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Everyone knows that bananas are good for you. The potassium in this fruit has been known to lower blood pressure and improve heart health. However, recent studies have shown that there are certain other exotic fruits which pack an even bigger health punch than bananas. Fruit not only improves our health but it also provides our bodies with essential nutrients and weight loss properties.

Vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants are just some of the essential nutrients we gain from fruit consumption. However, recent studies show that certain exotic fruits can impact out heart health tremendously. Fresh figs are one of these fruits. This particular fruit has 891 mg of blood pressure lowering potassium in just one serving of six figs (that is nearly 20% of our daily requirement and double the amount you would find in a large banana). High potassium diets are linked with lower rates of heart related illnesses in healthy adults. Aside from its heart health benefits, fresh fig is also one of the best sources of calcium. Just one serving of figs has as much calcium as ½ a cup of fat-free milk. This is why fig is a great fruit when it comes down to health, weight loss, and healthy snacking.

Another exotic fruit which is known for its heart health benefits is Lychee. This particular fruit has the second highest level of polyphenols of all fruits tested (almost 15 % more than the amount found in grapes). These polyphenols repel foreign invaders from damaging our cells. Certain other studies have also confirmed that this exotic fruit also plays an important role in the prevention of degenerative diseases, such as cancer. So with all of these health benefits, why not try something new and exotic! Not only will consuming these fruit help you achieve better health but it will also help you lose weight and maintain a healthy nutrition.

Lauren S Johnson

Lauren S. Johnson writes health articles about fitness and nutrition.
Some of her favorite passions include studying the medicinal benefits of herbal remedies for antidepressants,
diet pills, and hoodia gordonii.

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