Also known as carambola, this star shaped tropical fruit has a delicious mix of sweet and sour flavors. Its versatility allows it to perfectly grow in the rainforest as well as in the coastal desert, maintaining its richness in potassium, vitamin C and both primary and secondary polyphenolic antioxidants, while keeping sugar and sodium levels low. It is believed that it has antimicrobial properties and its juice is often recommended as a diuretic, expectorant, and to suppress cough.