Grapefruit originated in Jamaica and is a good source for vitamin C, inositol, Folic Acid and fiber. Lychee is a native to low elevations of the provinces of Kwangtung and Fukien in Southern China. Lychee s are very high in Vitamin C and supply adequate amounts of dietary fiber and iron. Figs are one of the earliest fruits cultivated by man and are native to areas from Asiatic Turkey to northern India. Today, the United States, Turkey, Greece and Spain are the primary producing nations of dried figs.
Figs are good sources for calcium, iron and fiber.
Kiwi Fruit, common name for a southeast-Asian vine, also called Chinese gooseberry and yangtao. Kiwi is considered one of the most nutritionally dense of all the major fruits, with lots of vitamin C, and Lutein, which is believed to reduce the risk of cancer and heart disease as well as other diseases. Kiwi also contains both soluble and insoluble fiber, copper, potassium, Folate, Magnesium, and Vitamin E. Cherries were considered a delicacy for Greek, Roman and Chinese Noblemen for centuries. Cherries were brought to America by ship in the 1600 s and today, the U.S. cherry industry produces over 650 million pounds of cherries each year. Cherries are high in melatonin and anti-oxidants and are a good source for vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, iron, phosphorus and potassium.