Antioxidant Rich Super Fruits

What it is: A deeply purple berry about 4-6 mm in diameter that grows on a small evergreen tree that can reach heights of up to 4m.
Where it grows: The Patagonia Region of Chile and Argentina
Alleged Benefits: High levels of antioxidants repair and prevent cell and tissue damage from free radicals; detoxification properties; improve heart, brain, eye health; boost immune system; boost metabolism and aid weight loss; effective in the treatment and prevention of chronic diseases such as diabetes and cancer
ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity) Value: 27,000 units per 100 grams

What it is: A grape-like, black-purple fruit (about 25mm in diameter) that grows on the Acai Palm tree.
Where it grows: The swamps and floodplains of Central and South America, namely Belize, Brazil and Peru
Alleged Benefits: Increased energy levels; improved digestion, heart health, skin appearance, and sleep; high fiber; detoxification properties.
ORAC Value: 13500 units per 100 grams

What it is: When fully ripe, the berry is deeply red and grow on low, creeping vines or shrubs growing to 2 m long and 5- 20 cm in height.
Where it grows: Bogs in cooler regions of the Northern Hemisphere, particularly the Eastern provinces of Canada and Northern United States
Alleged Benefits: Moderate levels of vitamin C, dietary fiber and minerals such as manganese; inhibits the formation of plaque and kidney stones; prohibits bacterial infections such as urinary tract infections
ORAC Value: 9584 units per 100 grams

What it is: The edible fruit is a thick-skinned reddish berry about the size of a grapefruit (5-12 cm) that grows on a shrub or small tree that reaches heights of 5-8 meters tall.
Where it grows: Native to Southwest Asia, Persia and Himalayan mountains of India, but also grows in the Middle East, East Indies and tropical Africa
Alleged Benefits: The juice of the pomegranate is said to be effective in reducing heart disease risk factors; reduce systolic blood pressure; inhibit viral infections and possess antibacterial effects; clinical trials are underway to determine the pomegranate's effect on the prevention or treatment of chronic diseases such as cancer.
ORAC Value: 9000 units per 100 grams

What it is: Deep blue-purple berries measuring 5-16 mm when ripe, grow on low or high shrubs ranging from 10 cm- 4m tall.
Where it grows: Native mainly to North America, but also grow in New Zealand, Australia and South America
Alleged Benefits: May decrease the effects of Alzheimer's disease; may alleviate symptoms of urinary tract infections; lower blood pressure, cholesterol and fat levels in blood, preventing heart disease; may delay the spread and replication of the Hepatitis C virus; antioxidants and anthocyanins may help prevent the onset of chronic diseases such as diabetes and cancer
ORAC Value: 9000 units per 100 grams

What it is: A bright, orange-red, egg-shaped berry about 1-2 cm in size, that grows on a woody perennial plant, reaching heights of 1-3 meters.
Where it grows: Primarily in the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region of China
Alleged Benefits: Due to its antioxidant properties, its potential benefits include treatment of cardiovascular and inflammatory diseases, vision-related diseases, and chronic diseases such as cancer
ORAC Value: 7500 units per 100 grams

What it is: The fruit is traditionally red, but depending on the species can be red, black, purple, or golden yellow), each berry weighing in at approximately 4 grams. The berries grow on bushes.
Where it grows: Mainly North America; Northern, Central and Eastern Europe
Alleged Benefits: High levels of antioxidants and anthocyanins may help to prevent and treat human diseases; contains one of the highest levels of dietary fiber of all fruits; rich in vitamin C, manganese, folic acid, B vitamins 1-3, copper and iron; may treat inflammation, cancer, pain, heart disease, diabetes, allergies, eyesight and cognitive decline (due to aging)
ORAC Value: 4900 units per 100 grams

What it is: Reddish purple fruit about 6-8 cm in diameter of a tropical evergreen tree which grows to heights of 7-25 meters.
Where it grows: Primarily in regions with a hot, humid climate such as Indonesia and Southeast Asia
Alleged Benefits: Nutrient and antioxidant rich; potential impact for lowering risk for human diseases
ORAC Value: 3300 units per 100 grams

What it is: An edible berry with a brown, fuzzy exterior measuring about the size of an egg (5-8 cm long and 1-2 cm in diameter), which grows on a woody vine.
Where it grows: Native to South China and New Zealand
Alleged Benefits: Rich in vitamin C and Potassium; the skin is a rich source of antioxidants; the seed oil is rich in omega-3 fatty acids; possesses high dietary fiber and mild laxative effects; natural blood-thinner
ORAC Value: 1500 units per 100 grams

AKA: Aguacate, Butter pear, Alligator pear, Persea americana, or Persea Gratissima
What it is: Avocado fruit is a large green-skinned, egg-shaped or spherical berry (7-20 cm long and 5-10 mm wide) that grows on the Avacado tree, which can reach heights of 20 m.
Where it grows: It is native to the Caribbean, Mexico, Central and South Americas
Alleged Benefits: Avocado is said to have an effect on the levels of cholesterol in the blood, decreasing LDL (bad) cholesterols, and increasing HDL (good) cholesterols; high levels of potassium; possesses natural antibacterial properties; may reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as diabetes and cancer
ORAC Value: 1000 units per 100 grams