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By Lisa Drayer, CNN

Updated 1038 GMT (1838 HKT) June 1, 2021

High in energy-dense <a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0963996916303143" target="_blank">fatty acids</a> and antioxidants in the form of <a href="https://utswmed.org/medblog/polyphenols/" target="_blank">polyphenols</a>, the juçara berry is the latest tasty treat to be branded a superfood. <strong>Click through the gallery to see more health-boosting superfoods.</strong>
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High in energy-dense fatty acids and antioxidants in the form of polyphenols, the juçara berry is the latest tasty treat to be branded a superfood. Click through the gallery to see more health-boosting superfoods.
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High in "good" fat and low in carbs, avocados have been linked to improved <a href="https://catalyst.harvard.edu/news/article/one-avocado-a-day-helps-lower-bad-cholesterol-for-heart-healthy-benefits/" target="_blank">cardiovascular health</a> through boosting "good" cholesterol and reducing "bad" cholesterol. Avocados have a whole host of other health benefits, too: high in folate, vitamin K, and vitamin C, they also contain <a href="http://www.med.umich.edu/1libr/Nutrition/PotassiumHandout.pdf" target="_blank">more potassium</a> than bananas.
Photos: Fill your plate with superfoods
High in "good" fat and low in carbs, avocados have been linked to improved cardiovascular health through boosting "good" cholesterol and reducing "bad" cholesterol. Avocados have a whole host of other health benefits, too: high in folate, vitamin K, and vitamin C, they also contain more potassium than bananas.
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Despite containing just 30 calories per cup, broccoli is one of the most nutrient-dense foods. That means plenty of filling fiber and polyphenols -- antioxidants that detoxify cell-damaging chemicals in your body -- with each serving.
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Despite containing just 30 calories per cup, broccoli is one of the most nutrient-dense foods. That means plenty of filling fiber and polyphenols -- antioxidants that detoxify cell-damaging chemicals in your body -- with each serving.
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