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. Monounsaturated fat helps lower the bad cholesterol, but not the good cholesterol. Add fruits to salads and coleslaw. Add grapes or tangerines to chicken salad. Sprinkle dried fruit on cereal and yogurt, puddings or ice cream.