Lemons

• Vitamin C – forms cartilage, blood vessels and muscle and protects cells
• Antioxidants – remove toxins from the body that lead to diseases such as cancer
• Folic acid
• Flavonoids – believed to have antibacterial properties and enhance circulation
• Use a zester and eat the peel to gain the most benefits from a citrus fruit

• Soluble and insoluble fibres – help to manage blood sugar and gut health
• Vitamin C – forms cartilage, blood vessels and muscle and protects cells
• Polyphenols (contained in the skin) – lowers the risk of heart disease, cancer and obesity by removing levels of cholesterol

• 92% made of water – helps to avoid headaches
• Potassium and magnesium – balances fluid levels and excess sodium
• Lycophene – lowers inflammation and decreases the risk of heart disease, cancer and diabetes

• High in fibre
• Anthocyanins – boost heart health
• Potassium
• Quercetin – anti-inflammatory
• Manganese
• Vitamin C – forms cartilage, blood vessels and muscle and protects cells

• High in antioxidants and polyphenols – combat oxidative stress which can cause disease
• Vitamin K – promotes strong bones and healthy blood cells
• Flavonoids, tannins and lignans – anti-inflammatory and reduce the risk of chronic disease

• Prebiotic fibre – promote gut health
• Potassium – supports heart health
• Vitamin B6 – keeps the nervous and immune system healthy
• Vitamin C – forms cartilage, blood vessels and muscle and protects cells
• Unripe bananas contain more pectin – improves blood sugar control

• Vitamin C – forms cartilage, blood vessels and muscle and protects cells
• Manganese – improves metabolism and blood sugar regulation and acts as an antioxidant
• Bromelain – reduces inflammation in joins and intestines and is not present in most fruits

• Fibre – promotes gut health
• Potassium – improves hearth health
• Antioxidants – specifically quercetin which improves calmness
• Serotonin and melatonin – good mood and sleep
• Vitamin C – forms cartilage, blood vessels and muscle and protects cells