CUSTARD APPLE

 

Custard apples have white slimy flesh with a grainy texture and colour and seeds are generally black or brown. Ripe custard apples have a very mellow-sweet smell. This is a very delicate fruit as it crushes easily. It has many health benefits and should be included in your daily diet at least once in a while. It is rich in fibre, vitamins and minerals which results in some health benefits. 

Custard Apple Health Benefits.

High in antioxidants.

Custard apples are full of antioxidants. Antioxidants release free radicals from the body cells and prevent or reduce the damage caused by oxidation. It also slows down the ageing process. Antioxidants are substances that may protect your cells against free radicals, which may promote diseases. Free radicals are molecules which are produced when our body breaks down food or when you are exposed to tobacco smoke or radiation. Including custard apples in your diet occasionally will not only help your body reduce inflammation but to help the skin to repair itself naturally.

Helps in fighting cancer.

There are various antioxidants present in a custard apple. Antioxidants asimicin and bullatacin found in it have shown various anti-cancer properties. The anti-cancer properties of custard apple appear to be mainly due to a class of compounds called acetogenins. Custard apples will also help your body fight pollution and radiation in the environment.

Regulates blood pressure.

Eating just one cup of custard apple can fulfill 10% of daily requirement of potassium and 6% of daily requirement of magnesium. Both potassium and magnesium play a role in promoting the dilation of the blood vessels, which in turn, helps in the regulation of blood pressure. Hence, eating custard apple can also prevent heart diseases by regulating blood pressure levels.

Maintain good eye health.

Custard apple is a very excellent source of riboflavin and vitamin-C which helps you fight age-related macular degeneration (loss of vision) and other eye-related problems. As this fruit also regulates water retention in the body, it decreases pressure on the eyes and prevents strain. The essential nutrients in custard apple prevent your eyes from drying out and keeps them lubricated.

Fights inflammation.

Custard apple also fights inflammation in our body as it is loaded with vitamin C. It contains various anti-inflammatory compounds which help you to get rid of inflammatory proteins in our body. Along with fighting the inflammation, they also help in muscle repair as they help in passage of Ca+ ions in our body which helps in fighting weakness. Even the leaves of this plant have shown anti- inflammatory properties.

Aids digestion.

Custard apples are a very rich source of dietary fibres; they contain both soluble and insoluble fibres which aids in digestion. It helps in smooth bowel movement and prevents constipation. It is also beneficial for diarrhea.

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