Sweet and juicy to taste, orange is one of the most popular fruits around the world. It contains 88 percent of vitamin C and belongs to a group of citrus fruits called hesperedium. They help boost immunity, improve eyesight, prevent heart disease and hair loss, helps in brain development and improve the quality of sperms.
Avocados are considered as one of the healthiest foods in the planet because they contain in excess of 25 essential nutrients, including vitamin A, B, C, E and K. It also contains fiber, protein and several beneficial phytochemicals which protect against various diseases and illness.
Mangos tastes so good people forget they are also healthy. They contain 76 percent of vitamin C. research indicates that antioxidants in mangos have been found to protect against colon, breast, leukemia and prostate cancers.
Despite popular belief that watermelon is made up of only water and sugar, watermelon is actually considered a nutrient dense food, a food that provides a high amount of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants for a low amount of calories. A cup of watermelon juice contains 16 percent of vitamin C.
Guava is known to have the highest level of vitamin C, so when looking for fruits containing vitamin C do not miss out on it. The fruit contains about 338 percent of vitamin C. Guava is a rich source of antioxidants, phytonutrients and flavonoid that make it highly beneficial to protect from cancer.
Pineapple is a source of important vitamins and minerals such as thiamin, ribovlavin, vitamin B-6, floate, pantothetic acid, magnesium and antioxidants. it contains 131 percent of vitamin C.
Creamy, rich and sweet bananas are a favorite food for everyone from infants to elders. The fruits which comes in its own yellow jacket are a good source of minerals and vitamins. it improves your mood and reduces PMS symptoms by eating a banana, which regulates blood sugar and produces stress-relieving relaxation.
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