These food may not look pretty, but are rich in nutrients. Check out following 14 kinds of weird looking food, which are good for the body.
1. Buddha’s hand, Citrus medica var. sarcodactylis, or the fingered citron
This fruit is segmented into finger-like sections which has resemblance with a human hand.
The fruit’s fingers contain only the white part of the fruit and sometimes a small amount of acidic pulp, but many of them are completely juiceless and some are seedless.
It has exquisite aroma and eaten as desserts or savory dishes.
The sliced, dried peel of immature fruit is used as tonic in traditional medicine.
2. Turmeric
Turmeric has rough surface, but inside is such a bright orange deep color.
Curcumin found in turmeric is excellent antioxidant.
Turmeric has anti-fungal, anti-bacterial properties and
is useful in kidney,cardiovascular diseases, arthritis,
irritable bowel disease, Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes
and several types of cancer.
3. Pitaya or dragon fruit
This fruit has high antioxidants level and rich in
vitamin C, calcium, magnesium as well as
Omega-3 fatty acids.
The fruit is mildly sweet and low in calories.
4. Carambola or star fruit
Sliced carambola has resemblance to a star.
Carambola is rich in antioxidants, potassium and
vitamin C.
It exhibits antioxidant and antimicrobial activities.
5. Jackfruit
Rough exterior of jackfruit is good source of the
antioxidant vitamin C, vitamin B6, potassium, calcium, and iron.
A 100-g portion of edible raw jackfruit provides about
95 calories which is bit high.
So, share a portion of it while eating with others.
6. Rambutan
Rambutan and lychee belong to the same species.
It contains iron, magnesium, potassium, manganese
and zinc.
rich flowery taste and is very refreshing to eat.
The lychee is crisper and not as sweet as rambutan.
7. Kefir
Kefir looks like yogurt and exhibits same benefits.
It has calcium which is good for teeth, bones.
track.
It also contain tryptophan which will help to keep
mood relaxed.
8. Mangosteen
other vitamins.
It tastes a little bit like a peach.
9. Horned melon / kiwano
This fruit has horn-like spines, hence the name horned melon.
It tastes like a cucumber, kiwi, banana and zucchini
mix.
It is high in vitamin C and A, as well as potassium and
fiber.
10.Japanese plum
This pickled plum is alkaline in nature, containing high iron and thiamine.
It is very beneficial to the nervous system.
11. Pickles
There are different kinds of pickle and most of them are low in calorie.
It helps to increase metabolism and contains probiotics 100 times greater than yogurt.
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12. Sugar-apple or custard apple
12. Sugar-apple or custard apple
Sugar-apple is an excellent source of vitamin C and
manganese.
It is also a good source of thiamine and vitamin B6,
and provides vitamin B2, B3 B5, B9, iron, magnesium,
phosphorus and potassium in fair quantities.
13. Beans Tempeh
It looks a bit like tofu, tempeh with soy beans are
fermented, pressed into a block after another.
It has higher content of protein, dietary fiber, and
vitamins compared to tofu.
The proteins contained in it can be easily absorbed by
the body.
It is also rich in vitamin K, calcium, magnesium, iron,
fiber and folic acid.
14. Kelp or brown algae
The Japanese have long known the benefits of kelp.
Kelp is very high in calcium, iodine, iron, magnesium,
as well as vitamin A.
as well as vitamin A.