Howdy Bestie Viewers! Have you ever noticed the exotic fruit in your grocery store?
Some of them look like veggies while others may look intimidating. Now, you may be an expert at
choosing strawberries and watermelon but you swiftly slide your cart past the exotic ones.
The truth is that diversifying your diet with rare
fruit can be surprisingly beneficial for your health.
In today’s video, we’ll talk about delicious exotic fruits and their health benefits.
Can dragon fruit change your outlook? Is Rambutan worth a try? We’ll talk about all this AND more…
Let’s begin with starfruit.
Starfruit, also known as carambola,
is a sweet and sour fruit with a five-pointed star shape. The yellow or green colored fruit
is available in two varieties. The small, sour type and a large, sweet type.
The low-calorie tropical fruit is a good source of several nutrients, especially fiber and vitamin C.
They boost your metabolism and immunity. Also, many beneficial plant components
found in starfruit can lower inflammation, cholesterol, and the risk of fatty liver disease.
It’s quite easy to cook and consume this popular exotic fruit. It's versatile and can be used in
a variety of recipes and desserts. Even the peel of this juicy treat is edible
making it convenient to add to your diet. You can add starfruit to your salads or
use it as a garnish. If you’re a fan of baking, make pies or puddings with it. Starfruit tastes
delightful with seafood and shellfish. You can also make jelly, jam or juice out of it.
Oh, just a reminder that if you have kidney difficulties or take prescription meds,
consult your doctor before eating star fruit as it may have adverse effects.
Ever heard of rose apples?
If you’re assuming this fruit will taste like a rose or an apple, you’re in for a big surprise.
Native to South-East Asian countries, the rose apple is a bell-shaped fruit that tastes
like guava. The outside of a ripe rose apple is crispy, with a sweet and slightly bitter flavor.
Now the fascinating thing is the smell and texture are distinct from guava as well as apple.
Available in red, yellow, or green; rose apples are beneficial to your health in a variety of
ways. You can add them to your dishes as they’re rich in protein, fiber, calcium, iron, vitamin A,
and vitamin C. The low cholesterol and sodium levels of rose apples make them even healthier.
They can also prevent diabetes, improve immunity, and cure stomach disorders and infections.
This unique fruit can help you to have glowing and beautiful skin by fighting bacterial and fungal
problems. It strengthens your gums and teeth, and maintains eye health. The antioxidants and high
potassium profile can help with cardiovascular health. Including a rose apple in your daily
diet can effectively lower your cancer risk. Rose apples can be eaten raw, just like apples
or used in a variety of ways like jams, jellies, or other desserts.
Sounds interesting, right? That’s not all. Rambutan is a unique fruit.
Getting its name from the Malay word for hair, Rambutan refers to a hairy
red and green fruit. The golf ball-sized treat looks similar to a sea urchin.
If you’ve seen lychee and longan, a peeled Rambutan will look like a cross between them.
It has a seed in the middle of translucent white flesh. Sweet and creamy are two words that’ll
come to mind when eating this exotic fruit. Not only will your taste buds be in for a
surprise but your health, too. It’s high in fiber, vitamin C, copper, and other minerals.
Although its peel and seed are inedible, they are also considered nutrient-dense.
That’s not all. Adding this rare fruit to your plate can help your body produce the
white blood cells it needs to fight infection. Rambutan is rich in soluble and insoluble fiber,
which can help to prevent constipation and relieve symptoms of gastrointestinal problems.
Also if you’re planning to shed some pounds, low-calorie Rambutan can be your go-to treat.
The high water and fiber content can help you avoid overeating and feel fuller for longer,
both of which can help you lose weight over time. When buying Rambutan, remember to look at
the color of the fruit's spikes. The redder the fruit, the riper it’ll be.
Do you know about Mangosteen? Native to Southeast Asia, Mangosteen
is a tropical fruit with a slightly sweet and sour taste. It’s also known as purple mangosteen
because of the deep purple shade of its skin. The juicy flesh inside is a dazzling white color.
Quite an unpopular fruit, mangosteen contains lots of nutrients, fiber, and
unique antioxidants. Many bodily functions, like DNA creation, muscular contraction, wound healing,
immunity, and nerve communication, benefit from the vitamins and minerals in this juicy delicacy.
For instance, mangosteen includes antioxidant-rich minerals like vitamin C,
folate, and xanthones. According to research, xanthones have been linked to being
anti-inflammatory, anticancer, anti-ageing, and anti-diabetic. So many antis, right?
Surprisingly, mangosteen’s ability to promote weight loss is the most popular.
Drinking mangosteen juice twice a day led to a lower body mass index (BMI). A single cup
of this fruit can satisfy nearly 14% of your daily requirement for fiber.
Ensure optimal digestive, cardiac, and brain function by adding this juicy treat to your
diet. Simply add fresh mangosteen flesh to your smoothie or salad for a refreshing experience.
What do you think about eating Lychee to prevent heart illness?
Are you familiar with Lychee flavored sweets, pastries, or jellies? Well, this tropical
fruit has a distinct flavor and look. Native to China; lychee is a red, rough,
and round fruit; also known as alligator strawberry. The inside is opaque white flesh
with a floral aroma and delicious taste. You can eat it raw, mix it into beverages,
add it to your desserts, or use it in salads. Potassium, copper, vitamin C, epicatechin,
and rutin are just a few of the beneficial minerals, vitamins,
and antioxidants found in lychee. These can help prevent heart disease, cancer, and diabetes.
