6 Most Healthy Fruits You Should Eat!

We hear that fruits are good for health from an early age and rightfully so because according to the centre for Disease Control and Prevention, those who have a large intake of fruits in their diet, have a lesser risk of cancer, diabetes and other chronic diseases. The reason for it is pretty straight forward; fruits are filled with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants but very low in calories. The good thing about fruits is that they are delicious so consuming them isn’t a problem! However, some fruits are better than the other in terms of the nutritional values they have. 

While it is true that different people will rank different fruits differently, depending on what they are looking for. For example, if a person is looking for potassium then he will go for bananas as they have high potassium content. If he requires vitamin C then he will opt for citrus fruits and so on. So, here is the list of the healthiest fruits considered around the world, not ranked according to their nutrition, because as explained, that depends on your body’s needs! So, the next time you do grocery in Lahore, Islamabad, or any other city, make sure to add these fruits in your cart. The list has been designed keeping in mind the availability of

Apples: 

One of the most famous sayings is ‘an apple a day, keeps the doctor away’ and rightfully so! Apple has so many health benefits that if you consume it daily, you’ll have such a strong immune system that you wouldn’t require to visit doctors’ often! It is a low-calorie snack that has a high content of fibre, low carbohydrates and natural sugars. Apple helps in maintaining a low cholesterol level, has antioxidants and helps in reducing the chances of stroke, heart diseases and cancer. 

Watermelon: 

Did you know that 92% of watermelon is water? This makes it a great hydration agent. If you aren’t hydrated 20% from your food intake, yu can suffer from dehydration that can cause light headaches too. Watermelon rich snacks help you in avoiding that. Plus, this fruit is rich in potassium and magnesium too so it can help balance the excess sodium in your diet! 

Bananas: 

If you suffer from high blood pressure then make sure to include banana in your diet. This fruit is rich in potassium content and helps in muscle functionalities. It’s ideal for reducing high blood pressure and reducing the chances of a stroke. Bananas also have high fibre content and thus help in restoring normal bowel function. As they have natural sugars in them too, they can prove to be good natural energy sources for your body. 

Coconut: 

Coconut water is considered the healthiest beverage by many because it has all the 5 essential electrolytes0 potassium, magnesium, phosphorus and sodium, is refreshing and tasty! Coconut is recommended to people who suffer from diabetes and is recommended by nutrients to them as it contains all-natural sugars. They also have high manganese content which is nutrient essential for healthy bones. Moreover, coconuts are also rich in copper and iron which help in the formation of red blood cells in the body. 

Cherries: 

Cherries are rich in iron content and have good amounts of potassium, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, magnesium and folates. Cherries play a significant role in reducing heart inflammation, bad cholesterol and chronic disease risk. They have disease-fighting flavonoids and thus are recommended by doctors to strengthen your immune system. 

Red Grapes: 

Red grapes are rich in iron, fibre, protein and other disease-fighting antioxidants. They are extremely helpful in fighting off cancer and heart diseases as they contain flavonoids, anthocyanins and resveratrol. Plus, they have very little calories in them which makes them ideal for those who are going through a diet. 1 cup of red grapes has only 60 calories in them!