7 Health Benefits of Cherimoya

Cherimoya (Annona cherimola) is the fruit of the cherimoya plant. The fruit is thought to be native to the Andes. Now, cherimoya is cultivated in many regions like South Asia, Central America, South America, Southern California, Portugal, southern Andalucia, and South of Italy. Some characterize the flavor as a blend of banana, pineapple, papaya, peach, and strawberry. When ripe, the skin is green and is softer to finger pressure. Many people often chill the cherimoya and eat it with a spoon. Others describe it as tasting like commercial bubblegum.

Here are 7 health benefits of Cherimoya:

1. Cherimoya help supports the digestive system.
Cherimoya possesses a considerable amount of fiber. Fiber stimulates peristaltic motion and increased secretion of gastric juices, which eases digestion, prevents conditions like constipation, and protects the body from more serious conditions like colorectal cancer. Fiber can also scrape cholesterol out of the arteries and blood vessels. One cherimoya contains 7 grams of dietary fiber.

2. Cherimoya is lower on the glycemic index.
The glycemic index (GI) ranks food and drinks based on their blood sugar increase potential. Foods high on the glycemic index (such as white rice and white bread) will break down easily and cause blood sugar and insulin level spikes after meals, which is followed by rapidly dropping blood sugar levels. Cherimoya is more slowly absorbed into the bloodstream, which prevents sugar crashes, sugar cravings, and mood swings.

3. Cherimoya can help maintain a healthy blood pressure.
Cherimoya are loaded with potassium and a low content of sodium. They are well known because of its high potassium content. One cherimoya contains a whopping 839 milligrams of potassium, compared to just 12.5 milligrams of sodium. This helps the blood vessels relax and maintains proper blood pressure.

4. Cherimoya can help individuals fight infections.
One cup of cherimoya contains 60 percent of the vitamin C daily requirements per cup. Vitamin C is a powerful natural water-soluble antioxidant that helps the body develop resistance against infectious agents and eliminates cancer-causing free radicals in the body.

5. Cherimoya can help improve the heart’s health.
Fiber, vitamin C, and B6, and potassium have been known to improve the heart’s health. The recommended 4700 milligrams (mg) of potassium are not obtained by many individuals in the United States, according to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, despite the benefits of increased potassium intake. One study suggested that individuals who consumed 4069 mg of potassium per day had a 49 percent lower risk of death from ischemic heart disease compared with those who consumed less potassium (approximately 1000 mg per day).

Also, additional fiber has been known to lower “bad” low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and increase “good” high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol in people with type 2 diabetes.
 6. Cherimoya can help one sleep.
Cherimoya has been known to help an individual sleep with its high content of magnesium, which is a mineral that is directly linked to improving the quality, duration, and tranquility of sleep. Cherimoya also helps regulate the metabolism, to help reduce sleep disorders and the occurrence of insomnia.

7. Cherimoya may improve brain health.
Several components of cherimoya, such as potassium, folate, and various antioxidants are known to provide neurological benefits. Folate has been known to reduce the occurrence of Alzheimer’s disease and cognitive decline. Potassium has been linked to increasing blood flow to the brain and enhance cognition, concentration, and neural activity.

Also, cherimoya contains a considerable amount of vitamin B6. A deficiency has shown depression and nausea. Be sure not to consume too much. The vitamin B6 upper limit is set to 100 milligrams for adults over the age of 18, but adults do not need that much unless directed by the doctor.





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Source: Dove Med