FRUITS NATIVE IN THE PHILIPPINES

 The Philippines has several mouthwatering and deliciously nutritious food.

1. DURIAN

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Health Benefits of Durian

• boosts bone health and prevent osteoporosis
• helps to reduce constipation, bloating and indigestion
• helps to reduce cholesterol

Major Producer of Durian

• Davao Province

2. SUHA ( POMELO in English ) 

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health Benefits of SUHA or POMELO

• improve in digestion
• strengthen immune system
• reduce signs of premature aging
• aid in weight loss
• improve bone strength

Major producer:

• Davao Province
• it is grown in the entire archipelago

3. DALANGHITA

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• frequently exchanged with the name of another citrus fruit DALANDAN.

Health benefits:

• rich in vitamin c - helping our immune system
• increased body resistance to infection
• it is said to be appetite-suppressant-meaning perfect fruit  for weight loss lovers

Major Producer:

• Nueva Vizcaya, Quezon and Aurora

4. COCONUT

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health benefits of coconut:

• coconut milk is lactose free so you can be used as a milk substitute by those with lactose tolerance
• coconut water  is a great hydrator for light workouts, as 1 cup serves up more than 10 percent of your daily dose of potassium—an electrolyte you lose through sweat. 

Major Producers:

• Aurura, Quezon, Pangasinan, and Mindanao

It is grown anywhere in the country

5. CALAMANSI or KALAMANSI 

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benefits of calamansi juice:

•   detoxifying the body 
•  aiding in weight loss & managing diabetes 
•  bleaching the skin 

6. BANANA

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benefits of banana

• very rich in potassium
• regarded as a complete food
• available in different color such a yellow, red, purple,green
• one of the leading export products

Major Producers:

• Quirino, Isabella, Davao