Strawberries

Strawberries are  known for their high nutritional value and medicinal properties. Just eight strawberries daily provides more than 20% of the daily recommended folate intake for expectant mothers, and more vitamin C than an orange.    They are also high in folic acid  Folate is a water soluble B vitamin which helps prevent birth defects such as spina bifida in newborn babies.

    Bananas

 

Bananas are very low in Saturated Fat, Cholesterol and Sodium. It is also a good source of Dietary Fiber, Vitamin C, Potassium and Manganese, and a very good source of Vitamin B6.  Because of their impressive potassium content, bananas are highly recommended by doctors for patients whose potassium is low. One large banana, about 9 inches in length, packs 602 mg of potassium and only carries 140 calories.

 

   Apples

 

Apples are a good source of vitamins A and B1 and rich in a number of minerals.  It is a good idea to eat apples with their skin. Almost half of the vitamin C content is just underneath the skin. Eating the skin also increases insoluble fiber content.

 

   Peaches

 

A medium size peach has about 35 calories - a perfect snack or dessert just as is. Peaches are a good source of fiber. 

 

   Watermelon

Watermelon contains high concentrations of lycopene, an antioxidant that may help reduce the risks of cancer and other diseases. Watermelon is fat free, nutritionally low in calories and considered an ideal diet food, and is high in energy, making it a great energy boost!