#Lemons

In a revelation that overturns conventional wisdom about superfoods, scientists at William Paterson University in New Jersey have named the humble lemon as the world’s healthiest fruit after a comprehensive new assessment of nutritional density. The findings, published and reported widely in international media, challenge the dominance of more exotic or fashionable choices—such as berries, avocados, and dragon fruits—by highlighting the exceptional nutrient payload that lemons deliver per calorie. For Thai readers accustomed to using lemons and limes for everything from tangy som tum to herbal drinks, this research underscores a familiar fruit’s profound health benefits—with implications for everyday diets, local wellness trends, and even public health strategies.

A new study from William Paterson University challenges the idea that expensive imports or exotic fruits are the gold standard for health. The research ranks lemons as the world’s healthiest fruit based on nutrient density, defined as nutrients per calorie. For Thai households that routinely use lemons and limes in dishes like som tum and in herbal drinks, the findings validate familiar pantry staples and offer deeper insight into their health benefits.