Limes

Limes are a sour citrus fruit that provide a range of health benefits.

Like other citrus fruits, limes provide a healthful dose of vitamin C. They also have similar health
benefits, antibacterial, and antioxidant properties.

The juice of one lime provides the following nutrients:

11 calories

3.7 g carbohydrate

6 g calcium

4 mg magnesium

51 mg potassium

13.2 mg vitamin C

Read more about the benefits of limes and lime water here.

How to eat limes

Limes work well in savory foods. Try adding the juice or grated peel of a lime to flavor salad dressings or
rice dishes. Otherwise, juice a lime and add to hot or cold water for a refreshing drink.

5. Grapefruit

Grapefruits contain flavonoids, which can help protect against some cancers, inflammation, and obesity.

Grapefruits are sour fruits full of health-inducing vitamins and minerals. Grapefruits can be pink, red, or
white.
Half a grapefruit contains the following nutrients:

52 calories

13.11 g carbohydrate

2.0 g fiber

27 g calcium

11 g magnesium

166 g potassium

38.4 g vitamin C

The flavonoids in grapefruits can help protect against some cancers, inflammation, and obesity.

A review study suggests the compounds called furanocoumarins found in grapefruits can help protect
against oxidative stress and tumors and may support healthy bones.

Some research from this review suggests that grapefruit furanocoumarins may have anticancer
properties, which may be especially effective against breast cancer, skin cancer, and leukemia.
Researchers still need to carry out more studies on animals and humans to confirm these properties.

People may wish to see a doctor before adding grapefruit to their diet, as it can interact with certain
medications.

Read more about grapefruit benefits.

How to eat grapefruit

Try adding grapefruit slices to a fruit salad, or squeeze the juice into water to make a drink. Otherwise,
people can buy pure grapefruit juice from the supermarket.
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6. Blackberries

Like other berries, blackberries contain health-boosting anthocyanins.

Blackberries contain many seeds, so they have a high fiber content. This means they can help improve
gut health and heart health.

Half a cup of blackberries contains the following nutrients:

31 calories

6.92 g carbohydrate

3.8 g fiber

21 mg calcium

14 mg magnesium

117 mg potassium

15.1 mg vitamin C

Read more about blackberries here.

How to eat blackberries

People can eat blackberries fresh, add them to yogurt for breakfast or dessert, or add frozen blackberries
to smoothies