Although the skin of lychee is rough and leathery, it’s surprisingly simple to remove
with just your fingertips. In one study, lychee extract could combat liver cancer.
Try dragon fruit to make your diet nutrient-rich.
Also known as pitahaya or strawberry pear, dragon fruit is a tropical fruit with a bright red
exterior and seed-speckled pulp. It tastes like a slightly sweet blend between kiwi and pear.
You may know about this pulpy treat because of its distinct appearance or flavor. Several nutrients
including iron, magnesium, and fiber make this fruit extremely beneficial for your health.
The antioxidants in this fruit can keep bad cholesterol from oxidizing.
Some of them also have anti-cancer properties. Not only this, another group of antioxidants in
dragon fruit are well known to improve brain function and lower the risk of heart disease.
It’s been noted that dragon fruit can also help with insulin resistance, liver fat, and heart
health. The high vitamin C and carotenoid content of this fruit offer immune-boosting qualities.
The abundance of magnesium supports over 600 metabolic activities in your body.
It’s surprisingly easy to prepare and add dragon fruit to your diet.
It can be eaten alone or used with salads, smoothies, and yogurt.
Here’s how Kiwano melon can be a healthy fit for your diet.
With a thick and bright orange outer skin, kiwano melon is covered with little spikes.
This is why it’s also known as horned melon. The pulp is made up of a jellylike, lime-green or
yellow material that contains many edible seeds. Although not always found in a fruit basket,
kiwano melon is low in calories and contains a wide range of vitamins and minerals. Vitamin C,
A, zinc, and lutein are the primary antioxidants found in this refreshing fruit. The combination
of these nutrients reduces inflammation and helps prevent chronic diseases like diabetes,
heart disease, and even some types of cancer. Surprisingly, the horned melon is also high in
iron. It helps in the formation of hemoglobin, which is necessary for the delivery of oxygen to
the RBCs. In fact, it may also be effective in the treatment of high blood sugar.
The high water content and various electrolytes make kiwano melon a great choice. At first glance,
you may think kiwano melon to be some kind of alien object rather than a fruit. But trust me,
the slightly sweet taste, like a cucumber, will give a new zing to your smoothies,
yogurt, cereal, and ice cream. Interesting, right? Let’s see
how Salak can do wonders for your health. With a delicious pulp and snakeskin appearance,
Salak is a must-have in your diet. The unique flavor profile of this pulpy
treat includes pineapple, banana, and pear. It’s also got the aroma of lily and jasmine.
It’s crisp like an apple and contains three clove-like structures, each with an inedible seed.
It offers a wide range of proteins, calcium, iron, potassium, vitamin C, beta carotene, and carbs.
A regular serving of Salak in your diet can be a good substitute to keep your eyes healthy.
The antioxidants aid in the treatment of vision problems such as near-sightedness.
The high fiber and vitamin content can relieve stomach aches, irregular bowel movements,
gas, and other indigestion-related issues. You can keep your cardiovascular health in
check with this fruity treat. The high potassium content is good for the heart.
Antioxidants and minerals help to keep the cardiovascular system in good working order.
Salak is also referred to as a memory fruit. The potassium and pectin support your body's
cognitive functioning and memory. Salak also contains a blood glucose-lowering substance
that helps in controlling diabetes. If you plan to shed some extra pounds,
Salak should be the most sought-after food in your diet. It provides fiber, calcium, and carbs;
all of which provide energy and stamina while you’re on a diet. You can make Salak tea to
boost your weight loss progress. Have you ever tried Pomelo?
Pomelo is an unusual citrus fruit with a grapefruit-like flavor.
It has a teardrop shape and a thick, whitish skin with green or yellow pulp.
It's high in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, making it a nutritious
addition to your diet. It’s packed with Vitamin C, a powerful immune-boosting antioxidant that
helps prevent cellular damage caused by dangerous molecules called free radicals.
The potassium in this fruit helps to maintain fluid balance and blood pressure. It’s low
in calories and high in protein and fiber, both of which can help you feel
fuller for longer and help weight loss. In one study, pomelo was shown to lower
blood lipids by preventing cholesterol from being fully absorbed into the body.
You can eat it raw or cooked. Dried pomelo is also used quite sparingly but it has more
sugar and calories than the fresh variety. You’ll never go wrong with sapodilla fruit.
The sweet-tasting Sapodilla are commonly consumed raw, but you can
also use them in drinks and baked goods. Interestingly, not only the fruit but the
leaves and bark of the sapodilla tree have long been utilized in traditional medicine to treat
ailments such as fever, ulcers, and arthritis. These juicy fruits are packed with vitamins and
minerals. Eating them can be beneficial to your health in a variety of ways.
Sapodilla is low in calories and heavy in fiber, thereby boosting your digestive health,
heart health, and other things. They also contain Vitamin C in abundance. It’s required for critical
body functions such as neurotransmitter synthesis, collagen creation, immunological function,
and more. Vitamin C also protects your cells from oxidative damage, which can lead to disease.
It doesn't end there. This fruit is also rich in copper, a mineral important for the formation of
new blood cells, brain development, immunological function, and the generation of hemoglobin.
Now, keep in mind that while the pulp of the sapodilla is completely safe to eat,
avoid the seeds. Eating a variety of fresh fruits
is a terrific way to stay healthy, so why not give these rare delicacies a try this year? Let’s keep
the conversation going with a couple of related videos, shall we? Here’s what you need to know…
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Have you ever tried any of these unique fruits? Let us know in the comments below!