Bananas are full of potassium - but sometimes they can get a bit monotonous. We drink milk for calcium, but it can be high in fat - and its not good for lactose intolerants.
So, adopt a new fruit - dun da daaaah… the feijoa.
What is it? Its a fruit from South America - in particular Brazil. A German botanist named it after a Brazilian botanist - Dr Feijo… so it became Feijoa. Its green in colour on the outside, and when you cut it open it has a sort of white flesh - but brownish white. The seeds are in a more jelly like part while the rest is a little firmer.
Its one of my favorite fruits - but it is only in season for short time. Its cultivated all over the world these days - but probably the biggest cultivater is New Zealand. Nearly every backyard has a feijoa tree or two and they fruit in early Autumn.
Feijoa’s are relatively high in potassium and calcium and are a really interesting flavor. They can be added to smoothies, icecream, yoghurt, and if you like it, vodka. I also add it to apple crumbles - it can be stewed - all sorts!
If you can source feijoas, they are a great addition to your diet. I love them and couldn’t live without them.
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weelittleme 05.20.08 at 4:46 am
I’ve been wondering where you are located. All this talk of feijoas and tamarillos leads me to think you might in NZ. If so hi there! I’m in NZ too, not a real kiwi but an imported one