Fruits

Apples

Benefits:

- Low in calories, high in soluble fibers that help lower cholesterol.

Drawbacks:

- Relatively low in nutrients.

- May contain pesticide residues.

The average apple provides only 8mg of vitamin C, or 13% of your RDA.

Apricots

Benefits:

- Rich source of beta carotene, iron and potassium.

- High in fiber, low in calories.

- Dried apricots and apricot leather are nutritious fat-free snack foods.

Drawbacks:

- Sticky residue from dried apricots can lead to cavities.

- Some allergy issues.

The beta carotene it contains is an antioxidant.

Rich in vitamin C, nut is lost when it is canned or dried.

High in iron and potassium.

Three fresh apricots or 10 dired halves provide more than 25% of your RDA of vitamin A.

Bananas

Good source of potassium, folate and vitamins C and B6.

Because they are bland, easy to digest and hypoallergenic, they are an ideal early food for babies.

Bananas are only exceeded by avocados (which are high in fat) as a fruit source for potassium, a mineral instrumental in proper muscle function.

Foods that harm, foods that heal.