After the kiwi became established in the European fruit markets during the 1970s, its consumption increased almost a hundredfold within ten years. Nevertheless, a well-known gastronomy critic described the kiwi as a "tasteless softie". Not entirely understandable when you consider the health components but also the careful preparations of the fruit.
In the Middle Ages, spinach (Spinacia oleracea) travelled from the Near and Middle East to Spain. I was soon known and appreciated throughout Europe. The green leaves can be used in various ways. For example, in salads (baby spinach leaves), soups, smoothies and different vegetable preparations. Often, the healthy, green splash of colour. Like almost all vegetables, spinach is also a medicinal plant. Many studies emphasise its diverse composition of nutrients. Secondary plant substances, minerals and vitamins are anti-inflammatory. In addition, they combat iron deficiency, hypometabolic disorders, cancer and depression.
The virtues of apples and relevant health-related aspects have already been discussed on frowner.blog. Mangoes are just as healthy and go well with apples or berries. This fruit is a source of vitamins C, E and B and is very healthy despite its high fructose content. It is also rich in beta-carotene, a precursor of vitamin A. Mangoes "supply" three grams of beta-carotene per 100 grams of pulp, as well as essential minerals such as potassium, calcium and magnesium.