The 8 Healthiest Fruits

Since before we can remember, our parents shoved the "eat your fruits and veggies" rule down our throats. No I'm not here to say that this is not the case or that fruits are secretly horrible for you and killing our youth! I have always been curious as to which fruits are actually the best ones for you. 

So here they are. The 8 Healthiest Fruits.

#1 Strawberries

-Great source of vitamin C

-Helps control type 2 diabetes

-helps fight off heart disease and inflammation

#2 Red Grapes

-Source of resveratrol (a powerful antioxidant that helps fight heart disease)

#3 Kiwi

-Lots of vitamin C

-Lower the risk of cancer

-Protects from DNA damage

#4 Apples

-Skin has a high source of fiber (soluble and insoluble)

-Filled with antioxidants

#5 Oranges

-Lots of vitamin C (almost a full day's worth)

-Lots of potassium

-Source of hesperidin (lowers cholesterol)

-According to research, the sent of oranges is calming

#6 Blueberries

-Rich in antioxidants that prevent cancer and macular degeneration

-Protects against urinary tract infections

#7 Papaya

-Source of papain (helps improve your digestion)

-Lots of vitamin C

good source of folate 

#8 Bananas

-High in potassium

-Low in sodium

-Lowers rush of high blood pressure and stroke

-Helps prevent stomach ulcers