Want to know the best way to cut a coconut or mango? What about a papaya or a pomegranate with all of those crazy seeds? Well, you’ve come to the right place because with today’s kitchen hack you’ll learn how how to easily cut 18 different fruit.

(Are you trying to eat healthier? Check out all of my healthy recipes here.)

I’ll be honest, there are quite a few fruits on this list that I haven’t been brave enough to try simply because I’ve been intimated at the thought of figuring out how to cut them. (Hangs head in shame!) But you better believe now that I have the proper tools in my tool belt and know what I’m doing, the next time I see some of these fruits at the store they’ll likely make their way into my cart (and belly)!

*Just for fun, and thanks to Dr. Axe, I have included a few of the health benefits of each fruit below. (I’m constantly amazed how much nutrition there is in fruit.) For the entire list of each fruit’s health benefits head over to Dr. Axe’s site.

How To Easily Cut A Cantaloupe Into Cubes or Wedges

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*Health Benefits of Cantaloupe

• Boosts immune system
• Protects eye health
• Helps the body detox

How To Cut Open A Coconut and Remove the Meat

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*Health Benefits of Coconut

• Prevents heart disease and high blood pressure
• Improves memory and brain function
• Improves skin and hair health
• Balances hormones

How To Easily Cut Dragon Fruit

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*Health Benefits of Dragon Fruit

• Promotes heart health
• Treats and presents diabetes
• Aids in digestion

How To Cut and Prepare Figs

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*Health Benefits of Figs

• Great source of potassium and fiber
• Natural and antibacterial and antifungal agent
• Contains anticancer properties

How To Cut A Grapefruit

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*Health Benefits of Grapefruit

• Helps burn fat and encourages weight loss
• Reduces cellulite
• Stroke risk reducer

How To Cut Grapes To Prevent Choking

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*Health Benefits of Grapes

• Reduces inflammation
• Benefits the cardiovascular system
• Improves brain function

How To Cut Jackfruit

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*Health Benefits of Jackfruit

• Reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease
• Improves digestion
• Enhances immunity

How To Easily Peel and Cut A Kiwi

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*Health Benefits of Kiwi

• Great source of Vitamin C (has more than an orange) and Vitamin E
• Promotes vision and prevents eye disease
• Improves the cardiovascular system

How To Cut and Eat A Kumquat

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*Health Benefits of Kumquat

• Aids in weight loss
• Boosts immunity
• Supports digestive health

How To Easily Open A Lychee

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*Health Benefits of Lychee

• Supports blood sugar control
• Contains antiviral properties
• Boosts brain function

How To Cut and Dice A Mango

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*Health Benefits of Mango

• Supports strong bones
• Slows signs of aging
• Regulates blood pressure

How To Cut A Papaya

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*Health Benefits of Papaya

• Fights viral infections
• Helps prevent asthma
• Slows signs of aging

How To Cut and Eat A Passion Fruit

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*Health Benefits of Passion Fruit

• Lowers blood pressure
• Reduces anxiety
• Reduces the affects of menopause

How To Easily Cut A Pineapple Without A Corer

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*Health Benefits of Pineapple

• Helps mental health
• Improves fertility
• Rich source of vitamin C

How To Cut Open and Eat A Pomegranate

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*Health Benefits of Pomegranate

• Reduces arthritis and joint pain
• Improves memory
• Lowers blood pressure

How To Cut Open and Eat Rambutan

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*Health Benefits of Rambutan

• Supports strong bones
• Stabilizes blood sugar
• Promotes digestive health

How To Cut Star Fruit

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*Health Benefits of Star Fruit

• Lowers cholesterol
• Boosts immunity
• Reduces inflammation

How To Easily Cut A Watermelon

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*Health Benefits of Watermelon

• Detoxes the body
• Boosts eye health
• Prevents kidney stones

I don’t know about you but I’m ready to eat some fruit. The good news is now that I know how to easily cut these fruit I shouldn’t have any problem diving right in.

I think I’ll start with a pomegranate, which I haven’t been brave enough to try until now. What about you? Which one of these fruits are you going to try for the first time?

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