1. Bananas
Why do we see tennis players eat bananas during a match? Bananas are best-known for their potassium content which helps replenish lost fluids from sweating so much during a game. It also adds energy and helps prevent cramps.
2. Avocados
Considered as one of the most nutritious fruits, avocados are excellent sources of fiber, vitamin K, and folate, and very good sources of potassium, pantothenic acid, and vitamins C and E. One cup of cubed avocados can provide the body with a good amount of the B vitamins, as well as copper, magnesium and manganese.
3. Guavas
The guava, considered as one of the superfoods, is the fruit with the highest vitamin C content. In addition to being an excellent source of fiber and vitamin A, it is also a very good source of vitamin B6, potassium, copper and manganese.
4. Breadfruit
The breadfruit is another fruit which needs to be cooked before it is consumed. Every 100 grams can supply the body with half of the DV of vitamin C. It is also loaded with 20% of the DV of fiber and is a very good source of potassium, magnesium and thiamine.
5. Tamarinds
The tamarind is a tart fruit which is typically used as a spice and souring agent. It is an excellent source of thiamine, magnesium, fiber, and potassium. It is also rich in iron, phosphorus and niacin and one of the few fruits packed with calcium.
6. Durian
The king of fruits boasts of its high vitamin C content. It is also rich in vitamins B1 and B6, fiber, folate, magnesium, and manganese, and is blushing with 436 mg of potassium for every 1 cup of chopped or diced fruit.
7. Plantains
Plantains are fruits which can be mistaken for bananas. They are classified as fruits but are considered as vegetables as they need to be cooked before they can be eaten. Plantains are very high in vitamins A and C. They are also packed with vitamin B6, magnesium, and fiber and almost a quarter of the daily value of potassium.
8. Custard-apple
Custard-apple, also known as bullock’s heart contains almost the same amount of potassium as bananas. It can also provide the body with an excellent supply of vitamins C and B6, and fiber.
9. Kiwifruit
The kiwifruit is an excellent source of vitamins C and K and fiber, a very good source of folate, potassium and copper and a good source of the B vitamins and other important nutrients. Like the tamarind, it is one of the few fruits which contain the bone-friendly nutrient—calcium.
10. Purple Passion Fruit
Granadilla, also known as purple passion fruit is a Brazil native. You’ll get half of the daily value of vitamin C and fiber and a quarter of the DV of vitamin A for every 100 grams of this subtropical fruit. It can also contribute about 348 mg of potassium.
Of these fruits, my favorite would be the banana and avocado. Breadfruit and durian are an acquired taste. I have not acquired that taste.
ReplyDeleteWhat a interesting and really helpful post. this is great to know, i didn't know some of these fruits had such health benefits.
ReplyDeleteI don't think I have ever tried bread fruit! A great post - fruit really is awesome! Swear by bananas when I have heart burn!
ReplyDeleteCustard-apple is one of my favourite food because of it's sweetness! Although guava is high in fiber, I heard it's not good for digestion!
ReplyDeleteive never eaten guava before. i eat bananas on a daily basis
ReplyDeleteI like all the 10 fruits that you mentioned above especially the custard-apple because it is very hard to find it now.
ReplyDeleteI have to eat more of these fruits. I can eat lots of bananas and atis for sure everyday.
ReplyDeleteAll awesome fruits and the lowering of blood pressure is just icing on the cake! This put me in the mood for some passionfruit! Haha! :)
ReplyDeleteI love all these fruits. Well, except for the bread fruit because I haven't tried it. I didn't know they help lower your blood pressure.
ReplyDeleteBread fruit and durians are two which i have never tried.Thanks for the information that there are natural ways to lower blood pressure.
ReplyDeleteI've been having bananas for potassium especially when I go for longer distance runs. I'll take note of the other fruits here for lowering blood pressure.
ReplyDeleteDo we have breadfruit in the Philippines? How do we cook it?
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