Most people love eating fresh fruit because it’s delicious, super healthy, and a great substitute for sweets. Check out these fun and surprising facts about fruit that you probably didn’t know.
Pineapples are Berries
Even though its name may lead you to believe that pineapple is related to apples, this fruit is actually a berry. Pineapples are in fact considered “multiple fruits”, meaning that they’re actually composed of many berries.
Figs are the Oldest Fruit
Records show that we have been cultivating fig trees for at least 11,000 years, which makes this sweet and delicious fruit one of the oldest known to man.
Bananas are Radioactive
Yes, one of the most popular and delicious fruits is actually slightly radioactive because it contains potassium. There is no need to be worried though, because we’d need to eat thousands of bananas to be in danger.
Oranges Don’t Have the Most Vitamin C
Citrus fruits like oranges and lemons have always been considered the best source of vitamin C. Oranges are in fact rich in vitamins, but other foods like guava, kiwi, strawberries, or even chili and broccoli contain more vitamin C.
