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You might already know how to talk about apples, bananas, and oranges. However, there are many fruits left for you to discover, and this article is the best opportunity for you to learn them.
Remember that it’s important to eat them every day, since they give you many nutrients and help you maintain a balanced diet.
Do you want to know the names of the fruits in English and some interesting facts about these all-important foods? Let’s go!
Sweet Fruits
Did you know that watermelon and melon aren’t the same thing? Next, we’ll share a list of sweet fruits, ideal for making a smoothie, an exquisite dessert, or just for eating at any time of day.
- Banana
- Cherry
- Custard apple
- Apricot
- Currant
- Fig
- Red apple
- Cantaloupe/melon
- Pear
- Beetroot
- Watermelon
- Sweet grape
– Fruits give you vitamins, like A, C, and E, plus B12 and B15 complexes.
– In ancient times, they used watermelons as water receptacles, because of their impermeable rind.
– Grapes are ideal to counteract the effects of a sedentary lifestyle. In other words, eating grapes could be equal to going for a run in the park. Even so, don’t stay home watching TV; move your body!
Sour fruits
What would you think about drinking a smoothie of sour fruits to quench your thirst? Sour fruits are excellent for lowering your cholesterol, triglyceride, and uric acid levels. And a fun fact, not all sour fruits contain citric acid; for example, pineapples don’t.
Here we’ll share a list of the most popular sour fruits with you:
- Blueberry
- Kiwi
- Lemon
- Passion fruit
- Blackberry
- Orange
- Pineapple
- Grapefruit
- Grape
– Lemon was used by ancient Egyptians to clean their hands.
– Lemon is still used to clean and disinfect the home today; some people even use it to repel ants.
– You may think passion fruit got its name from its aphrodisiac qualities. But in reality, it got its name from the Spanish conquerors in the Americas who thought the flower looked like the crown of thorns Christ is said to have worn, thereby relating it to the passion of Christ.
Semi-sour fruits
Some fruits are less sour, but are rich in proteins. Learn the names of these fruits in the following list:
- Plum
- Peach
- Raspberry
- Strawberry
- Pomegranate
- Guava
- Green apple
- Quince
- Mango
- Lime
- Tomato
– In medieval times, fruits of the forest (red fruits or berries) were collected by peasants in the forest, but they had to pay the feudal lord a portion for the privilege.
– Apricots and peaches are so similar that they’re only differentiated by one gene.
Exotic fruits
There are some fruits you won’t find on the corner of your house or in a seasonal sale. They’re difficult to find because of their origin, although you can find some in large supermarkets. If you manage to find one, take the opportunity to try something different:
- Star fruit: A fruit that stands out for its star shape, it has a smooth flavor and is regularly used for decorating food. It’s found in southeast Asia, and in Central and South America.
- Pitaya or dragon fruit: A sweet fruit known for its laxative properties. You can get one on your next trip to Israel, Vietnam, Colombia, Mexico, or China.
- Lychee or Chinese Plum: Of Chinese origin, it’s known for its translucent skin, which can be pink to scarlet. It’s good for you because it’s rich in phosphorus and magnesium.
- Mangosteen: With a high sugar (fructose) content, it’s popular in Thailand, where it’s considered a delicacy. It’s also highly valued for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, and its protection of cardiovascular health.
Other interesting facts about fruit
- The origin of the word “coconut” probably goes back to the 16th century, when Portuguese sailors observed how similar it is to a human head.
- The strawberry is the only fruit that has seeds on the outside, which it can have up to 200 of.
- Avocado seeds in ancient times were used to make ink for writing.
- Apples float on water because they’re 25% air. You could say that it’s an “inflated” fruit.
- Experts recommend that you include fruits in every color in your diet, so that you get the nutrients from all of them.
Nature has definitely given us a delicious gift that we can enjoy at any time of the day. Regardless of whether you eat sour fruits, sweet fruits, or exotic fruits, always try to include it in your daily diet, so that you can benefit from all of the fruit’s properties—but always consult with your nutritionist.
We hope you’ve enjoyed learning about fruit. Keep in mind that you can bring your English to the next level with ABA English, thanks to our fun and interesting lessons that you can access on your smartphone, laptop, tablet, or desktop computer.
