Pineapple, mango, passion fruit, bananas – in recent years, we have found it easier and easier to buy exotic fruits due to the ever-faster globalization. Mangoes are now available in almost every supermarket, along with many other exotic fruits as well. With the increased consumption of imported goods, such as fruit, the question of how harmful this trade is for the environment is also becoming more and more important. And most importantly, how healthy are exotic fruits really, and how can you best include them in your breakfast?
How healthy are exotic fruits really?
That exotic fruits are very healthy is undisputed. Whether oranges, bananas, mangoes, or passion fruit – they all contain many vitamins. But not only vitamins; minerals, trace elements, and enzymes are also a large component of exotic fruit. Basically, it should be said that regional fruit contains an equal amount of vitamins – but the high enzyme and trace element content is exclusive to the exotic friends.
Mango in particular is a very healthy fruit. It contains vitamins A, B6, B9, C, E, and K. It is definitely a superfood ! With all these vitamins, we don't want to deprive you of the nutritional value of mango!
100 grams of mango contain:
- 0.6g protein,
- 0.4g fat,
- 12.8g carbohydrates, and
- 1.7g of fibre.
Diabetics should be a bit careful with mango – it has a high percentage of fructose. The active ingredient in mango is really exciting: mangiferin! Scientists describe the active ingredient as an antioxidant. It has an antiviral, anti-inflammatory, and even analgesic effect. It also protects the heart, liver, and nerve cells. It is also very impressive that the mango has an antidepressant effect.
The passion fruit is also a real vitamin bomb! Like mango, it contains vitamins A, B, E, and K. It also contains beta-carotene, which gives it an antioxidant effect and prevents heart disease . If you want to improve your vitamin C household with passion fruit, it is a great addition! However, an orange is the better choice here! However, the fruit is just as rich in phosphorus and calcium. These minerals are extremely important for bones and teeth. Maracujas are also perfect in cereals, yoghurt, or porridge.
How Transporting Exotic Fruits Affects Your Ecological Footprint
So globalization has brought more and more exotic fruits to our supermarkets in recent years. But what problems does this cause, and what are the biggest challenges we have to face in terms of our consumption of exotic fruits?
Due to the long transport distance that the fruits travel, they often lose some of their vitamins. Often these fruits are also harvested unripe and ripen during transport – but many of them do not ripen completely, and the natural process of ripening is interrupted. You should generally stay away from fruits that come by plane. Here, the carbon footprint is really bad. In addition, it is advisable to pay attention to a generally valid organic seal so that you can be sure that the fruit is not contaminated by spray.
Now you'll probably think twice about reaching for exotic fruits at all – and that's a good thing! If you buy mangoes, kiwis, lychees, and passion fruit every day, you are damaging the environment. We actually always recommend that it is healthier and better to buy locally. But if you're in the mood for something exotic, it's not the end of the world. This is how it is with everything: the dose makes the poison!
Breakfast with exotic fruits: how does it work?
For the days when you do buy the mango, we have a great tip for you: You can process it in overnight oats – it's easy: let a bowl of oatmeal soak overnight in a plant drink, milk, or water, and add the fruit in the morning. In yogurt, any exotic fruit does very well anyway. If you feel more like porridge , we recommend simply using the various fruits at the end as toppings. You can also find a good mix of exotic fruits and porridge in our new summery porridge smoothie bowls:
Our brand new Porridge Smoothie Bowls
Our delicious porridge smoothie bowls have freshly arrived in our shop. Because we are big fans of porridge, but also love smoothie bowls above all else, we have taken the best of both worlds and combined them.
Matching our theme of exotic fruits, we have the perfect bowl for you: the mango passion fruit porridge smoothie bowl! Have fun tasting and enjoying!
Exotic smoothie bowl with chia seeds
Accessories
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Blender
Ingredients
- 1 mango
- 1 banana
- 200g soy yogurt or other plant-based alternative
- 1 passion fruit (optional)
- 1 tbsp coconut flakes
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
Preparation
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First, peel the mango and banana and then cut both into small pieces.
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Then add the soy yogurt and half a tablespoon of chia seeds, and mix all the ingredients together until a creamy mass is formed.
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Then put the mixture in a bowl and your smoothie bowl is ready. Now you can decorate them with toppings of your choice, such as chia seeds, coconut flakes, banana, and passion fruit.
