Lifestyles Ideas Management - Super Fruits

Ten fruits classified under "super" labels:

Pomegranate
Another name for Pomegranate is Granada.
It has around 600 seeds that can range from white to deep red
This fruit is native to the Mediterranean Middle East
Some studies suggest that the juice may contain almost three times the total antioxidants
in green tea and red wine

Kiwi
Another name for Kiwi is Chinese gooseberry
Its flesh can be bright green or golden
It can be grown in most temperate climates with adequate summer heat
A single kiwi is said to supply more than the normal daily adult requirement of vitamin C

Mangosteen
Another name for Mangosteen is Manggis
It has a sweet sour white flesh
Mangosteen is found primarily in countries like Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam and Indonesia
Its rind contains xanthones which are said to neutralize free radicals

Goji
Another name is Wolfberry
Red berries that are usually found dried
The fruit is grown in China, Mongolia and the Himalayas in Tibet
It contains carotenoids that act as antioxidants to protect the retina of the eye

Cranberry
Another name for Cranberry is Mossberry and fenberry
Berries is about 6 to 8mm in size, turn deep red when ripe
A major commercial crop in United States and Canada
It is used to prevent or treat urinary tract infections

Noni
Another name is cheese fruit, ach, mengkudu
The fruit is oval shaped and prickly
The fruit is native to South East Asia but now grows in India and Pacific islands
The juice is used to be able to reduce high blood pressure and relieve arthritic pain as it contains a high level of antioxidants

Avocado
Another name is Palta, abacate
The fruit is egg shaped, green brown on the outside and green yellow on the inside
It has a long history of being cultivated in Central and South America
It contains healthy monounsaturated fat which has been linked to a reduced risk of cancer, heart disease and diabetes.

Seabuckthorn
Another name is Sandthorn, seaberry
The fruit is soft and juicy orange berries, 6 to 9 mm in diameter
The fruit is natuve to Europe and Asia
The fruit is said to boost the immune system as it is rich in vitamin C

Blueberry
Another name is Bleuet
The fruit Indigo berries 5 to 16mm in diameter
The fruit is native to North America but also grown in Australia, New Zealand and South American countries
It is supposed to be an anti-ageing superstar that is loaded with antioxidants to improve
Vision and brain function

Acai
Another name is cabbage palm berry
A dark blue berry that is similar in size to a grape
It is grown in South American rainforests
It claims to have twice the antioxidants found in blueberries, as well as omega fatty acids, protein and fibre.