{"id":43330,"date":"2025-06-06T08:28:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-06T08:28:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/?p=43330"},"modified":"2025-06-13T22:33:31","modified_gmt":"2025-06-13T22:33:31","slug":"tropical-fruit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/tropical-fruit\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Tropical Fruits That Are Ripe for the Picking This Summer, Plus Why They\u2019re So Good for You"},"content":{"rendered":"

It’s time to get tropical; summer is here! In this article, we’re exploring the healthiest tropical fruits to nosh on all season long. <\/p>\n\n\n

There\u2019s nothing like the flavor of tropical fruit to take your taste buds on a vacation\u2026 even if a beach or a kiddie pool is nowhere in sight. Summer tends to be the best time of year to enjoy these ripe goodies, not only for maximum freshness and flavor, but also a bounty of nutritional benefits. \u201cMy favorite benefit of eating seasonally is that you\u2019re typically getting fruits (and veggies) that are picked at their peak, so you\u2019re getting the most nutritional value,\u201d says Gaby Vaca-Flores, RDN<\/a>, senior education and scientific affairs manager at HUM. \u201cSummer fruits are also fresher and sweeter in the warmer months, but can taste bland and in some cases sour when they\u2019re out of season.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n

Ahead, see what tropical fruits get the RD\u2019s seal of approval and what benefits they offer to accelerate your health and wellness goals. And later: A new and convenient way to get some of these flavors year-round, with fewer cravings and anti-bloating benefits, to boot.<\/p>\n\n\n

Tropical Fruit Benefits<\/h2>\n\n\n

\u201cWarmer months offer many delicious tropical fruit options,\u201d says Vaca-Flores. \u201cNot only do they add natural sweetness to your diet, but they also deliver a ton of nutritional value, including antioxidants, enzymes, phytonutrients, vitamins, and more.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n

Here\u2019s a quick breakdown of what you can anticipate from each:<\/p>\n\n\n

1. Pineapple<\/h3>\n\n\n

This tart, vibrant, and famously prickly fruit tops the list of tropical fruits worth enjoying this summer. It doesn\u2019t just offer a unique tang; it\u2019s also an overachiever for digestion<\/a>. \u201cPineapple is rich in bromelain<\/a>, an enzyme that digests protein<\/a> and eases bloating<\/a>,\u201d Vaca-Flores shares. (Loyal HUM customers are likely familiar with this digestive enzyme, as it\u2019s a star ingredient in the Flatter Me lineup<\/a>.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Per one review<\/a>, pineapple also provides \u201cconsiderable\u201d amounts of bioactive compounds, fiber<\/a>, and minerals, while also offering anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects.<\/p>\n\n\n

2. Passion fruit<\/h3>\n\n\n

Passion fruit is high in polyphenolic compounds, thus offering anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and even anti-cancerogenic effects. Research<\/a> suggests that passion fruit may even have the potential to help prevent cardiovascular disease.<\/p>\n\n\n

But that\u2019s not all. \u201cThis tropical fruit is high in fiber, making it great for supporting digestion and regularity,\u201d Vaca-Flores adds.<\/p>\n\n\n

3. Blackberries<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Perhaps less popular than the likes of strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries, blackberries shouldn\u2019t be missed in your produce hauls this summer. \u201cThey\u2019re loaded with antioxidants that help fight skin-damaging free radicals,\u201d Vaca-Flores shares.<\/p>\n\n\n

Per the Cleveland Clinic<\/a>, one cup clocks in at just 62 calories and 13 carbs. Additional benefits of blueberries include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n