Often called “nature’s candy,” fruit offers more than sweet satisfaction; it packs a powerful nutrition punch. The delicious treat makes a great, easy snack or addition to any meal.

Here are some things you may not know about fruit:

• Complex carbs provide the fuel your body needs to function well. Apples, bananas, pears, figs, guava, pineapple, pomegranate, mangoes, cherries, blueberries, grapes, lingonberries, and mulberries are high in complex carbs..

• Antioxidants help fend off free radicals (naturally occurring destructive molecules in the body). Berries and citrus fruits — grapefruit, oranges, lychees, and passionfruit — are full of antioxidants.

• Deeper shades like purple grapes, blueberries, prunes, pink grapefruit, dark cherries, and papaya contain natural substances that may boost the immune system and protect your health.

• Stash whole fruits in your purse or beach tote. Just wash, dry, and you’re good to go. You never know when you’ll need a healthy energy boost to get through your day.