🍓 Strawberry: Low calorie, high in vitamin C, improves blood sugar regulation and heart health.
🍉 Watermelon: Low calorie, contains lycopene and citrulline, benefits heart health and exercise performance.

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Adding any of these fruits to your diet is a fantastic way to boost your health!

🍑 Plum: High polyphenols, supports bone and heart health.
🍐 Pear: Aids digestive health and reduces inflammation.
🍍 Pineapple: High in antioxidants and manganese, supports digestion and muscle recovery.

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🍑 Nectarine: Contains antioxidants, benefits heart and digestive health.
🍎 Pomegranate: Rich in antioxidants, reduces blood pressure, boosts brain health, and prevents chronic diseases.
🎃 Pumpkin: High in carotenoids, supports eye, heart, and immune health.

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🍋 Lemon/Lime: Low calorie, high in vitamin C and various antioxidants, supports blood vessel health, improves iron absorption, and prevents kidney stones.
🥭 Mango: Contains vitamin C and beta-carotene, benefits heart and immune health, higher in sugar.

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🌰 Fig: Lots of fiber, aids digestion, best in moderation due to high sugar.
🍊 Grapefruit: Low calorie, high in antioxidants, boosts immune health and improves insulin sensitivity.
🍇 Grape: Rich in antioxidants, supports heart health, and regulates sleep.

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🍈 Cantaloupe: Low calorie, high in carotenoids and vitamin C, supports eye and heart health.
🍒 Cherry: High in antioxidants and melatonin, aids in muscle recovery, and improves sleep quality.
🥥 Coconut: High in healthy fats, fiber, antimicrobial, and good for brain health.

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🍌 Banana: Provides energy, rich in B6, manganese, and potassium. Good for gut health and immunity.
🍇 Blackberry/Blueberry: High antioxidant content, supports immune and heart health, reduces oxidative damage, and aids in cognitive health.

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In the next thread about vitamin C, I’ll cover three studies on why overdosing with ascorbic acid might not be a great idea. ❗

But something tells me that if Linus Pauling had seen these findings, he might’ve been more cautious about pushing high doses of vitamin C.

In other words, for a supplement to match the benefits of a few servings of fruits or dark leafy greens, you’d need to consume a lot of ascorbic acid—far more than the typical vitamin C supplement contains. 🤔

Not quite.

Foods are more than just the sum of their individual parts. 🍏🥦

For example, when scientists studied the antioxidant power of a small piece of apple, they found that just 5.7 mg of vitamin C had the same antioxidant effect as 1,500 mg of isolated vitamin C (ascorbic acid) supplement.

At the same time, large population studies show that people who eat plenty of fruits and vegetables—foods rich in vitamin C—tend to have lower rates of heart disease, cancer, and overall mortality.

So, many naturally assume that vitamin C is the magic bullet, right?