Only the most timid traveler, finding himself in an exotic country, is embarrassed appearance, smell or name, will refuse to try some unfamiliar fruit. Accustomed to apples and oranges, tourists can hardly force themselves to bite into a piece of mangosteen, durian or herring. Meanwhile, it is a gastronomic revelation that can become one of the most vivid impressions of the entire trip.
Below are Exotic fruits different countries - with photos, descriptions and English equivalents of names.
Durian
Durian fruits - “a fruit with the taste of heaven and the smell of hell” - are irregularly oval in shape, with very sharp spines. Under the skin there is viscous pulp with a unique taste. The “king of fruits” has a pungent ammonium smell, so strong that durian is prohibited from being transported on airplanes and taken into hotel rooms, as evidenced by the corresponding posters and signs at the entrance. The fragrant and most exotic fruit in Thailand is very rich in vitamins and nutrients.
A few rules for those who want to taste (not try!) durian:
- Do not try to choose the fruit yourself, especially during the off-season. Ask the seller about this, have him cut it up and pack it in transparent film. Or find already packaged fruit in the supermarket.
- Press the pulp lightly. It should not be elastic, but easily bend under your fingers, like butter. The elastic pulp already smells unpleasant.
- It is not advisable to combine it with alcohol, since durian pulp acts on the body as a stimulant. enormous power. Thais believe that durian warms the body, and a Thai proverb says that the “heat” of durian can be tempered by the coolness of mangosteen.
Where to try: Thailand, Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Cambodia.
Season: from April to September, depending on the region.
Mangosteen
Other names: mangosteen, mangosteen. It is a delicate fruit with thick purple skin and round leaves at the stem. The white pulp resembles a peeled orange and has a difficult to describe sweet and sour taste. Inside the mangosteen there are six or more soft white segments: the more there are, the fewer seeds. To choose the right mangosteen, you need to take the most purple fruit in your hand and lightly squeeze it: the peel should not be hard, but not very soft. If the skin is wrinkled unevenly different places, the fruit is already stale. You can open the fruit by making a hole in the peel using a knife and fingers. Do not try to take the slices with your hands: the pulp is so tender that you will simply crush it. Tolerates transportation well.
Where to try: Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Malaysia, India, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Colombia, Panama, Costa Rica.
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Jackfruit
Other names: Indian breadfruit, eve. It is a large fruit with thick, spiky yellow-green skin. The pulp is yellow, sweet, with an unusual smell and taste of a Duchess pear. The segments are separated from each other and sold in bags. Ripe pulp is eaten fresh, unripe pulp is cooked. Jackfruit is mixed with other fruits, added to ice cream, coconut milk. The seeds are edible when boiled.
Where to try: Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Cambodia, Singapore.
Season: from January to August, depending on the region.
Lychee
Other names: litchi, Chinese plum. The heart-shaped or round fruit grows in clusters. Under the bright red skin there is white transparent pulp, juicy and sweet in taste. During the off-season in Asian countries, these tropical fruits sold canned or in plastic bags.
Where to try: Thailand, Cambodia, Indonesia, Australia, China.
Season: from May to July.
Mango
One of the most popular fruits in all tropical countries. The fruits are large, ovoid, elongated or spherical in shape. The pulp is yellow and orange, juicy, sweet. The smell of mango is reminiscent of apricot, rose, melon, and lemon. Unripe green fruits are also eaten - they are eaten with salt and pepper. It is convenient to peel the fruit with a sharp knife.
Where to try: Philippines, India, Thailand, Indonesia, Myanmar, Vietnam, China, Pakistan, Mexico, Brazil, Cuba.
Season: all year round; peak in Thailand from March to May, in Vietnam in winter and spring, in Indonesia from September to December.
Papaya
A large fruit with yellow-green skin. The cylindrical fruits of exotic fruits reach 20 centimeters in length. The taste is something between melon and pumpkin. Ripe papaya has bright orange, unusually tender flesh that is pleasant to eat and aids digestion. Unripe papaya is added to spicy Thai salad (som tam), it is fried, and meat is stewed with it.
Where to try: India, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Bali, Indonesia, Philippines, Mexico, Brazil, Colombia.
