Imagine a fruit that looks eerily similar to a ripe avocado and has similar health benefits — but it leaves your mouth tasting of maple syrup. That fruit does exist, and it may be the most powerful ...

Lucuma, a South American fruit known for its caramel-like flavor, is gaining popularity as a lower-calorie, antioxidant-rich alternative to sugar. Lucuma contains fiber, polyphenols, and carotenoids, ...

Thought you were all caught up on the latest superfruits? Guess again. Hailing from Peru is the nutrient-rich fruit lucuma, and it looks vaguely like an avocado — but don’t be fooled. Cut it open, and ...