Yellow fruits: discover the benefits and how to use them in everyday life

How many yellow fruits do you know? Whether inside or out, these foods add color and flavor to everyday life. Among the options you can find small and large versions, round or with different formats, exotic and other already known. Check out a list of fruits of this color below, discover their benefits and how to use them in the kitchen.

Most popular yellow fruits

• Damascus;
• Pineapple;
• Banana;
• Mango;
• Passion fruit;
• Melon;
• Peach;
• Seriguela;
• Star fruit;
• Pear orange;
• Cashew;
• loquat.

With so many options, it’s easy to vary your fruit consumption during the week. So plan your weekly consumption according to the time of year and your taste preferences. Also, try to choose organic yellow fruits, as they are healthier.

Benefits of yellow fruits

According to nutritionist Camille Cesário Reis (CRN3-44408), all yellow foods have an antioxidant called beta-carotene, are rich in vitamin A and still have fiber in their composition. See the benefits mentioned by the professional:

• Help prevent premature aging;
• Allies of the tan;
• They are essential for the health of the skin, hair and nails;
• They are good for vision;
• They balance cholesterol levels;
• Promote the feeling of satiety;
• Fight inflammation;
• Increase immunity;
• Aid in digestion and the proper functioning of the intestine;
• Promote a sense of well-being;
• Help control glucose levels;
• They help to eliminate toxic substances from the body.

In addition, yellow fruits are low in calories. “Of all the fruits mentioned, melon is the least caloric, according to TACO – Brazilian Food Composition Table – developed by Unicamp. It has only 29 calories in 100 g”, highlights the nutritionist.

7 yellow fruit recipes for every moment of the day

Now that you know the most popular fruits of this color and their benefits, how about learning how to use them on your menu? Check out some creative ideas below:

1. Yellow fruit cheesecake

The base of this cheesecake is its main feature, because, contrary to what is more common, this one is not made with cookies, but with sponge cake. In addition, the dessert syrup is made with water, sugar and liqueur of your choice. The stars of this recipe are passion fruit and peach.

2. Yellow fruit smoothie

The mixture between banana, mango and passion fruit could only result in refreshment. To make this smoothie, just blend all the ingredients in a blender and serve right away.

3. Italian Cassata

This dessert is a traditional cake in Sicily, an island located in Italy. But, this version inspired by the movie “Comer, Pray e Amar” had a very Brazilian touch with the choice of tropical fruits such as mango and pineapple.

4. Caipirinha with yellow fruits

Want a recipe to welcome friends at home? So, nothing better than a personalized caipirinha. In addition to cachaça and sugar, mango, passion fruit and star fruit are part of this recipe that is not only refreshing but also very tasty.

5. Vegetarian apricot sauce with mango

This vegetarian sauce is perfect for serving with pasta, hamburgers and even salads. Basically, it is made from a mixture of apricot, mango and yellow pepper. Other ingredients are also used, such as girl’s finger pepper, curry, pink salt, oregano, onion and garlic.

6. Apricot jam with orange

For this dessert, you will only need three ingredients: apricot, orange and sugar. They all go into the fire together and it’s important to be careful that the jam doesn’t splash on the stove or stick to the bottom of the pan.

7. Yellow fruit juice

In 10 minutes you make a nutritious, healthy and eye-popping juice with so much beauty. For this, it is necessary to beat in the blender 300 ml of coconut water, 1 banana, 1/2 mango and the pulp of 1 passion fruit. Then just strain, return with use to the device adding 2 tablespoons of oatmeal and ice to taste.

Opting for yellow fruits in the routine can favor both health and aesthetics. As said, while they are good for the body, they also protect skin, hair and nails. So, how about knowing the benefits of red fruits and increasing the options of your food routine even more?

The information contained on this page is for informational purposes only. They do not replace the advice and follow-up of doctors, nutritionists, psychologists, physical education professionals and other specialists.