You know how important it is to include plenty of fruits and veggies in your daily diet. And when it comes to healthy foods, every person has a preference. But if you’re like most people, you haven’t tried even a fraction of the different foods available.

Some of the coolest – and weirdest – fruits and veggies are plants you’ve probably never heard of before. Take a look and see which ones you can identify. You’re going to want to try some of these healthy produce items.

1. Horned melon

This one may look prettier than it tastes. The inside has a flavor similar to a cucumber. But with all those seeds, this really isn’t the easiest fruit to eat.

2. Romanesco broccoli

Sure, this is broccoli but there’s a good chance you’ve never seen anything like this. Its psychedelic appearance is out of this world. As for its taste, it’s a lot like “normal” broccoli.

3. Rambutan

It might be plain-looking on the inside but the outside is bright pink. It has long hair-like structures on it. If you didn’t know what this plant was, you might think it was from another planet.

4. Ackee

Ackee is a bright orange fruit that looks as gorgeous as it tastes. Only the fleshy part is edible. This is a popular food in Jamaica.

5. Pitaya

You’ve probably seen this special fruit before since it’s commonly available in grocery stores. But you might know it by its other name…Dragonfruit.

6. Jackfruit

Jackfruit has become very popular over the last few years. It’s gained a lot of traction in the vegan community. It can be eaten while ripe or when it’s unripened if it has a meaty consistency.

7. Carambola

Have you ever seen these before? They’re also known as star fruit. They’re gorgeous when you slice them open and have a wonderful, sweet taste.

8. Purple sweet potato

You’ve probably eaten plenty of orange sweet potatoes. But did you know you can find purple ones too? The flavor is very similar to what you’re used to eating.

9. Durian

Here’s the thing about durian. You either love it or you hate it. While the strong smell throws some people off, others can’t get enough of it.

10. Pomegranate

Pomegranate isn’t exactly a rare fruit to see in the grocery store. But that doesn’t mean it’s not one of the prettiest fruits. It’s so satisfying when you finally get to the seeds, too.

11. Kumquat

Kumquat might just be some of the cutest fruit ever. It looks like tiny, long oranges. They’re really tasty too.

12. Watermelon radish

No, it doesn’t actually taste like a watermelon…it just has the color of one. This is an ideal veggie to add to your salad. It also tastes great eaten raw as a snack.

There are so many amazing fruits and veggies to try. You just have to be open and willing to brave something new and adventurous. The next time you get the opportunity to try these delicious fruits and veggies, you’ve got to go for it.

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Source: Bored Panda, First We Feast