Healthy Fruit Choices and Nutritional Benefits
Chef Andrew Gruel discusses how food has become less healthy over time and supports RFK Jr.'s effort to overhaul the industry. Tips on expanding fruit intake with unusual choices like guava, kiwi, kumquat, persimmon, pomegranate, pomelo, and star fruit.
Key Points
- Guava is rich in vitamin C, fiber, antioxidants, vitamins A and E, and potassium
- Kiwifruit is high in vitamin C, fiber, vitamin K, E, and potassium
- Kumquats are high in vitamin C, fiber, and essential oils
- Persimmons are high in vitamins A and C, and dietary fiber
- Pomegranates are good sources of vitamin C, fiber, and folate with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties
- Pomelos are high in vitamin C and can be used in similar ways to grapefruit
- Star fruit is a good source of vitamin C, fiber, and antioxidants with a mildly sweet, tangy flavor
Pros
- Provides insights on expanding fruit intake with less common choices
- Highlights nutritional benefits of various fruits