1. About Strawberries: One serving consists of 8 medium strawberries and contains 70 calories, 17 grams (g.) of carbohydrates, 3 g. of dietary fiber, and Vitamin C. They are a good source of folic acid, potassium, and Vitamin A as well.

2. About Cherries: The especially tart, dark red cherries purchased in the grocery stores have among the highest levels of disease fighting anti-oxidants compared to other fruits. The rich red pigments of cherries known as anthocyanins, a type of phytonutrient known as flavenoids which have been linked to a variety of health benefits from protection against heart disease and cancer to keeping the brain sharp. Cherries also contain melatonin, a potent anti-oxidant which helps improve the body’s natural sleep patterns.

3. About Asparagus: It is rich in vitamins and minerals, packed with folic acid, vitamin C, and Vitamins B1 & B6. It is low in calories, cholesterol free, and provides potassium and fiber.

4. About Watermelon: Watermelon contains plentiful amounts of the antioxidant lycopene and is an excellent source of the amino acid, citrulline, which the body uses to make another amino acid, arginine, which the body needs for cell division, wound healing, and the removal of ammonia from the body. Currently, medical researchers are evaluating arginine as a possible treatment for high blood pressure, and elevated glucose levels.

5. About Avocados: They are high in potassium, folic acid, and vitamin E to name just a few minerals that contribute to your health. Folic acid, as you must know by now is named very frequently in all these fruits and vegetables. Just how important is it? And what does it do? Folic acid is part of the water-soluble vitamin B complex and functions as a coenzyme, together with vitamins B12 and C, in the breakdown and utilization of proteins.