Top 7 healthiest exotic fruits

Exotic fruits always attract attention with their unusual shape, color and texture. Curiosity makes us want to try them, but unfamiliarity often stops us. In this article we will look at the top 7 healthiest exotic fruits and learn how to eat them correctly.

1. Lychee
   Lychee is a fruit with a rich sweet taste and rich in vitamin C, mineral salts, phosphorus, calcium, iron and polyphenols. They can be used as a preventative against cancer and atherosclerosis. Lychees are peeled, the nut removed from the pulp, and eaten in combination with lime, ginger and coconut. Pairs well with sorbets and cocktails.

2. Pitahaya
   Pitahaya, or "dragon fruit", contains vitamins C, PP, B1, B2, calcium, phosphorus and iron. It supports the immune and cardiovascular systems and is good for diabetics. The pitahaya is cooled, cut lengthwise and the pulp scooped out with a spoon.

3. Physalis
   Physalis is rich in B vitamins, as well as vitamins A and C, protein, phosphate and is good for vision. It helps with chronic sore throats and other infectious diseases of the oral cavity, and is also recommended for diabetics. Physalis is eaten raw, like regular berries, and goes well with chocolate.

4. Mango
   Mangoes are rich in vitamins C and B, as well as calcium, iron, zinc, magnesium, phosphorus and potassium. It stimulates the activity of the kidneys and intestines, strengthens the immune system and serves to prevent eye diseases. The mango is cut lengthwise, the pit is removed, and the flesh is cut with a knife without cutting through the skin. Then turn the half with the flesh out and use a sharp knife to cut the fruit squares into a salad bowl.

5. Rambutan
   Rambutan is rich in vitamin C, carbohydrates, proteins, calcium, phosphorus, iron and niacin. It is good for the heart and blood vessels. The “hairy” peel is cut off with a knife, the inedible pit is separated, and the pulp of the fruit is used for desserts. Cognac or liqueur goes very well with rambutan.

6. Carambola
   Carambola contains not only vitamins C and B, carbohydrates, calcium and phosphorus, but also oxalic acid, which helps with constipation and urolithiasis. Carambola is cut crosswise into thin stars and the seeds are removed, after which it is eaten as a fresh fruit or used in salads and smoothies.

7. Granadilla
   Granadilla, or "passion flower", is rich in vitamins C and A, phosphorus, calcium, iron and potassium. It helps strengthen the immune system and normalize the gastrointestinal tract. Granadilla is cut in half, the pulp is scooped out with a spoon, the seeds are removed and eaten plain or used to make desserts and drinks.

Regardless of the exotic fruit you choose, it is important to remember that they should be consumed in moderation and not forget about the individual characteristics of the body. If you have any diseases or allergic reactions, you should consult your doctor before consuming exotic fruits.