Fruits, mainly yellow and orange ones, are a good source of the nutrient, Rizzo notes. Bananas are the first option most people think of, but there are many other choices on the list.

Citrus fruits deliver tons of juicy flavor with little to no fat, sodium, or calories, making them a good choice if losing weight is a goal. One small orange, for example, has 45 calories.

As History Facts explained, you can trace the fruit's beginnings back to the Himalayas some 8 million years ago. From there, orange trees sprouted up through the Indian subcontinent and China.