What Minerals are Found in Fruit?

Minerals help keep us healthy by giving us energy, keeping our bones strong, maintaining our body’s fluids, supporting our cellular health, and boosting our immunity. Some of the different minerals our bodies require in a variety of amounts include calcium, potassium phosphorus, magnesium, sodium, chloride, sulfur, manganese, zinc, copper, iodine, cobalt, selenium, and fluoride.

It’s been estimated that over half of all Americans take some kind of supplement to support health, but research shows that the best way to get our nutrients is by consuming them as food – especially in the form of fresh fruits and veggies.

You can find a variety of essential minerals in varieties of citrus fruit you can find at Pittman & Davis. Their color helps provide clues to what they contain:

Orange/Yellow Citrus Fruits

It’s a great time to take advantage of the many delicious citrus fruits that are in season – fruits you’ll find in a fruit basket or fruit tray from Pittman & Davis!

Navel Oranges, Honeybells, Tangerines, Clementines, and other orange and yellow fruits typically get their color from natural plant pigments called carotenoids that offer various health benefits. Here are some of the minerals these fruits contain and a few of their many benefits:

• Potassium. Helps reduce high blood pressure, risk of stroke, and kidney stones.
• Calcium. Supports healthy bones and teeth and plays a role in blood clotting.
• Manganese. Helps the body absorb calcium, regulates blood sugar, and encourages normal brain function.
• Copper. Helps energy levels and maintains the nervous and immune systems.
• Iron. Helps the body produce hemoglobin.

Red Citrus Fruits

In addition to the above minerals, the red fruits you’ll find at Pittman & Davis contain extra benefits. These fruits include Rio Ruby™ Red Grapefruit (which no Pittman & Davis winter fruit delivery would be complete without!) and Cara Cara Navel Oranges.

The beautiful pink or red color in our Cara Caras Oranges and red grapefruits most often comes from plant pigments called lycopene or anthocyanins, which may help reduce the risk of chronic diseases. You’ll receive a healthy dose of many phytonutrients, vitamins, and minerals from these bright fruits.

All citrus fruits are a very valuable source of potassium, which is needed to ensure the body’s water and electrolyte balance.

Chilly, dreary winter weather can drive down the immune system and leave you at the mercy of every virus that passes through. Packed with vitamin C, citrus fruits go far towards building up your immunity, so when you give a gift of wonderfully fresh, healthy fruit, you’re giving a gift of good health – one containing a variety of nutrients, including minerals.

Farm Fresh Gifts Since 1926

For nearly a century, Pittman & Davis has shared the bold, sun-kissed flavors of the Rio Grande Valley and beyond. From tree-ripened citrus to smoked meats, pastries, and handcrafted specialties, every gift reflects the land it comes from, the people who craft it, and the unforgettable taste it delivers.

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