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won’t cause an energy spike that leads to an
inevitable crash.

15. Cherries

and to potentiate the anti-cancer properties
of other fruits and vegetables, increasing
their concentration in the blood. While
they are high in natural sugars, they make
an excellent dessert or healthy snack when
you’re feeling low in blood sugar, as their
fructose is easily absorbed by the body. If
you feel a cold coming on, it’s a smart idea
to reach for an orange instead of one of Benefit: Improves sleep quality
those expensive, heavily-marketed Vitamin Cherries might be one of the more fun
C cocktails. fruits to eat, but did you know it also packs
powerful health properties? Not only does
14. Raspberry it lower bad cholesterol levels, protecting
against heart disease, but drinking cherry
juice also has a whole host of benefits.
Studies show drinking cherry juice can
help reduce muscle soreness after a hard
workout. They’re also relatively high in
Vitamin C, helping to prevent infection,
and are full of naturally occurring
melatonin, to help you get a good night’s
sleep.

Benefit: Anti-carcinogenic properties 16. Coconut
Along with other members of the berry Benefit: Promotes satiety
family, raspberries are considered one of
the healthiest fruits in the produce aisle.
Boasting powerful anti-cancer properties,
raspberries are rich in polyphenols
much like their cousin’s blackberries and
blueberries. Eaten by the handful or tossed
on top of yogurt or cereal, raspberries make
a great addition to any diet. They’re also
lower in sugar than other fruits, so they

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