You are now able to get specific food group information by clicking on the relevant part of the food pyramid. You need 2-3 servings per day. Your body needs vitamin C-rich foods everyday. It's best if they are spread out during the day since the body can use vitamin C very quickly. Pectin is a fruit fiber thought to help lower blood cholesterol.
Fruit also provides potassium and folic acid.
The sweetness in fruits comes from its natural sugar called fructose. Sometimes additional sugar is added to frozen or canned fruits. This adds additional calories, but can also help preserve the fruit. Most fruits are low in fat and all are cholesterol free. Avocados and olives are fruits and they contain monounsaturated fat.