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Are Bananas Good for Diabetes?
Bananas are a type of fruit that is rich in fiber, carbohydrates, vitamin B6, phytonutrients, antioxidants and potassium. People who have diabetes can consume bananas in moderation, preferably if they are small, unripe and eaten along with protein and healthy fats.
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What Does a Star Fruit Taste Like?
Star fruit, also known as carambola or Averrhoa Starfruit, is widely distributed around the world but is more popular in tropical areas, such as India, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines.
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What Does Jackfruit Meat Taste Like?
Typical jackfruit meat consists of the unripe jackfruit pod. It is tasteless and it has a fibrous texture. Jackfruit meat takes on the flavor of the spices that it is cooked with.
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Is Jackfruit Bad for Humans?
Jackfruit is an exotic fruit grown in tropical regions and native to the southern part of India. It’s available in other parts of the world, including the United States. Jackfruit is the largest tree fruit, reaching up to 35 kg in weight. Jackfruit has a dull green, spiky outer skin, which is not eaten, and the edible part of the fruit (the flesh or fruit pods) lies inside, which is light yellow in color and has a rubbery texture.
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How Do You Eat a Star Fruit?
Star fruits taste best when consumed ripe. Unripe star fruits may taste excessively sour and at times bitter. Once ripe, these fruits turn completely yellow with a hint of green at the edges; this is the best time to consume star fruit. You can enjoy having a star fruit by:
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