The Galia Melon

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The Galia melon is a hybrid melon of a cantaloupe and a honeydew and is grown in Israel, Egypt, Turkey, Greece, Costa Rica, Panama, Hondura Algeria, Brazil, Guatemala, Portugal, Spain, Morocco.

The Galia melon has a balanced sweetness throughout each bite and is rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Good luck finding this delicious treasure, it can be tricky to locate in some states.

Cherimoya

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Photo by: tina natalini

Photo by: tina natalini

“The most delicious fruit known to men.”
— Mark Twain

Cherimoya, or "cold seeds" is a close relative to the soursop and sweetsop fruits. Grown in Central and South America, cherimoya is both a tropical and subtropical fruit.

Cherimoya has a soft and creamy texture inside that has been compared to a mixture of pineapple and grape. There are many health benefits provided from this delicious fruit in addition to containing potassium and magnesium, including;

  • reducing inflammation

  • strengthening of the immune system

  • promotes healthy digestion

  • reducing the risk of abnormal cells

  • improves eye health

  • maintains healthy blood pressure

Some things to know before consuming a cherimoya are to avoid eating or cracking the black seed inside. They are poisonous as is the outer skin. Simply scoop the fleshy white “meat” of the cherimoya out and enjoy on its own or added to a smoothie.

Jackfruit

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Photo by: Vinod Kumar @vinodjhieo

Photo by: Vinod Kumar @vinodjhieo

Jackfruit is a tropical fruit native to South India and a cousin to fig and mulberry. Jackfruit has low glycemic index, contains antioxidants, fiber and protein.

Jackfruit can be challenging to cut as it is very fibrous. It may be best to sample prepackaged jackfruit that comes in a variety of flavors including barbecue and teriyaki. Jackfruit is a great meat replacement as the texture is that of pulled pork. Canned Jackfruit is also available at most grocery stores while some restaurants offer Jackfruit dishes. These processed versions should be used to experience the taste and texture before hacksawing your way through a fresh Jackfruit. The flavor has been compared to a subtle combination of apple, mango, pineapple and banana.