Super Fruits For Your Health

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1. Pomegranate


Also known as: Granada
What it is: Has around 600 seeds that can range from white to deep red.
Where it grows: Native to the Mediterranean Middle East.
Supposed benefits: Some studies suggest that the juice may contain almost three times the total antioxidants in green tea and red wine.
2. Kiwi


Also known as: Chinese gooseberry
What it is: Flesh can be bright green or golden.
Where it grows: Can be grown in most temperate climates with adequate summer heat.
Supposed benefits: A single kiwi is said to supply more than the normal daily adult requirement of vitamin C.
3. Mangosteen


Also known as: Manggis
What it is: Has sweet-sour white flesh.
Where it grows: Primarily in countries with a hot, humid climate such as Thailand , Malaysia , Singapore, Vietnam , and Indonesia.
Supposed benefits: Its rind contains xanthones, which are said to neutralise free radicals.
4. Goji (pronounced goh-gee)



Also known as: Wolfberry
What it is: Red berries that are usually found dried.
Where it grows: China , Mongolia and the Himalayas in Tibet.
Supposed benefits: It contains carotenoids that act as antioxidants to protect the retina of the eye.


    
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5. Cranberry


Also known as: Mossberry, fenberry
What it is: Berries, 6 to 18mm in size, turn deep red when ripe.
Where it grows: A major commercial crop in the United States and Canada.
Supposed benefits: It is used to prevent or treat urinary tract infections.
6. Noni


Also known as: Cheese fruit, ach, mengkudu
What it is: Oval-shaped and prickly.
Where it grows: Native to South-east Asia but now grows in India and the Pacific islands.
Supposed benefits: The juice is said to be able to help reduce high blood pressure and relieve arthritic pain as it contains a high level of antioxidants.
7. Avocado


Also known as: Palta, abacate
What it is: Egg shaped, green-brown on the outside and green-yellow on the inside.
Where it grows: Long history of being cultivated in Central and South America.
Supposed benefits: It contains healthy monounsaturated fat, which has been linked to a reduced risk of cancer, heart disease and diabetes.
8. Seabuckthorn


Also known as: Sandthorn, seaberry
What it is: Soft and juicy orange berries, 6 to 9mm in diameter.
Where is grows: Native to Europe and Asia.
Supposed benefits: It is said to boost the immune system as it is rich in vitamin C.
9. Blueberry


Also known as: Bleuet
What it is: Indigo berries, 5 to 16mm in diameter.
Where it grows: Native to North America but also grown in Australia, New Zealand and South American countries.
Supposed benefits: It is said to be an anti-aging superstar that is loaded with antioxidants to improve vision and brain function.
10. Acai (pronounced as-sa-E)


Also known as: Cabbage palm berry
What it is: A dark-blue berry that is similar in size to a grape.
Where it grows: South American rainforests.
Supposed benefits: Claims to have twice the antioxidants found in blueberries, as well as omega fatty acids, protein and fiber.

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