Season: all year round.
Longan
Other names are lam-yai, “dragon's eye.” It is a round, brown fruit that looks like small potatoes. Very sweet and juicy, it has a lot of calories. The easily peeled skin covers translucent white or pink flesh, similar in consistency to jelly. At the core of the fruit there is a large black seed. Longan is good for health, but you should not eat a lot at once: this will lead to an increase in body temperature.
Where to try: Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, China.
Season: from mid-June to mid-September.
Rambutan
Rambutan is one of the most famous tropical fruits, which is characterized by “increased hairiness.” Under the red fuzzy skin hides white translucent flesh with a sweet taste. To get to it, you need to “twist” the fruit in the middle. The fruits are eaten fresh or canned with sugar. Raw seeds are poisonous, but roasted ones are harmless. When choosing, you need to be guided by color: the pinker, the better.
Where to try: Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, India, partly Colombia, Ecuador, Cuba.
Season: from mid-April to mid-October.
Pitaya
Other names: pitahaya, long yang, " dragon fruit", "dragonfruit". It is the fruit of a cactus from the genus Hylocereus (sweet pitaya). Very beautiful in appearance: bright pink, the size of a large apple, slightly elongated in shape. The peel is covered with large scales, the edges are green. If you remove the skin (as in the case of an orange), you can see dense white, red or purple pulp inside with many small seeds. Good in fruit cocktails combined with lime.
Where to try: Vietnam, Thailand, Philippines, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, China, Taiwan, partly Japan, USA, Australia, Israel.
Season: all year round.
Carambola
Other names are “tropical stars”, starfruit, kamrak. Its yellow or green fruits resemble in size and shape Bell pepper. When cut, they have the shape of a star - hence the name. Ripe fruits are juicy, with a slight floral taste, not very sweet. Unripe fruits contain a lot of vitamin C. They are good in salads and smoothies; they do not need to be peeled.
Where to try: Borneo island, Thailand, Indonesia.
Season: all year round.
Pomelo
This fruit has many names - pomela, pamela, pompelmus, Chinese grapefruit, sheddock, etc. The citrus fruit looks like a huge grapefruit with white, pink or yellow pulp, which, however, is much sweeter. It is widely used in cooking and cosmetology. The smell is the best guide when buying: the stronger it is, the more concentrated, rich and fresh the taste of the pomelo will be.
Where to try: Malaysia, China, Japan, Vietnam, India, Indonesia, Tahiti, Israel, USA.
Season: all year round.
Guava
Other names are guava, guava. Round, oblong or pear-shaped fruit (from 4 to 15 centimeters) with white flesh and yellow hard seeds. Edible from skin to pit. When ripe, the fruit turns yellow and is eaten with the peel to improve digestion and stimulate the heart. When unripe, it is eaten like a green mango, sprinkled with spices and salt.
Where to try: Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Egypt, Tunisia.
Season: all year round.
Sapodilla
Other names are sapotilla, tree potato, ahra, chiku. A fruit that looks similar to kiwi or plum. The ripe fruit has a milky caramel taste. Sapodilla can be a little "knitty" like a persimmon. Most often it is used for making desserts and salads. Unripe fruits are used in cosmetology and folk medicine.
Where to try: Vietnam, Thailand, Philippines, Cambodia, Malaysia, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, India, USA (Hawaii).
Season: from September to December.
Sugar Apple
A very healthy pale green fruit. Under the distinctly lumpy, swamp-green skin hides sweet, aromatic flesh and seeds the size of beans. Aroma with subtle pine notes. Ripe fruits are moderately soft to the touch, unripe ones are hard, and overripe ones fall apart in the hands. Serves as the basis for Thai ice cream.
Where to try: Thailand, Philippines, Vietnam, Indonesia, Australia, China.
Season: from June to September.
Chompoo
Other names: rose apple, Malabar plum. The shape resembles a sweet pepper. It comes in both pink and light green. The pulp is white, dense. There is no need to peel it, there are no seeds. The taste does not stand out in any way and is more reminiscent of slightly sweetened water. But when chilled, these tropical fruits quench your thirst well.
Where to try: India, Malaysia, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Colombia.
Season: all year round.
