Diet Fruits

You know eating fruits is good for you, but how much of your daily calorie allowance do these delicious little foods account for? The good news is your favorite fruits deliver healthy vitamins and nutrients while still remaining low calorie.

Apricots

Apricots are a high in fiber, vitamin A and beta-carotene. All this and only 52 calories in three medium apricots.

Cranberries

These delicious red berries pack the biggest antioxidant punch of any fruit. They also have antibacterial properties and come in at only 44 calories per cup.

Grapefruit

The grapefruit has long been a favorite fruit among those trying to lose weight. This tart fruit is high in potassium and calcium and is a good source of vitamin C. The white variety contain 78 calories each while the pink and red varieties, which are also good sources of beta-carotene, pack a little more at 104 calories each.

Strawberries

Get your fiber and vitamin C from these delicious and versatile berries. Alone or in a fruit salad, an entire cup of strawberries will only set you back 45 calories per cup.

Benefits

Besides being delicious and low fat, fruits provide your body with the nutrients and vitamins you need to ward off disease. Diabetes, cancer and heart disease are only a few of the illnesses that a healthy diet that includes fruits can help prevent.