Avocados are a great source of healthy fats, fiber, phytonutrients, and vitamins.
Pejivalles, also called pejibayes, are fruits that look like peaches and are often eaten in Costa Rica. This fruit is good for you because it has fiber, enzymes, and vitamins and minerals that your body needs.
*This close relative of bananas is less sweet and has less sugar than the banana. Also, plantains have more vitamin C, magnesium, and potassium than bananas, as well as a lot of fiber that is good for your gut.
Bananas have a lot of potassium, but they also have a lot of magnesium. Together, these two nutrients can help you get a good night's sleep, so eating a banana before bed might be a good idea.
This is a fruit that people in Okinawa eat often. They are a great way to stay hydrated and may help keep glucose levels in check.
Lemons and living a long life go together. Why is that? This fruit tastes a lot like citrus and is full of polyphenols, which have been linked to anti-aging effects.
This fruit has a lot of fiber and has been shown to improve gut health (a key sign of good age), make you go to the bathroom more often, and ease constipation.
Tomatoes have a lot of lycopene, which is an anti-inflammatory plant substance that is good for your heart and can help you live longer.