Ackee
Ackee, or bligia savory, is pear-shaped with a red-yellow or orange skin. After full ripening, the fruit bursts and creamy pulp with large glossy seeds comes out. These are the most dangerous exotic fruits in the world: unripe (unopened) fruits are highly poisonous due to their high toxin content. They can be eaten only after special processing, for example long-term boiling. Ackee tastes like a walnut. In West Africa, soap is made from the peel of the unripe fruit, and the pulp is used for fishing.
Where to try: USA (Hawaii), Jamaica, Brazil, Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Australia.
Season: from January to March and from June to August.
Ambarella
Other names: Cythera apple, yellow plum, Polynesian plum, sweet mombin. Oval golden-colored fruits with thin, hard skin are collected in clusters. Inside there is crispy, juicy, yellow flesh and a hard bone with spines. It tastes like a cross between pineapple and mango. Ripe fruits are eaten raw, juices, jams, and marmalade are prepared from them; unripe fruits are used as a side dish and added to soups.
Where to try: Indonesia, India, Malaysia, Philippines, Fiji, Australia, Jamaica, Venezuela, Brazil, Suriname.
Season: from July to August.
Bam-balan (Bambangan)
Winner in the category “Most native taste”. Bam-balan resembles borscht with sour cream or mayonnaise. The fruit is oval-shaped, dark in color, the smell is slightly pungent. To get to the pulp, you just need to peel off the skin. The fruit is also added to side dishes.
Where to try: Borneo island (Malaysian part).
Salak
Other names are sala, herring, rakum, “snake fruit.” Round or oblong small fruits grow in clusters. Color - red or brown. The peel is covered with small spines and is easily removed with a knife. There are three sweet segments inside. The taste is rich, sweet and sour, reminiscent of either persimmon or pear.
Where to try: Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia.
Season: all year round.
Bael
Other names: tree apple, stone apple, Bengal quince. When ripe, the grey-green fruit turns yellow or Brown color. The peel is dense, like a nut, and it is impossible to get to it without a hammer, so the pulp itself is most often sold in the markets. It is yellow, with fuzzy seeds, and is divided into segments. Bail is eaten fresh or dried. It is also used to make tea and sharbat drink. The fruit has an irritating effect on the throat, causing a sore throat, so the first experience with bail may be unsuccessful.
Where to try: India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand.
Season: from November to December.
Kiwano
Also - horned melon, African cucumber, horned cucumber. When ripe, the shell becomes covered with yellow thorns, and the flesh becomes rich in color. green color. The oblong fruits are not peeled, but cut, like a melon or watermelon. The taste is a cross between banana, melon, cucumber, kiwi and avocado. In other words, it can be added to both sweet and savory dishes, as well as pickled. Unripe fruits are also edible.
Where to try: Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Chile, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Israel, USA (California).
Season: all year round.
Miracle Fruit
Other names: wonderful berries, sweetish puteria. The name of the exotic fruit is completely deserved. The taste of the fruit itself does not stand out in any way, but for an hour it will seem to a person that everything he eats after is sweet. Taste buds are deceived by a special protein contained in magic fruits - miraculin. Sweet foods seem tasteless.
Where to try: West Africa, Puerto Rico, Taiwan, Japan, Australia, Australia, USA (South Florida).
Season: all year round.
Tamarind
Tamarind, or Indian date, belongs to the legume family, but it is also consumed as a fruit. Curved fruits up to 15 centimeters long brown peel and sweet and sour pulp. It is used as a spice, is part of the famous Worcestershire sauce and is used to prepare snacks, desserts and various drinks. Sweets are prepared from ripe dried tamarind. As souvenirs, tourists bring home meat sauce and syrup for cocktails based on Indian dates.
Where to try: Thailand, Australia, Sudan, Cameroon, Oman, Colombia, Venezuela, Panama.
Season: from October to February.
Marula
Fresh marula is found exclusively on African continent, and all because after ripening the fruits begin to ferment in a matter of days. The result is a low-alcohol drink (you can find elephants “intoxicated” by marula). Ripe fruits are yellow in color and resemble a plum in appearance. The flesh is white, with a hard stone. Until the fermentation process begins, it has a pleasant aroma and unsweetened taste.
