapes
Snacking on a bowl of crisp grapes is the easiest way to enjoy this late-summer fruit.
She also suggestsfreezing grapesfor hot summer days or adding the fruit to chicken or tuna salad or yogurt bowls.
Guava
This tropical fruit tastes like a combination of pear and strawberry.
Slice up a batch of fresh papayas for the ultimate nutrient-dense experience!
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