10 Fruits with Lowest Calories
Here is the better fruit choice for person who try to loose weight:
Based on one serving per cup:
1. Apricots (30 calories)
One of the lowest calorie fruits with little over 30 calories. Apricots contain ‘beta-cryptoxanthinm’ which can help reduce risk of colon cancer.
2. Cranberries (44 calories)
Rich in fiber and has low amounts of sugar. Studies show that the ruby red berries have some of the most potent antioxidants of any common fruits studied.
3. Watermelon (45 calories)
It contains over 90% of water by weight. The edible rinds of watermelon are sometimes used as a vegetable.
4. Strawberries (50 calories)
Like all berries, strawberries are a real health bonanza. A cup delivers about 3 g of fiber. It has calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, and potassium, plus a very nice dose of vitamin C. Research shows that extracts from these berries (as well as blueberries) significantly decreased the growth of cervical and breast cancer cells.
5. Apples (52 calories)
“An apple a day, keeps the doctor away”. Study shown that by eating 100g of apple can give an antioxidant effect that equal to taking about 1,500mg of vitamin C
6. Papaya (52 calories)
Papaya is a good remedy for digestive problems. Papaya juice can help reduce the risk of certain types of cancer.
7. Blackberries (60 calories)
Contains high amounts of fiber, Vitamins C, K and B.
8. Pineapple (75 calories)
Considered as a ‘negative calorie fruit’ because of its natural sweetness, saving you from a lot of sugar-induced calories. Pineapples are known to be a very good source of vitamin C, which protects our bodies from free radicals that attack our healthy cells.
9. Grapefruit (80 calories)
Besides potential weight loss, cholesterol lowering, and anticancer benefits, grapefruit is a good low-calorie source of potassium and vitamin C, not to mention some calcium, magnesium, 20 mg of phytosterols, and a gram or two of fiber.
10. Blueberries (84 calories)
Sold as fresh or processed fruit. The blueberries contain ‘anthocyanins’ which can help reduce the risk of certain diseases and cancer. A single cup of this fruit has 84 calories.
Source: http://healthmad.com, http://www.everythingcalories.com
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