Must-Try Exotic Fruits And How They Can Dramatically Improve Your Health

Mess With The Bull, Get The Horned Melon

Though its name suggests a connection to kiwi, the kiwano (horned melon) is closer to a cucumber and a zucchini. The horned melon is native to Southern Africa, though it is gaining in popularity in other countries, such as Australia. This fruit contains high levels of alpha-tocopherol, an antioxidant from vitamin E, which promotes healthy nerves and blood vessels and helps eliminate free radicals, lowering the risk of diseases such as cancer and heart disease. The kiwano also has a lot of vitamin A, which means it is excellent in promoting vision health, including slowing down or even preventing the formation of cataracts. Its high fiber content aids in digestion, boosts bone strength through calcium and speeds the body’s metabolic rate through zinc. It is also said to help regulate stress hormones.

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