Healthiest Foods on Earth
From The Dole Nutrition Institute

Pineapple
Speeds post-surgery
Promotes joint health
Reduces asthma inflammation

Blueberries
Restore antioxidant levels
Reverse age-related brain decline
Prevent urinary tract infection

Spinach
Helps maintain mental sharpness
Reduces the risk of cancers of the liver, ovaries, colon and prostate
Top nutrient density

Red Bell Pepper
Reduces risk of lung, prostate, ovarian and cervical cancer
Protects against sunburn
Promotes heart health

Broccoli
Reduces diabetic damage
Lowers risk of prostate, bladder, colon, pancreatic, gastric and breast cancer
Protects the brain in event of injury

Tomato
Reduces inflammation
Lowers risk of developing esophageal, stomach, colorectal, lung and pancreatic cancer
Reduces cardiovascular disease risk

Apple
Supports immunity
Fights lung and prostate cancer
Lowers Alzheimer’s risk

Artichoke
Helps blood clotting
Antioxidant Superfood
Lowers “bad” cholesterol

Arugula
Lowers birth defect risk
Reduces fracture risk
Protects eye health

Asparagus
Nourishes good gut bacteria
Protects against birth defects
Promotes heart health

Avocado
Limits liver damage
Reduces oral cancer risk
Lowers cholesterol levels

Blackberries
Build bone density
Suppress appetite
Enhance fat burning

Butternut Squash
Supports night vision
Combats wrinkles
Promotes heart health

Cantaloupe
Bolsters immunity
Protects skin against sunburn
Reduces inflammation

Carrot
Antioxidants defend DNA
Fights cataracts
Protects against some cancers

Cauliflower
Stimulates detoxification
Suppresses breast cancer cell growth
Defends against prostate cancer

Cherries
Alleviate arthritic pain and gout
Lower “bad” cholesterol
Reduce inflammation

Cranberries
Alleviate prostate pain
Fight lung, colon and leukemia cancer cells
Prevent urinary tract infection

Green Cabbage
Promotes healthy blood clotting
Reduces risk of prostate, colon, breast and ovarian cancers
Activates the body’s natural detoxification systems

Kale
Counters harmful estrogens that can feed cancer
Protects eyes against sun damage and cataracts
Increases bone density

Kiwi
Combats wrinkles
Lowers blood clot risk and reduces blood lipids
Counters constipation

Mango
Supports immunity
Lowers “bad” cholesterol
Regulates homocysteine to protect arteries

Mushrooms
Promote natural detoxification
Reduce the risk of colon and prostate cancer
Lower blood pressure

Orange
Reduces levels of “bad” cholesterol
Lowers risk of cancers of the mouth, throat, breast and stomach, and childhood leukemia
Pectin suppresses appetite

Papaya
Enzymes aid digestion
Reduces risk of lung cancer
Enhances fat burning

Plums & Prunes
Counter constipation
Antioxidants defend against DNA damage
Protects against post-menopausal bone loss

Pomegranate
Enhances sunscreen protection
Lowers “bad” cholesterol
Fights prostate cancer

Pumpkin
Protects joints against polyarthritis
Lowers lung and prostate cancer risk
Reduces inflammation

Raspberries
Inhibit growth of oral, breast, colon and prostate cancers
Antioxidant DNA defense
Lower “bad” cholesterol levels

Strawberries
Protect against Alzheimer’s
Reduce “bad” cholesterol
Suppress growth of colon, prostate and oral cancer

Sweet Potato
Reduces stroke risk
Lowers cancer risk
Protect against blindness

Watermelon
Supports male fertility
Reduces risk of several cancers: prostate, ovarian, cervical, oral and pharyngeal
Protects skin against sunburn

Banana
Increases Fat Burning
Lowers risk of colorectal and kidney cancer, leukemia
Reduces asthmas symptoms in children