Fruit Info
Banana
Bananas are among the most important food crops on the planet.
They come from a family of plants called Musa that are native to Southeast Asia and grown in many of the warmer areas of the world.
Bananas are a healthy source of fiber, potassium, vitamin B6, vitamin C, and various antioxidants and phytonutrients.
Many types and sizes exist. Their color usually ranges from green to yellow, but some varieties are red.
What Is Dragon Fruit (Also Called Pitaya or Pitahaya)?
As the name suggests, dragon fruit is just that — a fruit.
It’s grown primarily in Asia, Mexico, Central America, and South America, and historians think it originated in Central America. But the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation suggests a different story: “Ancient Chinese legends say that the dragon fruit was created thousands of years ago by a dragon in battle who blew a burst of fire containing the fruit,” its website states.
If you’ve never heard of dragon fruit, you might be familiar with its other names: strawberry pear and pitaya or pitahaya.
Dragon fruit (or pitaya) comes from a cactus of the type Hylocereus. It’s a fast-growing crop, and the plants can produce for more than 20 years once established.
Pitahaya
Mangoes are as nutritious as they are delicious! This tropical, sweet fruit is a favorite for anyone looking for fruit with lots of health benefits! Tune in to learn the top 5 health benefits of this fruit!
Mangoes contain high levels of fiber, pectin, and vitamin C, which help to reduce cholesterol levels.
This fruit helps to clear clogged pores and improve the skin’s health.
The vitamin A in mangoes helps eyesight and prevents eyes from getting dry.
The high fiber content on helps digestion and elimination.
Along with vitamin C and A, the carotenoids in mangoes help keep the immune system strong.
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Lime
Limes are a citrus fruit often used to accent flavors in foods. Limes are rich in vitamin C and antioxidants, which may improve immunity, support heart health, aid iron absorption, and promote healthy skin.
Limes are a common ingredient in Mexican, Vietnamese, and Thai cuisine. They are grown year-round in tropical climates and are usually smaller and less sour than lemons.
The Tahitian or Persian lime is the most commonly used variety in cooking. Key limes are smaller, rounder, and more acidic than Tahitian limes, and they are known for their use in Key Lime pie, a classic dessert.