Recommended For Help With:
• Immunity
• Heart health
• Reduces cholesterol
• Digestive health
• Blood health
• Enhanced brain function
Acerola
Acerola are dark red, cherrylike fruits that grow in hot climates. According to the USDA, acerola provide more vitamin C than other food sources—reputedly up to 13 times more in acerola juice than orange juice. Acerola can be found as supplements or juices, and less commonly as the fresh fruit, syrups, or, preserves. Acerola are low in calories, fat-free, and provide dietary fibre and vitamin A.
Nutrients in 1 oz (28 g)* acerola:
Calories, 9
Dietary fibre, 0.3 g
Magnesium, 5 mg
Niacin, 0.1 mg
Omega-3 fatty acids, 12.3 mg
Omega-6 fatty acids, 12.9 mg
Pantothenic acid, 0.1 mg
Phosphorus, 3.1 mg
Potassium, 40.9 mg
Vitamin A, 215 IU
Vitamin C, 470 mg
*1 acerola without pit is roughly 5 g
Health and healing benefits:
Immunity:
Vitamin C provides a boost to the immune system.
Heart health:
Omegas-3 and -6 and vitamin A protect against stroke, heart disease, and diabetes, and lower blood pressure.
Strong muscles and bones:
Protein helps build and repair bones, tissues, hormones, and body chemicals. Phosphorus assists healthy bone formation.
Brain function:
Omega-3 and omega-6 enhance brain function and are believed to aid memory.
Good internal health:
Potassium keeps the organs in good working order.
Joint health:
Fatty acids and magnesium reduce joint inflammation.
Healthy skin:
Vitamin A helps prevent acne.
Tissue regeneration:
Vitamin A is central to tissue regeneration, and fatty acids and protein assist in cellular regeneration.
Digestive health:
The dietary fibre aids digestive health and reduces cholesterol.
Glycemic load: 0
Inflammatory index: Strongly anti-inflammatory
Recommended For Help With:
• Immunity
• Heart health
• Reduces cholesterol
• Tissue regeneration
• Joint health
• Healthy skin
Apple
Apples are one of the most popular fruit snacks. They are delicious, and rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. The antioxidants in apples prevent disease and strengthen the immune system, fighting bone disease and inflammation. Apples are low in calories but rich in fibre, promoting digestion. The carbohydrates and sugar in apples are good for quick energy. Apples have been recommended for acid reflux, and some people swear eating an apple dispels migraines.
Nutrients in 1 oz (28 g)* apple, raw:
Calories, 15
Calcium, 1.7 mg
Carbohydrate, 4 g
Dietary fibre, 1 g
Omega-3 fatty acids, 2.5 mg
Omega-6 fatty acids, 12 mg
Phosphorus, 3.1 mg
Potassium, 30 mg
Sugars, 3 g
Vitamin C, 1.3 mg
Vitamin K, 0.6 mcg
*1 medium apple is roughly 180 g
Health and healing benefits:
Internal health:
Potassium keeps the organs in good working order.
Heart and blood health:
Omegas-3 and -6 protect against heart disease and stroke and lower blood pressure. Vitamin K is important to the blood, such as regulating clotting, and menstrual flow and pain.
Immunity:
Vitamin C provides a huge boost to the immune system.
Joint health:
Fatty acids reduce joint inflammation.
Energy:
Carbohydrates are important for energy production.
Brain function:
Omega-3 and omega-6 enhance brain function and are believed to aid memory.
Strong bones:
Calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin K assist healthy bone formation.
Digestive health:
The dietary fibre aids digestive health and reduces cholesterol, helping you feel fuller faster.
Glycemic load: 1
Inflammatory index: Anti-inflammatory
Recommended For Help With:
• Immunity
• Heart health
• Strong bones
• Reduces inflammation
• Energy
• Digestive health
Apple Juice
Although it does not contain the fibre and pectin of whole apples, apple juice is an alkalizing drink. Like fresh apples, the carbohydrates in apple juice provide a boost of energy. Vitamin C is essential for immune health, and potassium maintains the good condition of organs. However, apple juice often has a high sugar content, so should be drunk in moderation.
Apricot, Raw
Apricots are small orange fruits that are native to China, but are now found all over the world as fresh fruit, dried fruit, and nectar. Apricots are very low in saturated fat, sodium, and cholesterol, and a good source of dietary fibre. However, most of the calories do come from sugars. Apricots are packed with beta-carotene for heart health and are a good source of vitamins A, C, E, and K, as well as potassium. Apricots provide health benefits for the immune system, vision, skin, and bone strength.