Carambola or Star fruit
Beeen waiting for this moment! Those lilac purple blossoms then a star was born. Did you know the flowers and leaves are also edible and can be used as vegetables in your meals? Yes!
With it's oblong shape having five star like distinctive ridges it is easily recognizable.From aiding in digestion and boosting energy levels star fruit is juicy and excellent.
This exotic tropical evergreen fruit tree usually grow between 15'-20' or more, it's scientific name is Carambola and native to tropical Southeast Asia. Here in The Bahamas we call it 'star fruit', and the most popular consumption method is eating the fruit whole or making juices, minus the seeds for some. Jamaicans call it 'Jimbilin'. It is advised to only eat the star fruit after it is ripe, it's ripe when the waxy skin turns from green to yellow. The skin is edible and the succulent flesh usually has a sweet yet tarty flavor. The fruit can be dried to make a healthy snack, jam, pastries and cakes.
Woke up to this beauty
Health benefits:
Boosting immunity - ensuring that your body produce the correct level amount of white blood cells.
Weight loss- Low calorie count and help to improve metabolism.
Heart health- Helps maintain proper blood pressure levels and healthy blood flow.
Prevents Cancer- Helps reduce the toxicity levels in the body which aids in lowering the risk of cancer.
Digestion enhancement- stimulates bowel movement which helps to relieve constipation and bloating.
Fiber- helps slow absorption of sugars into the bloodstream reducing blood sugar levels.
Vitamin A & C, antioxidants,potassium,Magnesium etc.