Fruits are rich in Phytonutrients. This substance is responsible for giving plants their beautiful colours, unique flavours and aromas and health benefits too.
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Exotic fruits are pricey and highly nutritious as well, offering health-promoting effects and are worth trying at least once.
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Here are 5 exotic fruits to add to your must-try list:
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Durian
This volleyball-sized fruit may be pricey, but it’s worth trying at least once. It is packed with potassium, fiber, antioxidants, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, copper, and zinc.
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Dragon Fruit
It is rich in magnesium, fiber, iron, and vitamin C, along with prebiotics and betacyanin, a natural pigment with antidiabetic and anti-inflammatory benefits.
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Kiwano or Horned Melon
It can be enjoyed raw, in a salad, smoothie or dessert, and is rich in vitamin C, magnesium, zinc, vitamin E, iron and has a low glycemic index.
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Persimmons
A fleshy fibrous tropical fruit, persimmons is high in vitamins A and C, magnesium and antioxidants, which may lower cholesterol, reduce blood sugar levels and improve skin disorders like eczema, psoriasis and acne.
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Feijoa or pineapple guava
This green fruit has guava and pineapple-like taste and is rich in fiber, vitamin C, folic acid, potassium, magnesium and antioxidants, may help in digestion, and stimulate cognitive function.