Star fruit has many uses

With abundant nutrients such as vitamin C, vitamin B1, B2, B3, B6, protein, glucid, lipid, fiber, energy (33kcal/100g), iron, zinc..., star fruit brings many health benefits.

Star fruit is a familiar fruit often eaten with green bananas and herbs in rustic boiled meat dishes. Depending on the variety, star fruit has a sour or sweet taste and is used to eat raw, make jam, make smoothies, sauces or for decoration. With abundant nutrients such as vitamin C, vitamin B1, B2, B3, B6, protein, glucid, lipid, fiber, energy (33kcal/100g), iron, zinc..., star fruit brings many health benefits.

-Star fruit is rich in vitamin C, vitamin A and other minerals, so it is very suitable for making refreshing and health-enhancing drinks.

- Soluble fiber in star fruit also has the ability to stimulate intestinal motility, aid digestion, reduce blood sugar levels and prevent cardiovascular disease.

- Not only that, the beta carotene in star fruit also converts into vitamin A to help improve eyesight.

- In addition, star fruit also has anti-inflammatory properties and strengthens the body's immune system against diseases thanks to its abundant vitamin C content. Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that helps prevent and treat colds, while also helping the body synthesize collagen to make facial skin smooth and vibrant.

- Furthermore, eating star fruit is also very beneficial for people with hair loss because it contains high levels of B vitamins, which are necessary for hair growth.

- Star fruit leaves are also used in many folk remedies to treat sore throats, dry coughs, coughs with phlegm, hives and rashes. You can also use dried, ground star fruit leaves and roots and apply them to wounds to treat chickenpox and measles in children.

- Star fruit also contains small amounts of minerals such as potassium, phosphorus, zinc and iron, which help control heart rate and blood pressure. Drinking star fruit juice regularly is also a good way to reduce fever, treat headaches, sober up, prevent constipation, diuretic and treat liver diseases.

Note: kidney patients should not eat star fruit because it contains a lot of oxalic acid which is harmful to weak kidneys. Signs that the body is not suitable for eating star fruit are that after 1-5 hours of eating star fruit, the body feels nauseous, vomits, hiccups and insomnia.

According to AloBacsi.vn