Healthy fruits

 6. Mango

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Known as the “king of fruits,” mangoes are an excellent source of potassium, folate, fiber, and vitamins A, C, B6, E, and K. They’re also rich in numerous plant polyphenols that have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties (27Trusted Source).

In particular, mangoes are high in mangiferin, a potent antioxidant. Studies have shown it may protect the body from chronic diseases, such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and certain forms of cancer (28Trusted Source, 29Trusted Source, 30Trusted Source).

What’s more, mangoes contain fiber, which helps support regular bowel movements and aids digestive health (31Trusted Source).

7. Avocado

Unlike most other fruits, avocados are high in healthy fats and low in natural sugars.

They’re mostly made of oleic acid, a monounsaturated fat linked to better heart health. They also contain high amounts of potassium, fiber, vitamin B6, folate, vitamins E and K, and two carotenoids known as lutein and zeaxanthin, which support eye health (32Trusted Source, 33Trusted Source, 34Trusted Source).

In fact, a high quality 2020 study found a significant decrease in cholesterol levels and an increase in blood lutein levels among participants who consumed an avocado per day for 5 weeks (35Trusted Source).

When compared by weight, avocados are higher in calories than most other fruits. However, studies have linked them to better weight management. Researchers have proposed that this is because their high fat and fiber contents promote fullness (33Trusted Source, 36Trusted Source, 37Trusted Source).