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| Guavas |
| These luscious tropical fruits are very rich in antioxidant vitamin C: one provides almost 300 percent of the RDA. They also contain an abundance of soluble fiber as well as beta-carotene, potassium, phosphorus, and calcium, all for very few calories. |
| Kiwis |
| Kiwis deserve to be liberated from the fruit salad and stand on their own as a top healing food. The gem-like green flesh of one kiwi contains 120 percent of the RDA for vitamin Calmost twice as much as an orange. And unlike many fruits and vegetables, which lose many of their nutrients when stored for more than a few days, kiwis retain 90 percent of their vitamin C even after six months, making them a valuable staple for your refrigerator's fruit bin. Kiwis also provide an abundance of heart-protective potassium, more fiber than an apple, and an enzyme called atinidin, which aids digestion. All that for very few calories and an abundance of flavor. |
| Lemons and Limes |
| Both of these citrus fruits are excellent sources of vitamin C, along with B vitamins, vitamin E, potassium, magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, copper, zinc, iron, and manganese. They're also full of bioflavonoids, which act as powerful antioxidants and regulate enzymes that may promote tumor growth; the citrus oil limonene has also been shown to help prevent tumor growth. Terpenes help regulate cholesterol and act as antioxidants, guarding cells against toxic damage. Of course, you're not likely to sit down to a plate of lemons, |
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