Health and Men

Top Ten Fruits

by Scott on July 10th, 2007

According to an article in the June 2006 Issue of Men’s Health Magazine the top ten fruits are as follows:

Ever wonder which fruit is healthiest? Blueberries rank the highest according to the USDA scientists. They contain more disease fighting antioxidants per 1-cup serving than any other fruit. Check out the rest of the top 10, and not one additional measurement: total antioxidants per calorie. Cranberries have the highest score in this category, containing the most antioxidants for the fewest calories.

Fruit Antioxidants per serving/ Antioxidants per calorie
1. Blueberries 13,427/ 162
2. Cranberries 8,983/ 204
3. Blackberries 7,701 /124
4. Raspberries 6,058 /95
5. Strawberries 5,938 /112
6. Apples 5,900 /82
7. Cherries 4,873 /54
8. Black Plums 4,844/ 64
9. Avocados 3,344 /12
10. Pears 3,172 /33

Source: Men’s Health Magazine, June 2006 issue.

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