9 Exotic Fruits Good For Health

Apple, banana, strawberry, grape? Are fruits part of most people's menu and, besides being delicious, are essential in a healthy diet?

But this is no secret to anyone! What few people know is that some nontraditional fruits are also tasty and have many health benefits!

Below is a list with the names of some exotic fruits and good reasons to consume them when possible:

1. Pitaya

Pâmela Miguel, nutritionist at the Functional Nutrition Clinic of São Paulo, explains that pitaia is rich in antioxidant substances (anthocyanins), which protect the body from the action of radicals, acting to prevent disease and premature aging, improving inflammation and in the immune system.

Another benefit of Pitaya consumption is improved bowel function, as its seeds appear to have a laxative power, as Pâmela points out.

The fruit also contains vitamin C, which has antioxidant action, strengthens the immune system and aids in the production of collagen.

"It also has vitamin A, important for the health of the skin, the eyes, and has antioxidant action and strengthens the immune system," adds the nutritionist.

But it doesn't stop there: the pitaia also contains oligosaccharides, which act as prebiotics, that is, they are foods for the "good bacteria". of our gut, thus improving our gut flora, regulating the functioning of the gut and strengthening our immune system ?, says Pâmela Miguel.

2. Kino

You may never have heard of it, but this fruit can also have health benefits.

“It is an exotic and strange-looking fruit, looking more like an object of decoration than a food. However, its pulp contains potassium, an important mineral for the processes of muscle and heart contraction and for the process of elimination of fluids from the body, which avoids the retention of fluid ?, explains nutritionist Pâmela.

"Kino also contains vitamin C, which is important to keep our immune system functioning properly, as well as fiber, which helps in the proper functioning of the intestine and satiety, helping in weight loss diets," adds the professional.

3. Cherimoia

With sweet and fleshy pulp, cherimoia can be a good choice for those who love a sweetie. "The fruit still contains a good amount of fiber, important for the proper functioning of the intestine, promoting satiety (helping in weight loss diets) and controlling the speed of absorption of sugar and its release into the bloodstream," explains Pâmela Miguel.

Cherimoia also contains vitamin C, which is important for the proper functioning of the immune system and for the production of collagen. "In addition to vitamin A, important for skin and eye health, which also has antioxidant action and strengthens the immune system," says the nutritionist.

4. Granadilla

This is another fruit that offers health benefits. "It provides vitamin A, which is important for skin and eye health, has antioxidant action and boosts the immune system," says Pâmela Miguel.

The nutritionist says that another beneficial factor is its good fiber content, important for the proper functioning of the intestine, for promoting satiety (helping in weight loss diets) and controlling the speed of absorption of sugar and its release into the bloodstream.

"An important differential of the fruit is the presence of substances called photochemicals, which help control cholesterol, and other benefits such as: modulation of inflammation of the body and protection against the action of free radicals," adds the nutritionist.

5. Abiu

The fruit is a source of vitamin A which, as already mentioned by nutritionist Pâmela, is important for skin and eye health, has antioxidant action and strengthens the immune system. It also has B vitamins, important for the process of generation. of energy in the body. That is, it is a good option for those who suffer from fatigue and practice physical activity ?, says Pamela.

Vitamin C, also present in this exotic fruit, is important for the proper functioning of the immune system and for the production of collagen. It also has calcium and phosphorus, which are important for bone health and integrity. And soluble fibers that help control cholesterol and diabetes ?, adds the nutritionist.

6. Longan

According to Pâmela Miguel, longan is a good source of potassium (important for the body's process of eliminating fluids), phosphorus, magnesium and calcium (important for bone health and muscle contraction), as well as iron of anemias).

The exotic fruit also had vitamin C, which works on the correct functioning of the immune system and collagen production. Vitamin A is important for the health of the skin, the eyes, has antioxidant action and strengthens the immune system.

The nutritionist also adds that the fruit also contains important fibers for the proper functioning of the intestine, promoting satiety (helping in weight loss diets) and controlling the speed of absorption of sugar and its release into the bloodstream.

7. Tamarillo

Tamarillo contains vitamins and minerals important for the proper functioning of the body. Vitamin E, for example, is a potent antioxidant, preventing cells from free radical damage (and preventing disease); prevents premature aging and reduces inflammation in the body ?, highlights Pâmela Miguel.

Vitamin C, also present in exotic fruit, is important for the proper functioning of the immune system and for the production of collagen. Iron prevents anemia. Magnesium is an important mineral for bone health and the process of muscle contraction, and has other important functions for the body ?, says the nutritionist.

Pâmela also adds the presence of potassium in the fruit, important for the process of elimination of body fluids and fiber, essential for the proper functioning of the intestine, promotion of satiety (helping in weight loss diets) and control of sugar absorption speed. and its release into the bloodstream.

Tamarillo also contains substances with antioxidant action that protect our body against various diseases, namely: carotenoids, anthocyanins, leucoanthocyanins and flavonoids. Its consumption also seems to help control cholesterol ?, highlights nutritionist Pâmela.

8. Cambuci

This fruit is rich in vitamin C, which, as already mentioned, is important to strengthen the immune system, has antioxidant action, preventing premature aging, and participate in the process of collagen production.

It also contains magnesium, important mineral for bone health and muscle contraction process, among other functions; Potassium, important for the process of elimination of body fluids and fibers, essential for the proper functioning of the intestine, promoting satiety (assisting in weight loss diets) and controlling the speed of absorption of sugar and its release into the bloodstream. In addition to phosphorus and calcium, important for maintaining bone health ?, adds Pâmela Miguel.

The fruit is also rich in other substances with antioxidant action, as highlighted by the nutritionist.

9. Camu-camu

Camu-camu stands out for its high concentration of vitamin C. Among all fruits that are sources of vitamin, this is the richest.

As already mentioned, vitamin C is important for strengthening our immune system; has antioxidant action, preventing premature aging; besides participating in the collagen production process ?, explains Pâmela Miguel.

The nutritionist adds that vitamin C also favors the absorption of iron found in foods of plant origin. "Camu-camu also contains flavonoids with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory actions, aiding, among other things, the process of weight loss and disease prevention," he points out.

More fruits

In addition to the options mentioned, other exotic fruits offer benefits to our health. "Most of them provide fibers and compounds with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory actions, as well as vitamins and minerals, always present in fruits, and which are very important for the proper functioning of the body", highlights Pâmela Miguel.

New examples of exotic fruits are: fisális, bread fruit, wolf fruit, mabolo, jenipapo, sapoti, siriguela, murici, among others.

Nutritionist Pâmela points out that some of these fruits are native to Brazil and others not. ? They are not easily found, but the best place to look is the municipal markets that contain a wide variety of fruits ,?

And now you have good reason to include at least one of them in your diet. After all, it is worth varying the type of fruit you eat daily, tasting new flavors and enjoying the many benefits that exotic fruits offer.

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