Where to try: South Africa(Mauritius, Madagascar, Zimbabwe, Botswana, etc.)
Season: since March.
Kumquat
Other names are Japanese orange, fortunella, kinkan, golden apple. The fruits are small, they really look like mini-oranges, the crust is very thin. Edible entirely, excluding the seeds. It tastes a little sour than orange, smells like lime.
Where to try: China, Japan, Southeast Asia, Middle East, Greece (Corfu), USA (Florida).
Season: from May to June, on sale all year round.
Citron
Other names: Buddha's hand, cedrate, Corsican lemon. Behind the external originality lies a trivial content: the oblong fruits have an almost solid peel, reminiscent of lemon in taste and violet in smell. It can only be used for making compotes, jellies and candied fruits. Often the Buddha's hand is planted in a pot as an ornamental plant.
Where to try: China, Japan, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, India.
Season: from October to December.
Pepino Dulce
Also - sweet cucumber, melon pear. Formally, it is a berry, although a very large one. The fruits are varied different sizes, shapes and colors, some are bright yellow with red or purple streaks. The pulp tastes like melon, pumpkin and cucumber. Overripe pepino is tasteless, as are unripe ones.
Where to try: Peru, Chile, New Zealand, Turkey, Egypt, Cyprus, Indonesia.
Season: all year round.
Mamey
Other names are sapota. The fruit is small and round. Inside there is orange pulp, the taste, as you might guess, is reminiscent of apricot. It is added to pies and cakes, canned, and jelly is made from unripe fruits.
Where to try: Colombia, Mexico, Ecuador, Venezuela, Antilles, USA (Florida, Hawaii), Southeast Asia.
Naranjilla
Other names: naranjilla, lulo, golden fruit of the Andes. Externally, naranjilla resembles a hairy tomato, although its taste is reminiscent of pineapple and strawberries. The juice and pulp are used for cooking fruit salads, ice cream, yoghurt, biscuits, sweet dips and cocktails.
Where to try: Venezuela, Panama, Peru, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Colombia, Chile.
Season: from September to November.
Other names: Indian mulberry, cheese fruit, pork apple. The fruit is the size of a potato or large plum, the skin is translucent. When ripe, noni turns from green to yellow and almost white. Noni has a strong aroma and bitter taste, which is why it is sometimes called the “vomit fruit.” Popular rumor ascribes to noni the properties of curing almost half of the diseases, and some call it the most useful exotic fruit.
Where to try: Malaysia, Polynesia, Australia, Southeast Asia.
Season: all year round.
Jabuticaba
Also - jaboticaba, a Brazilian grape tree. The fruits, which look like grapes or currants, grow in clusters on trunks and main branches. The skin is bitter. Juices are made from the pulp alcoholic drinks, jelly, marmalade.
The juicy and aromatic fruits are shaped like a melon, reaching 25 centimeters in length and 12 centimeters in width. The skin is slightly hard, red-brown. The pulp is white, sour-sweet, the seeds are located in five nests. It is eaten fresh and used to make juices, yoghurts, liqueurs, jams, sweets and chocolate. It is believed that the most delicious cupuacu is the one that fell to the ground.
Where to try: Brazil, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Mexico, Peru, Colombia.
Season: all year round.
Marang
Marang fruits are elongated and have a thick skin covered with spines that harden as they ripen. Inside there are white segments with seeds; they are quite large, about a third of the palm of your hand. Everyone describes taste differently. So, some are sure that it resembles an ice cream in a waffle cup, others - that it resembles a marshmallow. Still others cannot describe their feelings at all. Marang is not exported because it spoils instantly. If the dents do not straighten out when pressed, you need to eat it immediately. If the fruit is slightly squeezable, it should be allowed to sit for a couple of days. Marang is usually eaten fresh, but is also used in desserts and cocktails. The seeds are fried or boiled.
Where to try: Philippines, Brunei, Malaysia, Borneo, Australia.
Season: from August to the end of April.
Fruits of Thailand
Fruits are sold year-round, although mangosteen, for example, is not very common during the off-season, and pineapples are twice as expensive. You can buy it at markets, from street stalls, or from merchants with mobile carts.
