Fruit contains many beneficial vitamins but two of them stand out, according to The European Food Information Council. Vitamin A, abundant in many yellow and red fruits, serves as an antioxidant and helps protect skin and eyes. Vitamin C found in acidic fruits also is an antioxidant, and it helps boost immunity, heal wounds and produce collagen.
Mangos
Mangos are packed with health benefits, according to the website Heart Healthy Online. Vitamins top the list--mangos are rich in both C and A--and you also find a wealth of minerals. If that weren't enough, this sweet tropical fruit also contains fiber and enzymes that keep your digestive system in good shape.
Apricots
Apricots are a superfruit, says the website Ask Dr. Sears. They provide you with vitamins A and K--the latter helps strengthen bones and promotes blood clotting to prevent hemorrhaging. This orange-color fruit also has healthy amounts of fiber, iron and zinc.
Kiwis
Kiwifruit is an excellent source of vitamin C, according to WH Foods, the website of the George Mateljan Foundation. It's also a very good source of dietary fiber, which helps reduce high cholesterol and clears toxins from the colon. Apricots contain vitamin E--another antioxidant--plus minerals such as potassium, copper and magnesium. These aid the body in many ways from regulating blood pressure to helping with arthritis and bone health.
Papayas
Papayas offer an alphabet soup of healthy vitamins, WH Foods says. They're a good source of vitamins A and E, and an excellent source of C and B, which helps improve everything from your digestion to your nervous system. Papayas also have a good dose of fiber, as well as potassium and magnesium. Then there are the enzymes such as papain and chymopapain, which reduce inflammation and help you heal from burns.
Guavas
Guava is another fruit that tastes good and is equally good for you. Ask Dr. Sears
recommends guavas for their high content of vitamin E and fiber, which may help your digestion and lower your risk for conditions such as heart disease, cancer and diabetes.



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