Which Fruit Provides the Most Nutrition?

It would be an ideal world if we could pinpoint one fruit that provides maximum nutrition - but we know this is not an ideal world.

No single fruit supplies all of the fibre, vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals important for your health, so instead of trying to narrow down on that one elusive fruit, try a variety of types. Choose at least two types of fruit each day for the strongest impact on your health.

Berries, such as raspberries, blueberries, strawberries and blackberries are high in fibre and important phytochemicals that help fight cancer: sprinkle on cereal, blend into a paste or use as a yogurt topping.

Melons, such as cantaloupes are packed with Vitamin A, essential for healthy skin and the immune system and as an antioxidant to protect against chronic diseases. Melon cubes in your lunch make a great side dish; melon squares with yogurt are a great summertime treat too!

The mango with its exotic taste is an all time favourite that is a great source of beta-carotene which is important for a healthy skin and a strong immune system: be it in the form of a smoothie or as part of a fruit salad.

Apples do keep the doctor away for seven reasons: fibre, Vitamins B and C, potassium, boron, magnesium and phosphorus. Dicing apples in rice pulao or shredding into a garden salad are just as great!

Looking for rich source of Vitamin C? Guava, kiwi and papaya are Vitamin C powerhouses, perfect to add to your favorite smoothies or use in a yogurt.

Citrus fruit, such as oranges, grapefruit and even lemons, are important sources of fibre, vitamin C and flavonoids that help fight cancer and protect against heart disease. This summer, treat your guests to a vitamin-packed citrus cooler by floating citrus-fruit slices in an orange-lemonade punch.