Pineapple, banana, guava, jackfruit, durian, melon, star fruit, coconut, lychee, longan, longkong, mango, mangosteen, tangerine, mapla, noina, papaya, pitaya, pomelo, rambutan, herring, sapodilla, tamarind, jujube.
Fruits of Vietnam
Vietnam, one of the largest suppliers of fruits in the world market, can become a serious competitor even to Thailand. The most fruit is in the south of Vietnam. During the off-season, prices for especially exotic fruits can increase 2-3 times.
Avocado, pineapple, watermelon, banana, guava, jackfruit, durian, melon, star apple, green orange, carambola, coconut, lychee, longan, mango, mangosteen, tangerine, passion fruit, milk apple, mombin, noina, papaya, pitahaya, rambutan , rose apple, sapodilla, tangerine, citron.
Fruits of India
India is located in several climatic zones, which creates favorable conditions for growing fruits characteristic of both tropical and temperate zones (highlands). On the shelves you can find familiar apples, peaches and grapes and exotic coconuts, papaya and sapodilla.
Avocado, pineapple, anonna (cherimoya), watermelon, banana, guava, guava, jackfruit, fig, carambola, coconut, mango, tangerine, passion fruit, papaya, sapodilla, tamarind.
Fruits of Egypt
The harvest in Egypt is harvested in spring and autumn, so fruit is almost always in season here. The exception is border periods, for example, early spring, when the “winter” fruits have already departed, and the “summer” ones are just approaching.
Apricot, quince, orange, watermelon, banana, grapes, pomegranate, grapefruit, pear, guava, melon, fig, cantaloupe, starfruit, kiwi, red banana, lemon, mango, pickle, medlar, pepino, peach, pitaya, pomelo, sugar apple, physalis, date, persimmon.
Fruits in Cuba
Unlike Egypt, the seasons in Cuba are much more clearly defined. All year round you can buy pineapples, oranges, bananas, guava, papaya. The most delicious mangoes are in July-August; in the summer, the season of mamoncillo, cherimoya, carambola and avocado also starts; in the spring - coconuts, watermelons, and grapefruits.
Avocado, pineapple, annona, orange, banana, Barbados cherry, grapefruit, guava, caimito, star fruit, coconut, lime, lemon, mamoncillo, mango, passion fruit, papaya, sapodilla, tamarind, cherimoya.
Fruits in the Dominican Republic
The tropical Dominican Republic predictably has a lot of fruits: from the most common ones like bananas and pineapples to exotic ones - granadillas, mamoncillos and sapotas.
Avocado, pineapple, annona, watermelon, banana, granadilla, pomegranate, grapefruit, guanabana, melon, caimito, kiwi, coconut, mamoncillo, mamon, mango, passion fruit, sea grapes, medlar, noni, papaya, pitahaya, sapota.
What a variety of colors the colors of vegetables and fruits have. Proper nutrition has many different nuances that many are not even aware of.
For example, you know that it is important to include vegetables and fruits in your diet, but they should also come in all the colors of the rainbow! And below we will tell you why and for what.
Color of vegetables and fruits
Often, a person’s daily diet is compiled depending on his taste, time of year and financial capabilities.
Some prefer meat and dishes made from it, others try to eat more vegetables and fruits. Do you know what is best for your health?
The answer is obvious - fruits and vegetables. They are low in calories and have big amount minerals, fiber and vitamins. They also contain phytonutrients.
The word is certainly unclear, but we will explain it in a simple way. Phytonutrients are the basis of the immune system. They not only give specific color product, but also protect our body from all diseases, including heart disease and cancer.
Scientists have long proven that by the color of a fruit or vegetable you can determine the composition of phytonutrients in it and find out its benefits. Let's take a closer look at this rainbow.
Red fruits and vegetables
Thanks to red fruits or vegetables, the body receives ellagic acid And lycopene. With their help, the functioning of the heart and blood vessels improves, and vitality rises. Red fruits also help cope with depression.
This may include: watermelon is red bell pepper and grapes, cherries, tomatoes and papaya, strawberries and raspberries, red currants.
