Some interesting facts you may like to know about which fruits are more 'powerful' than others:
Mango - Packed with lots of healthy Vitamin A, higher than a papaya
Watermelon - Contains more lycopene than tomatoes. Lycopene is a cancer-fighting phytochemical
Grape - The seeds and skins of this little fruit are high in polyphenols, a form of antioxidant that helps to fight against diseases
Orange - High in vitamin C and contains lutein and zeaxanthin, which aids to fight against diseases.
Passionfruit, Apple & Pear - Ensure healthy bowels, passionfruit tops your apple and pear for that.
Banana - Packed with lots of potassium which fights a range of ills from osteoporosis, stroke, hypertension, kidney stones, fatigue and constipation.
Apricot, Cantaloupe Melon - Contains high amounts of beta-carotene, which helps to boost immunity.
Guava - With 150mg of Vitamin C, 3x more than oranges, high in fibre and potassium too.
13 December, 2006
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I haven't had passion fruit. Humm, I need to change that. I love Mangoes. Thank you for listing what each fruit does for the body. Thank you for participating in Fitness for Moms Carnival.
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