Super Fruits – Exotic Fruits with Health Benefits

While having a stroll in the local fruit market, many people would feel like as if they have seen all kinds of fruits and they know pretty much about each one of them. But wait, the treasure of Mother Nature is not as small as one may think. Nature has provided some of the healthiest fruits which most people might not be aware of. The world is filled with bizarre fruits whose cultivation is restricted to specific locations. But many of them are exported across the world because of their divine taste and rich nutritional content. We mention below some of the world’s healthiest Exotic Fruits.

Rambutan :

Rambutan is the native fruit of Malay Archipelago. It has a hairy outer layer, which when removed, reveals a tender, juicy and fleshy, white colored fruit. Its taste is sweet and sour. The fruit is rich in carbohydrates and proteins. It has a good content of water that helps in quenching of thirst and providing immediate energy. The content of copper and magnesium contributes in the production of white and red blood cells in the body along with some enzymes. Rambutan is considered to be beneficial in many diseases like diabetes, hypertension, etc.

Mangosteen :

Mangosteen is a native fruit of Southeast Asia. It has a delicate and fragrant flesh that tastes delicious. Its taste has various notes. It can be described as citrus, tangy, peachy and sweet. Mangosteen is known for its powerful anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antifungal and antiseptic properties. One research has proposed that Mangosteen can effectively cure leukemia. Alpha-mangostin is an antioxidant found only in Mangosteen that can kill the cells of leukemia.

Pitaya :

Grown in California, Central and South America and Southeast Asia, Pitaya is the fruit of a cactus plant. It has a deep pink outer covering, while the edible flesh inside is of white or red color, spotted with small edible seeds. Pitaya is also known as dragon fruit and is highly rich in anti oxidants. It can prevent diabetes, certain heart diseases, high blood pressure and many types of cancer.

Passion fruit :

Having a unique sweet and tart taste, passion fruit is a native of subtropical wild regions of South America. It is a rich source of anti oxidants, fibers, vitamins and minerals.

Many more Exotic Fruits are offered by nature, which are stuffed with various nutrients and delectable taste. It will not be considered an exaggeration, if we call these Exotic Fruits as super fruits.