Orange vegetables and fruits
The orange fruits are rich in beta carotene. And this substance strengthens the immune system, has a good effect on digestion and helps absorb useful material in the body and get rid of germs and bacteria that enter the body.
In addition, orange products contain a lot folic acid And vitamin C, which minimize the risk of developing fetal defects in pregnant women and have a positive effect on the cardiovascular system.
This may include: apricots, mangoes, pumpkins, oranges, carrots and corn.
Yellow vegetables and fruits
Yellow fruits and vegetables contain:
- alpha-carotene;
- beta carotene;
- beta cryptoxanthin;
- curcumin;
- lutein;
- zeaxanthin;
- vitamin C.
- hesperidin;
Thus, yellow fruits help rejuvenate cells in the body, speed up the healing of cuts on the skin and improve vision. In addition, the capillaries will work better.
Note that curcumin perfectly removes inflammatory processes body.
And according to scientists, yellow foods speed up brain function and activate physical activity and even relieve depression.
This may include: mustard, honey, melon, pineapple, yellow cherry plum, bell peppers and apples, lemon and potatoes.
Green vegetables and fruits
It must be said right away that this color is the most important in the “culinary rainbow”.
Green foods contain: isothiocyanite(responsible for cell growth), isoflavonoids(the basis of a healthy skeletal system) and epigallocatechin(responsible for blood cholesterol levels).
In addition, greens are rich in vitamins of all groups ( A, B, C E, K), minerals, folate and potassium. So green fruits and vegetables should be in daily diet Necessarily!
They help normalize arterial pressure, relieve stress and are extremely beneficial for vision.
This may include: parsley, dill, sorrel, cucumbers, grapes, apples, peas, green beans, avocado, cabbage, spinach, broccoli and others.
What does the color blue mean?
This may include: blueberries and plums.
Blue vegetables
Products of this color contain anticyanins. This substance is good remedy from muscle pain and tachycardia.
Blueberries are recognized as the undisputed leader of the group, containing not only antioxidants, but also vitamins C, K and fiber.
This may include: blueberries, grapes and prunes.
Purple vegetable
Vegetables fruits purple Helps with heartburn, bloating and increased acidity. They also strengthen the immune system and relieve eye strain.
This may include: eggplants, grapes and blackberries.
White fruits and vegetables
This “neutral” food group is rich in carbohydrates, quercetin and allistin. The substance quercecin is responsible for the absorption of vitamin C and normalization of vascular function. circulatory system.
And allistin not only copes with high blood pressure and cholesterol, but also normalizes blood sugar levels.
This may include: pears, bananas, rice, onions, garlic and coconut pulp.
Let's sum it up
Finally, I would like to say that you should not focus your attention on a specific color or fruit, but try to diversify your diet as much as possible. It is desirable that there be at least “three colors of the rainbow” on the plate. This will give your body all the nutrients it needs.
Everyone knows about the benefits of fresh fruits and vegetables, but few have thought about what their color indicates. It’s not for nothing that bananas and lemons are yellow, tomatoes and cherries are red, and kiwis and spinach are green, this probably means something. It turns out that the natural dyes contained in fruits and vegetables are of great importance and determine the benefits provided to our body. In continuation of the article, you will learn what influence the color of the products we use plant products affects our health.
Yellow and orange vegetables and fruits
Yellow pepper, lemon, carrot, pumpkin, orange, papaya, etc. They all contain a large number of beta-carotene, which is known to be the best preventive agent against cancer and also improves our immunity. Beta-carotene is also a beauty product. Eat more yellow and orange fruits and vegetables if you want smooth and beautiful skin, thick and healthy hair, strong nails and a toned body.
This group of fruits and vegetables is also very important for the health of our eyes - it helps maintain acute vision for many years.
Green vegetables and fruits
Spinach, Brussels sprouts, lettuce, broccoli, kiwi, green onions, leek, zucchini, cucumber. The natural pigment they contain - chlorophyll - is often called the “living blood” of plants, and its main molecule is almost identical in structure to the hemoglobin molecule. The value of fruits and vegetables rich in chlorophyll is that they cleanse the human digestive tract and excretory system, that is, they cleanse the blood and lymphatic fluid, and also promote weight loss. A cleansed body, as we know, better absorbs all the substances necessary for life, making its owner full of strength and energy.
