So far, the year 2014 has centered on health and fitness. People have been trying to exercise more, eat healthier, and be fitter in general. To benefit one’s body and supplement a healthy lifestyle, these people should eat super fruits. Super fruits are similar to regular fruits in taste and appearance, but they have extraordinary healthy benefits. They are so popular because they are an exotic and positive way of eating for a longer and healthier life. Some super fruits can be found at a local grocery store, but others require a search.

The most well known super fruits are probably acai berries, goji berries, and acerola berries. Acai berries, which come from Brazil, are rich with antioxidants and have phytosterols that keep your circulation healthy and stable. Also, these berries help prevent cancer, keep your immune system strong, and cleanse and maintain your digestive system. You can drink acai berry juice, add fresh berries to Greek yogurt or any other recipe, or put frozen berries in smoothies or even desserts. Because these berries have anti-aging powers that keep your skin clear and healthy, you can also buy face cleansers and supplements with acai in them.

The next great berry comes all the way from Mongolia: the goji berry. These miraculous berries have rare polysaccharides (carbohydrates or sugars) that support your body’s general health. Also, goji berries are full of carotenoids (a chemical compound) that supports eye health. Some great ways to use goji berries are to brew them into your tea, add them to homemade trail mix, or buy them in juice form.

The acerola berry is another popular berry that regulates cholesterol levels and has nine times the vitamin C as the average orange. Vitamin C strengthens the immune system and fights infections, as well as reducing the risk of heart disease and cancer and regenerating damaged skin tissue. You can buy powdered acerola berries and add them to smoothies, juice, or yogurt. You can also eat them raw or pack them into a homemade energy bar! Along with acai, goji, and acerola berries, our local Whole Foods provides mangosteen and maqui (other super fruits) in supplement form, and you can also buy some, especially goji and acai berries, as juice or raw fruits.

Although some super fruits are at your fingertips, in order to get more exceptional health benefits, you must look harder for others. These include gac fruit, monk fruit, the aronia berry, and the buffalo berry. All of these fruits are rich in antioxidants, but each has their own special talents that make you a whole lot healthier. You can buy these berries from online sources such as Amazon, or you can call a produce market and see if they provide these magical berries. Take a step and become healthier by eating super fruits today!