Health Benefits of Each Fruit

Although fruit nutrition facts vary with each individual fruit, fruits of similar colors contain
similar nutritional benefits.  While some fruits are considered to be superfoods due to
their large supply of nutrients, all edible fruits provide exceptional nutritional benefits.  
Nutrition research shows that each fruit contains its own set of vitamins, minerals.

Blue/Purple

*Nutrition Information - Blue and purple fruits are especially good sources of      
*phytochemicals such as anthocyanins and phenolic compounds.
*Fruit Sources - Blackberries, Blueberries, Plums, Purple Figs, and Purple Grapes.

  

Green

*Nutrition Information - Green fruits are especially good sources of potent
*phytochemicals such as lutein and indoles.
*Fruit Sources - Avocados, Green Apples, Green Grapes, Green Pears,
*Honeydew Melon, Kiwifruit, and Limes.

Orange/Yellow

*Nutrition Information - Orange and yellow fruits are especially good sources of
*antioxidants such as vitamin C, carotenoids, and bioflavonoids.
*Fruit Sources - Apricots, Cantaloupe, Lemons, Mangoes, Nectarines, Oranges,
*Papayas, Peaches, Pineapple, Tangerines, and Yellow Watermelon.

....Red/Pink

*Nutrition Information - Red fruits are especially good sources of
*phytochemicals such as lycopene and anthocyanins.
*Fruit Sources - Red Apples, Blood Oranges, Cherries, Cranberries, Red Grapes,
*Red/Pink Grapefruit, Pomegranates, Raspberries, Strawberries, Tomatoes, and
*Watermelon.

White (also Tan/Brown)

*Nutrition Information - The white fruit group also includes tan and brown fruits.
*Fruits in this group are especially good sources of anthocyanins and other
*various nutrients for each individual fruit.  
*Fruit Sources - Bananas, Brown Pears, Dates, White Nectarines, and White
*Peaches.