Red fruits and vegetables
Tomatoes, beets, red peppers, cherries, pomegranates, sweet cherries, radishes, strawberries, watermelon. All of them contain lycopene, which has a beneficial effect on the heart: it strengthens it and improves the functioning of the entire cardiovascular system. Lycopene is a powerful antioxidant that lowers cholesterol and has proven anti-cancer effects. Red fruits and vegetables are rich in potassium, which is also known as a friend of the human heart - it regulates its rhythm and blood pressure.
White fruits and vegetables
Chinese cabbage, cauliflower, chicory, garlic, onion. They are also called enemies of infection. This group of vegetables is rich in flavonoids (antioxidants) and allicin, which has antibacterial properties. White vegetables, especially those with a characteristic odor, can rightfully be called “natural antibiotics.” They strengthen immune system and have an anti-inflammatory effect. Flavonoids also act as an antispasmodic and diuretic. White plants also contain sulfur, which helps lower the level of “bad” cholesterol in the blood.
Purple (blue) fruits and vegetables
Blueberries, dark grapes, eggplants, plums, black currants, chokeberries, dark red cranberries. They will help us live to a ripe old age because they contain powerful antioxidants, including anthocyanins. Anthocyanins slow down the aging process, protect us from infections, and also help prevent inflammation of the digestive system and urinary tract. At chronic diseases Bladder the best preventive and remedy- this is cranberry.
Each color group is important!
Fruits and vegetables play big role in the prevention of our health. And each color is important in its own way, and top scores they bring together, not separately. Therefore, to be healthy and enjoy beauty, we must eat fruits and vegetables from each color group every day.
The bright, rich colors of fruits and vegetables on our plates not only please the eye, but can also tell a lot about them. beneficial properties. Do you know that each color performs its own special function in our body to improve health? Read here what the colors of fruits and vegetables mean for health.
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1. Is the color of fruits and vegetables important?
Yes, availability natural dyes in vegetables and fruits is extremely important. Doctors and nutritionists have proven many years ago that each color has its own special properties, which have different effects on human body and conditionally divided vegetables and fruits into five main color groups. (Photo: Shutterstock).
2. Yellow and orange vegetables and fruits. Yellow pepper, lemon, carrot, pumpkin, orange, papaya, etc. All of them contain large amounts of beta-carotene, which is known to be the best preventive agent against cancer and also boosts our immunity. Beta-carotene is also a beauty product. Eat more yellow and orange fruits and vegetables if you want smooth and beautiful skin, thick and healthy hair, strong nails and a toned body.
This group of fruits and vegetables is also very important for the health of our eyes - they help maintain sharp vision for many years. (Photo: Shutterstock).
3. Green vegetables and fruits. Spinach, Brussels sprouts, lettuce, broccoli, kiwi, green onions, leeks, zucchini, cucumber. The natural pigment they contain, chlorophyll, is often called the “life blood” of plants, and its main molecule is almost identical in structure to the hemoglobin molecule. The value of fruits and vegetables rich in chlorophyll is that they cleanse the human digestive tract and excretory system, that is, they cleanse the blood and lymphatic fluid, and also promote weight loss. A cleansed body, as we know, better absorbs all the substances necessary for life, making its owner full of strength and energy. (Photo: Shutterstock).
4. Red fruits and vegetables. Tomatoes, beets, red peppers, cherries, pomegranates, sweet cherries, radishes, strawberries, watermelon. All of them contain lycopene, which has a beneficial effect on the heart: it strengthens it and improves the functioning of the entire cardiovascular system. Lycopene is a powerful antioxidant that lowers cholesterol and has proven anti-cancer effects. Red fruits and vegetables are rich in potassium, which is also known as a friend of the human heart - it regulates its rhythm and blood pressure. (Photo: Shutterstock).
