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 Fruits A-Z

In South Africa we're lucky. Our warm climate and diverse conditions make it possible for us to eat healthy, delicious fruits all year round.

Juicy peaches, ripe bananas, sweet strawberries, naughty cherries - find all your favourites in this section. And find out why they're good for you.

Fruits make perfect on-the-run snacks - they're both affordable, easily accessible, refreshing and very tasty.

Most fruits are also loaded with fibre, important vitamins and minerals, and cancer-preventing substances called phytochemicals.

Apple
Apples, known as a cleansing food, contain fibre, antioxidants and fruit flavonoids. This fruit is also a source of vitamin C.
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Apricot
An apricot, with its fat, juicy, bright-coloured flesh, is rich in the antioxidant beta-carotene as well as iron and potassium.
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Avocado
The avo is a natural source of monounsaturated fat, which makes it a heart-healthy food package. And it's delicious!
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Banana
Bananas are great, no-fuss snacks. They're also packed with goodness and are great sources of potassium and vitamin B6.
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Blackberry
Blackberries are a good, low-fat source of vitamin E. These sexy berries also make fantastic, healthy dessert treats.
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Blackcurrants
Did you know that blackcurrants have a high vitamin C content – 4 times as much as oranges of equivalent weight?
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Blueberry
Blueberries have many health benefits, including the highest antioxidant ability of all fresh fruit. And they're great in puddings.
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Cherry
Suffer from gout? Cherries are believed to relieve this painful condition if eaten daily. But that's not all they're good for.
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Cranberry
The cranberry can be considered a "super food", because of its strong anti-inflammatory mechanism in the body.
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Figs
Nothing like a sweet, ripe fig in summer, right? Find out why these decadent fruits are also fantastic health boosters.
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Grapefruit
Did you know that grapefruit is best eaten when fresh and chilled as this maximises its vitamin C content? Learn more.
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Grapes
Grapes are not only good for wine making. Both red and black grapes also contain powerful antioxidants.
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Kiwifruit
Kiwis are cute and quirky. However, they're also an excellent way to give your vitamin C and potassium intake a boost.
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Lemons
Don't be shy when you sprinkle your fish with lemon. You'll just be kick-starting your immune system in a healthy way.
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Mango
Sweet, funky and oh-so-irresistible. Find out why mangoes are a great, healthy fruit to be addicted to.
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Melons
Lower your risk for cancer and heart disease - simply make a point of snacking more often on a tasty slice of melon.
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Orange
Right, so you know oranges are great for vitamin C. But did you know that citrus fruits can improve blood circulation?
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Papaya
Go for the tropical and the exotic. Buy a papaya next time you're at your grocer - and increase your beta-carotene intake.
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Peaches
Struggling with constipation? Try including more fresh peaches in your diet - they have a gentle laxative effect.
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Pear
Fresh, juiced, or dry - pears make a healthy, sweet treat. Up your antioxidant intake with this popular fruit.
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Pineapple
Pineapples are great for cocktails. But there's more to it. These fruit can also aid digestion and possibly thwart infections.
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Plums & prunes
Plums and prunes aren't just for the old and constipated. Their strong antioxidant properties give them celebrity status.
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Strawberry
Being the only fruit that wears its seeds on the outside, the strawberry has a right to be a little cheeky. Find out more.
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