Very Healthy and Very Tasty
Tropical Fruit!
We're used to hearing
that tasty and healthy rarely go
together, but these tropical fruit easily
prove otherwise.
From rain forests and tropical climates around the world
grow treasures rich in nutrients and taste - meet 8 easy to come
by
exotic fruit that really pack a healthy punch!
Remember: Consume these
fruit in their raw form, not as
dried fruit (high in sugar) or canned.
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Asai
This fruit comes to us
straight from the Amazonas area and
was brought to the rest of the world by
hikers from other countries. The asai is a type of palm tree with a small
purple
fruit that is considered a 'antioxidant bomb'. The extremely
high
level of antioxidants the asai contains have made it a
very sought after
anti-aging tool, in addition to an exotic taste. In addition, the asai is a
fruit that is rich in protein and
contains Omega 6 and Omega 9 fatty acids.
Due to its low
sugar conent, it is also safe for diabetes patients to eat.
Guava
The guava mainly grows
in the Carribeans and the nations
of South and Central America. In addition
to vitamins,
potassium and fiber, the guava is also a rich source of
potassium, an element needed for a variety of biological processes in the
body. The guava contains anti-bacterial materials as well as substances that
lower the blood sugar
levels. It is also known to relax clenched muscles and
aids
the digestive system.
Mango
The mango may not be
so exotic in all places, but it originally comes from the rain forests of
India and China. Like other tropical fruit, the mango is rich in Vitamins A
and C, potassium and fiber, as well as antioxidants. The mango fruit also
contains a lot of iron, crucial for burning energy and every action the body
takes. Almost every part of the mango tree
can be used for medicinal
purposes.
Carambola
This wax-textured,
star shaped fruit is not very common,
but can still be found in specilized
fruit shops. It comes from
the tropical climates of South East Asia. Each
fruit is about
40 calories and is a great source of vitamin C essential for
the immune system, especially during the winter, as well
as a fantastic
source of vitamin A, which is known to improve sight and skin function.
Kiwi
The hairy fruit with
the sweet sour taste comes from South China. The kiwi is among the fruit with
the highest Vitamin C content in the world, twice more than oranges. It is a
great source of magnesium, essential for the heart and blood
systems, and
also a fat-free source of vitamin E, which is rare in fruit. It is also known
as a great natural remedy for the flut
and the various parts of the plant
(including the fruit), aid in
the battle against joint pain, kidney stone and
various types of cancer.
Papaya
From Central America
comes this orange fruit, packed full of great nutrients. It has a unique
enzyme called papavin which helps to disassemble protein and helps in
renewing tissue. In traditional Chinese medicine, the papaya is a remedy for
constipation. It also contains a lot of folic acid, which helps
keep our DNA,
bone marrow and blood cells intact.
Passionfruit (aka
passiflora)
This fruit has become
more popular in recent years, and some even grow it in their back yard for
its vitamin content of A
and C, for its potassium levels and its fiber. It is
only 16
calories a fruit. It is known to have great relaxation effects,
and
so we recommend eating it before sleep to treat
insomnia. It is also chock
full of antioxidents.
Pineapple
Like many of the
others on this list, the pineapple originally comes from the tropical areas
of South America - mainly Brazil, Bolivia and Paraguay. The pineapple also
contains a lot of vitamin A and C, but what's special about it is
the bromelain
- an enzyme that has strong anti-bacterial properties and
is essential to the digestive system. It is even used in
mainstream medicine,
but is best taken straight from raw
food.
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