5. White fruits and vegetables. Chinese cabbage, cauliflower, chicory, garlic, onion. They are also called enemies of infection. This group of vegetables is rich in flavonoids (antioxidants) and allicin, which has antibacterial properties. White vegetables, especially those with a characteristic odor, can rightfully be called “natural antibiotics.” They strengthen the immune system and have an anti-inflammatory effect. Flavonoids also act as an antispasmodic and diuretic. White plants also contain sulfur, which helps lower the level of “bad” cholesterol in the blood. (Photo: Shutterstock).
6. Purple (blue) fruits and vegetables. Blueberries, dark grapes, eggplants, plums, black currants, chokeberries, dark red cranberries. They will help us live to a ripe old age because they contain powerful antioxidants, including anthocyanins. Anthocyanins slow down the aging process, protect us from infections, and also help prevent inflammation of the digestive system and urinary tract. For chronic bladder diseases, the best preventive and therapeutic remedy is cranberry. (Photo: Shutterstock).
7. Each color group has an important meaning. Fruits and vegetables play a big role in preventing our health. And each color is important in its own way, and they bring the best results together, and not separately. Therefore, to be healthy and enjoy beauty, we must eat fruits and vegetables from each color group every day. (Photo: Shutterstock).
The variety of colors of vegetables and fruits not only pleases the eye, but is also important for our health.
They can tell you a lot about their beneficial properties. Each color performs its own special function in our body. What do the colors of fruits and vegetables mean for health? Read here.
Is the color of fruits and vegetables important?
Yes, the presence of natural colors in vegetables and fruits is extremely important. Doctors and nutritionists proved many years ago that each color has its own special properties, which affect the human body differently and conditionally divided vegetables and fruits into five main color groups.
Yellow and orange vegetables and fruits
Yellow pepper, lemon, carrot, pumpkin, orange, papaya, etc. All of them contain large amounts of beta-carotene, which is known to be the best preventive agent against cancer and also boosts our immunity. Beta-carotene is also a beauty product. Eat more yellow and orange fruits and vegetables if you want smooth and beautiful skin, thick and healthy hair, strong nails and a toned body.
This group of fruits and vegetables is also very important for the health of our eyes - it helps maintain sharp vision for many years.
Green vegetables and fruits
Spinach, Brussels sprouts, lettuce, broccoli, kiwi, green onions, leeks, zucchini, cucumber. The natural pigment they contain - chlorophyll - is often called the “living blood” of plants, and its main molecule is almost identical in structure to the hemoglobin molecule. The value of fruits and vegetables rich in chlorophyll is that they cleanse the human digestive tract and excretory system, that is, they cleanse the blood and lymphatic fluid, and also promote weight loss. As is known, the purified one better absorbs all the substances necessary for life, making its owner full of strength and energy.
Red fruits and vegetables
Tomatoes, beets, red peppers, cherries, pomegranates, sweet cherries, radishes, strawberries, watermelon. All of them contain lycopene, which has a beneficial effect on the heart: it strengthens it and improves the functioning of the entire cardiovascular system. Lycopene is a powerful antioxidant that lowers cholesterol and has proven anti-cancer effects. Red fruits and vegetables are rich in potassium, which is also known as a friend of the human heart - it regulates its rhythm and blood pressure.
White fruits and vegetables
Chinese cabbage, cauliflower, chicory, garlic, onion. They are also called enemies of infection. This group of vegetables is rich in flavonoids (antioxidants) and allicin, which has antibacterial properties. White vegetables, especially those with a characteristic odor, can rightfully be called “natural antibiotics.” They strengthen the immune system and have an anti-inflammatory effect. Flavonoids also act as an antispasmodic and diuretic. White plants also contain sulfur, which helps lower the level of “bad” cholesterol in the blood.
Purple (blue) fruits and vegetables
Blueberries, dark grapes, eggplants, plums, black currants, chokeberries, dark red cranberries. They will help us live to a ripe old age because they contain powerful antioxidants, including anthocyanins. Anthocyanins slow down the aging process, protect us from infections, and also help prevent inflammation of the digestive system and urinary tract. For chronic bladder diseases, the best preventative and therapeutic remedy is cranberries.
Each color group has an important meaning
Fruits and vegetables play a big role in preventing our health. And each color is important in its own way, and they bring the best results together, and not separately. Therefore, to be healthy and enjoy beauty, we must eat fruits and vegetables from each color group every day.
