"Expert's Top 8 Healthiest Fruits"

Only 12% of Americans meet their daily fruit intake, with even lower numbers among low-income adults and food-insecure households. Registered dietitian Danielle Crumble Smith recommends including wild blueberries, apples, oranges, grapefruits, strawberries, pineapple, papaya, plums, and kiwi in your diet for their unique nutritional profiles and health benefits. Fruit is beneficial due to its vitamins, minerals, fiber, and essential nutrients, and can help combat the afternoon slump. The daily recommended fruit serving for adults is around 2 cups, and caution is advised for those with diabetes or blood sugar issues. Fruit smoothies are a convenient way to consume fruit, but caution should be taken with bottled juices due to their high sugar content.