Fruit Leather

Pure-fruit leather keeps fiber and polyphenols; sweetened versions are closer to candy.

Benefits

A portable whole-fruit snack with real fiber and antioxidants when made from pure fruit and no added sugar

Key compounds

Concentrated fruit fibervitamin Cand polyphenols (in 100-percent-fruit versions)

May help with

Sugar cravings
the need for a portable snack
low fruit intake

Best for these goals

Snackingfiberantioxidantskid-friendly

How to use it

Pureed fruit dried thin at home or store-bought with no sugar added; pair with nuts for staying power

Evidence level

Moderate

Cautions & interactions

Sticky and concentrated, so natural sugars cling to teeth; many store brands add sugar, so choose 100-percent fruit

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