Tropical Fruits That Are Healthy For You

Coconut

a tropical fruit from the "coconut palm" tree that is healthy and nutritious. The white meat of the fruit is used in cooking. Cookies,pies and cakes can be baked with coconut in them. The nut has oil that can be used for baking or frying.

Mango

Rich in antioxidants the Mango fruit contains fiber,Vitamin C,Vitamin B6 .mineral copper and potassium. Mango's have a digestive smoothing effect. The mango contains only 120 calories. Used in fruit salad or eaten alone it is one of the most nutritious fruit

Kiwi

Named after a bird called the "Kiwi "this fruit contains vitamin C and Potassium. Also it is high in fiber. Helps to prevent coughing and asthma. To eat slice in half and scoop out the fruit or slice and peel off the hairy skin.

Banana

The sweet Banana is very high in nutrition. Chock full of potassium and fiber.Also vitamins B6,C and A. The Banana is so easy to eat. Just peel and eat it for a healthy snack..Banana plants are grown all over the world.

Avocado

The Avocado has a slightly nutty taste. It has protein,potassium,iron ,vitamins C and B. There is no cholesterol in the Avocado. The Low in fat Avocado is great in dips and in salads.

Papaya

The papaya is a native plant of America. A juicy fruit with a sweet flavor. Very good source of vitamins A and C.Use in a fruit salad or peel slice and eat.