Who doesn't love fresh fruits? They are highly nutritious and delicious. Common and ordinary fruit may mean a greater likelihood you’ll add them to your plate. One of the great things about fruit that's easy to find is that people are more familiar with what they are and how they taste, and they are more comfortable with them in the kitchen, allowing them to put those fruits to use in a variety of ways. Today let's explore some of the common tropical fruits that you may find in markets.

1) Pineapple 

Pineapple is one of the most popular tropical fruits. It contains a group of digestive enzymes called bromelain, which you can only get by eating this tasty fruit. It helps to absorb antibiotics, stops diarrhea, and may even fight diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. Pineapple is packed with vitamin C and contains 131% of your daily value, which can help strengthen immunity and reduce the severity of bacterial infection. Pineapple also contains 76% of your daily manganese intake, which is a naturally occurring mineral that can aid in growth, bone formation, and immune response.

2) Banana

Banana is rich in potassium and magnesium. These 2 key minerals are important to maintain overall good health. The fruit’s sugar content is balanced with fiber, which helps maintain a healthy blood glucose level. There is a small amount of tryptophan, an amino acid that when combined with bananas’ natural vitamin B6, helps boost the production of serotonin, a "feel-good hormone".

*Along with bananas, there are many other foods that are natural sources of serotonin  - black beans, walnut, chickpeas, yogurt and etc. 

3)  Guava

Guava is fantastic source of vitamin C. It’s also a high source of other antioxidants, such as beta carotene. Consuming it regularly may support the health of your eyes, heart, kidneys, and skin.

Pink guavas contain twice the amount of lycopene present in tomatoes. Lycopene is an antioxidant that protects your skin from being damaged by UV rays and environmental pollution. 

4) Mango

Mangoes have antioxidants like lutein and zeaxanthin. These are concentrated in the retina of eye and act as a natural sunblock. So, it protects our eyes from harmful blue light. 

Mango is excellent for your gut health. The dietary fiber in mangoes can help in regulating digestion. Amylases are enzymes that are good for your digestive system. These enzymes are responsible for breaking down large food particles into smaller ones so that they get absorbed easily. 

It is crucial to include fruits in our daily diet. Fruits contain many minerals and vitamins that can help us to maintain a healthy body. Remember to have a vast variety of fruits in order to enjoy the health benefits that they can bring.