What's the healthiest fruit in the world?

Question

Considering things like calories, vitamins, sugar, etc.

Answer 1

Bananas
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> This is interesting. After Reading this, you'll never look at a
> banana in the same way again.
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> Bananas. Containing three natural sugars - sucrose, fructose and
> glucose
> combined with fiber, a banana gives an instant, sustained and
> substantial boost of energy.
>
> Research has proven that just two bananas provide enough energy for a
> strenuous 90-minute workout. No wonder the banana is the number one
> fruit with the world's leading athletes.
>
> But energy isn't the only way a banana can help us keep fit. It can
> also
> help overcome or prevent a substantial number of illnesses and
> conditions, making it a must to add to our daily diet.
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> Depression:
> According to a recent survey undertaken by MIND amongst people
> suffering
> from depression, many felt much better after eating a banana. This is
> because bananas contain tryptophan, a type of protein that the body
> converts into serotonin, known to make you relax, improve your mood
> and
> generally make you feel happier.
>
> PMS: Forget the pills - eat a banana. The vitamin B6 it contains
> regulates blood glucose levels, which can affect your mood.
>
> Anemia: High in iron, bananas can stimulate the production of
> hemoglobin
> in the blood and so helps in cases of anemia.
>
> Blood Pressure: This unique tropical fruit is extremely high in
> potassium yet low in salt, making it the perfect to beat blood
> pressure.
> So much so, the US Food and Drug Administration has just allowed the
> banana industry to make official claims for the fruit's ability to
> reduce the risk of blood pressure and stroke
>
> Brain Power: 200 students at a Twickenham (Middlesex) school were
> helped
> through their exams this year by eating bananas at breakfast, break,
> and
> lunch in a bid to boost their brain power. Research has shown that
the
> potassium-packed fruit can assist learning by making pupils more
> alert.
>
> Constipation: High in fiber, including bananas in the diet can help
> restore normal bowel action, helping to overcome the problem without
> resorting to laxatives.
>
> Hangovers: One of the quickest ways of curing a hangover is to make a
> banana milkshake, sweetened with honey. The banana calms the stomach
> and, with the help of the honey, builds up depleted blood sugar
> levels,
> while the milk soothes and re-hydrates your system.
>
> Heartburn: Bananas have a natural antacid effect in the body, so if
> you
> suffer from heartburn, try eating a banana for soothing relief.
>
> Morning Sickness: Snacking on bananas between meals helps to keep
> blood
> sugar levels up and avoid morning sickness.
>
> Mosquito bites: Before reaching for the insect bite cream, try
rubbing
> the affected area with the inside of a banana skin. Many people find
> it
> amazingly successful at reducing swelling and irritation.
>
> Nerves: Bananas are high in B vitamins that help calm the nervous
> system.
>
> Overweight and at work? Studies at the Institute of Psychology in
> Austria found pressure at work leads to gorging on comfort food like
> chocolate and crisps. Looking at 5,000 hospital patients, researchers
> found the most obese were more likely to be in high-pressure jobs.
The
> report concluded that, to avoid panic-induced food cravings, we need
> to
> control our blood sugar levels by snacking on high carbohydrate foods
> every two hours to keep levels steady
>
> Ulcers: The banana is used as the dietary food against intestinal
> disorders because of its soft texture and smoothness. It is the only
> raw
> fruit that can be eaten without distress in over-chronicler cases. It
> also neutralizes over-acidity and reduces irritation by coating the
> lining of the stomach.
>
> Temperature control: Many other cultures see bananas as a "cooling"
> fruit that can lower both the physical and emotional temperature of
> expectant mothers. In Thailand, for example, pregnant women eat
> bananas
> to ensure their baby is born with a cool temperature.
>
> Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): Bananas can help SAD sufferers
> because they contain the natural mood enhancer tryptophan.
>
> Smoking: Bananas can also help people trying to give up smoking. The
> B6,B12 they contain, as well as the potassium and magnesium found in
> them, help the body recover from the effects of nicotine withdrawal.
>
> Stress: Potassium is a vital mineral, which helps normalize the
> heartbeat, sends oxygen to the brain and regulates your body's water
> balance. When we are stressed, our metabolic rate rises, thereby
> reducing our potassium levels. These can be rebalanced with the help
> of
> a high-potassium banana snack.
>
> Strokes: According to research in "The New England Journal of
> Medicine,"eating bananas as part of a regular diet can cut the risk
of
> death by strokes by as much as 40%!
>
> Warts: Those keen on natural alternatives swear that if you want to
> kill
> off a wart, take a piece of banana skin and place it on the wart,
with
> the yellow side out. Carefully hold the skin in place with a plaster
> or
> surgical tape!
>
> So, a banana really is a natural remedy for many ills. When you
> compare
> it to an apple, it has four times the protein, twice the
carbohydrate,
> three times the phosphorus, five times the vitamin A and iron, and
> twice
> the other vitamins and minerals. It is also rich in potassium and is
> one
> of the best value foods around. So maybe its time to change that
> well-known phrase so that we say, "A banana a day keeps the doctor
> away!"

Answer 2

PURPLE tomatoes! Tomato is a fruit; not a veggie.

http://www.usatoday.com/tech/science/discoveries/2006-10-22-purple-tomatoes_x.htm?POE=TECISVA

Jones discovered that the purple tomato, unlike its red cousins, contained high levels of anthocyanins, a chemical found in dark fruit pigments such as blueberries and grapes that can act as an anti-oxidant. The purple tomato also has red skin at the base, so it still contains lycopene, another anti-oxidant.


pomegranate's are also great.

Answer 3

I think all fruits in general are healthy just depends on which nutrients you need more of. I'd say apples, you know the saying...Apple a day keeps the doctor away.

Answer 4

My answer would be dragon fruit. This epiphytes plant is a South American cactus. The natives there commonly called it "Pitaya". In Asia, it is called the "Dragon Fruit". Here in my country (Malaysia), we called it "Buah Naga". The Chinese called it "Paw Wong Fa Kor".

Many believe dragon fruit are good for human health. They are believed to be good for people with a high level of blood sugar, they help prevent cancer, reduce the cholesterol content in human blood, prevent bleeding and are good for dental health.

:: Dragon fruit Pictures ::

http://images.search.yahoo.com/search/images?p=dragon+fruit&ei=UTF-8&fr=sfp&x=wrt

Answer 5

well, an apple a day keeps the doctor away.......watermellon is low-cal but lots of sugar and its addictive....grapes are probably pretty high up there...bananas are relatively healthy, what with their potassium and such....peaches are a good option though possibly slightly high in calories....uhhh...maybe you oughtta stick with veggies.....lol i hate those...:) ive also heard that your body naturally craves the fruit that you need the most(if its plums, you probably need iron, if its bananas, you need potassium, etc.)

Answer 6

I agree with the first guy..an apple will wake you up..even more then a cup of coffee will. Tomatos are healthy too! (yes they are a fruit) :)..But all fruit is healthy!

Answer 7

I would have to say the apple not only is it good for you but with each bite it helps clean the teeths

Answer 8

Banana. Its cheap and full of iron, protein and vitamins.

Answer 9

Blueberries, avocadoes

Answer 10

Blueberries contain more antioxidents per weight than other fruits

http://www.longevityblog.com/blog/msgs/28_Blueberries_for_Youthfulness.php