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The USDA’s MyPlate guide suggests two servings of fruit per day for adults. But according to a 2017 press release from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, only 12% of U.S. adults consume those recommended servings.

The label "superfruit" has been used to describe any fruit with high nutrient levels. Superfruits come in every color of the rainbow, but those with red, blue or purple hues from the presence of anthocyanins generally boast superior antioxidant power.

Healthy fruits, especially whole fruits with peel, boost the nutrition of dairy foods.

Pomegranates, once considered exotic, are considered mainstream, like blueberries and strawberries. Growing in popularity are passion fruit, guava, mango and papaya.