04/04/2022
🟩🟩 SOURSOP FRUIT 🟩🟩
Soursop, also known as graviola, is the fruit of Annona muricata, a type of tree 🌲 native to tropical regions of the Americas.
This prickly green fruit has a creamy texture and a strong flavor that is often compared to pineapple and strawberry.
Soursop is a tropical fruity which has a thick prickly flesh with sweet soar taste. Most Nigerians pronounce it as"shawa chop."
Soursop is typically eaten raw by cutting the fruit in half and scooping out the flesh. Fruit range on sizes and can be quite large, so it may be best to divide it into a few portions.
A typical serving of this fruit is low in calories yet high in several nutrients like fiber and vitamin C. A 3.5-ounce (💯 grams).
Serving of raw Soursop contains
1. Calories: 66
2. Protein: 1 gram.
3. Carbs: 16.8 grams.
4. Fiber: 3.3 grams.
5. Vitamin C: 34% of the RDI.
6. Potassium: 8% of the RDI.
7. Magnesium: 3% of the RDI.
Soursop also contains a small amount of niacin, riboflavin, folate and iron.
HEALTH BENEFITS
Soursop is a fruit that is popular for its delicious flavor and impressive health benefits.
Soursop is a type of fruit that is used in medicine and cooking. It is low in calories but high in fiber and vitamin C.
1. It's high in Antioxidants (It may help prevent cell damage and could lower the risk of chronic disease.
2. It may help kill cancer ♋ cells.
3. It can help fight bacteria.
4. It could reduce inflammation.
5. It may help stabilize blood sugar levels.
6. Good source of vitamin B (thiamine, riboflavin, niacin).
7. Good source of vitamin C.
8. Contains iron. Phosphorus calcium.
9. Diuretic-84% of water contained in it which makes it good for hydration.
10. Urinary tract-high in moisture.
Most people don't know/ haven't tried this fruit... but I tell you its a great food (I love it).
