Custard apples are rich in anti-oxidants like vitamin C, which help get rid of free radicals from the body. The fruit is also rich in calcium, magnesium, iron, niacin and potassium.
Lets take a look at health benefits of this tasty fruit.
Benefits of Custard Apple
1. Healthy Skin & Hair:
High-levels of vitamin A in custard apple makes it great for healthy skin, healthy hair and better eyesight. It plays a role in moisturising and anti-ageing. The creamy flesh or pulp can be used as a balm to treat boils and ulcers. The outer skin of custard apple is helpful in combating against tooth decay and gum pain.
2. Hyper-Thyroidism:
Custard apples are good for those who need to gain weight. A mixture of honey and custard apple when consumed regularly will help add on the required weight.
3. During Pregnancy:
Custard apple helps develop the brain, nervous system and immune system of the foetus effectively. Regular consumption also reduces the risk of miscarriage during pregnancy and minimises the extent of labor pain during childbirth. The pregnancy-wonder fruit also helps the expectant mother to cope with morning sickness, fight nausea, numbness and mood swings.
4. Prevents Asthma:
Custard apple is rich in vitamin B6, which help reduce the bronchial inflammation and help prevent asthmatic attacks.
5. Prevents Heart Attacks:
The magnesium content in custard apples helps defend the heart from cardiac attack and can help relax the muscles. Presence of Vitamin B6 also minimises the risk of heart diseases.
6. Aids Digestion:
Custard apple is rich in copper and dietary fibre, which helps assist digestion, help ease bowel movement and relieves from constipation. Taking sun dried custard apple pulp crushed into powder with water helps heal diarrhea.
7. Excellent for Diabetics:
The abundance of dietary fiber in custard apple helps slow down the absorption of sugar and reduces the risk of developing type-2 diabetes.
8. Controls Blood Pressure:
Custard apples are good sources of potassium and magnesium which help keep the blood pressure levels in control.
9. Reduces Cholesterol:
Custard apples contain high levels of niacin and dietary fiber, which help lower cholesterol levels effectively.
10. Treating Anemia:
The rich iron source in the custard apple helps in treating anaemia.
Sources
Institute for Optimum Nutrition, UK
WINGS programme, a partnership between International Diabetes Federation (IDF), the Madras Diabetes Research Foundation [MDRF] in Chennai, India, and the Abbott Fund
US National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health
Purdue University, Dept of Horticulture & Landscape Architecture
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