There are several fruits in the world today that most people do not know their health benefits to mankind. One of these fruits is Guyabano also known as soursop by the western countries. This fruit is not well-known like other fruits and not mostly researched. If you want to widen your horizon on what Guyabano is all about and its health benefits you probably have not known, read ahead to examine what this fruit entails and what it has to offer.
Guyabano is a tree that is adaptable to warm tropical climate. It is a tree that is usually 5 to 7 meters high and mostly found in some areas such as Mexico, Colombia, Brazil, Central America, the Caribbean and South America. Also, it is a native in some sub-Sahara African countries such as eastern part of Nigeria. Southeast Asian countries such as Malaysia, Indonesia, and Philippines are also currently involved in its cultivation.
Guyabano fruit is a green pear-shaped fruit covered with soft spines. The ripe and mature fruit of Guyabano weigh about 2 to 5 kilograms and its ovoid like in shape. It has a thin skin and whitish pulp which is soft, fleshy and fibrous. It has a distinct and sweet flavor which taste like pineapple and strawberry and also with a tang of sour citrus taste. Also, it should be noted that the seed is inedible black seed.
According to research, each part of Guyabano tree such as fruits, bark, leaves, roots and seeds have been used for medicinal purposes. The fruits and leaves are good treatment for stomach distress, asthma, fever, pain and cough. While on other hand, the seed can be used to treat nausea and vomiting. However, we often enjoy eating some fruits because its tastes nicely but did not know its health benefits. Guyabano fruits are rich in some vitamins and nutrients such as vitamin C, Calcium, Iron, Riboflavin, Phosphorus, Thiamine, Carbohydrate, Niacin and Fiber.
Some health benefits of Guyabano (soursop) are listed below.
Potent agent to fight cancer: Guyabano fruit has been found to be potent in mitigating cancer cells in the body with better result than chemotherapy and other cancer drugs which have side effect.
Prevents pregnancy problems: there is presence of folate in Guyabano fruits which help prevent some deficiencies in pregnant women so as to avoid pregnancy loss.
Prevents urinary tract infection: As earlier discussed, is rich in vitamin C, which aids in alleviating the number of harmful bacteria present in the urinary tract.
Prevents migraine: the fruit contains riboflavin which aids in the prevention of severe headache.
Boost cholesterol level: it is also rich in niacin which is known as a vitamin that is vital for a good cholesterol level.
Prevents constipation: due to the fiber in Guyabano, it’s helps in losing weight and lowers the risk of colon problems.
Keep bones healthy: according to research, guyabano is endowed with calcium which is about 25% as a prevention from bone loss.
Listed above are the non-exhaustive health benefits of guyabano, in case you have not seen or tasted this special gift from nature before, reaching out to it and having a feel of what it tastes like won’t be bad at all. What do you think?
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