Health Benefits

Mango is packed with polyphenols — plant compounds that function as antioxidants. It has over a dozen different types, including mangiferin, catechins, anthocyanins, quercetin, kaempferol, rhamnetin, benzoic acid and many others. Pineapples are low in calories but have an incredibly impressive nutrient profile. Pineapples contain Disease-Fighting Antioxidants and also may boost immunity and suppress inflammation. According to a 2019 rodent study, apples contain bioactive compounds that may help promote healthful gut bacteria, which may help optimize the health of people with obesity. One of the benefits of dried apples is that it packs a high amount of both soluble and insoluble fiber. Papayas are rich in antioxidants. Research has shown they contain more beta-carotene than carrots and more vitamin C than kiwi fruit. These anti-oxidants protect against heart disease and arteriosclerosis by inhibiting oxidisation which is necessary for platelets of plaque to stick to the walls of blood vessels. Pears come in many different varieties. Bartlett, Bosc, and D’Anjou pears are among the most popular, but around 100 types are grown worldwide. Pears are an excellent source of soluble and insoluble fiber, which are essential for digestive health.

Fun Facts

Mangoes are related to cashews and pistachios. Only Florida, California, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico can grow mangos in the United States. The fruit is available all year. The most common pollinator of pineapple is the hummingbird. Pineapples regenerate! You can plant pineapple leaves to grow a new plant. Apple trees take 4-5 years to produce their first fruit. A standard size apple tree starts bearing fruit 8-10 years after it is planted. A dwarf tree starts bearing fruit in 3-5 years. Papaya is also known as papaw in Australia and other parts of the world. However, in the United States, the pawpaw is a indigenous, mango-shaped fruit. Confusing. The papaya is botanically a berry. The wood from a pear tree is used in making furniture and kitchen utensils, as well as smoking meats.

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