African Cherry popularly called Agbalumo, Udara,
and Otien in some parts of Nigeria has lots of
health benefits that will surprise
anyone!
The exotic fruit which has a chewable
edible skin that ranges in color from
green to orange, depending on the stage
of ripeness. The tender, sweet inner flesh
is off-white with seeds making the inner
to look like a star-shaped fruit. This
obviously shows where it got the
nickname ‘star apple’. purple and white
and has a star shape formed by seeds
through the middle of the fruit. The
beautiful fruit can be gotten mostly
everywhere in Nigeria towards the end of
November till later in March when it
would have gone out of season.
According to NurseRita, here are a few
out of the countless benefits of African
Cherry:
Vitamins and Minerals
Star apples serve as a good source of
calcium, with each serving providing you
with 10 percent of the amount you
require each day. The calcium lends
strength to your bones and teeth, and it
may also lessen symptoms of
premenstrual syndrome, such as
cramping and abdominal bloating. This
fruit also contains 5 percent of the daily
recommended value per serving of
vitamin C and vitamin A. Additionally,
one serving of star apples serves up 2
percent of the iron, a mineral vital for
oxygenating your body, that you need
every day.

Helps Diabetic conditions
Star apples may have particular benefits
for diabetics. Research published in the
September 2009 edition of the “African
Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology”
indicates that the leaves of this fruit may
reduce glucose levels in diabetic rabbits,
the same function that insulin serves.
Take note, however, that consuming star
apple leaves appears to have a toxic
affect when eaten in large quantities.
More research is needed to determine the
effectiveness of star apple leaves to
control diabetes in humans.

Medicinal Uses
The star apple is a folk remedy in
several countries, although no research
exists to confirm these uses. The seeds
of this fruit may be useful to reduce
fevers and treat diarrhea. Some people
also eat this fruit to reduce the
inflammation associated with laryngitis
and pneumonia. Other uses, including
treatment for hypertension, tooth
abscesses, heart problems, intestinal
issues and cancer exist, but do not eat
star apple for any medical condition
without first consulting your physician.

Helps You Lose Weight
Eating a serving of star apple contributes
3g of fiber to the recommended daily
intake of 25 to 38g. Fiber provides bulk
to your diet, a factor that can make your
stomach feel fuller for longer. This can
keep you from eating too much, and it
may help you lose weight. This nutrient
can also help protect you from diabetes
and some forms of cancer.

All-Round Basic Nutrition
1-cup serving of fresh star apple
contains 67 calories. Eating star apple as
a snack is a good choice as the calories
are low and it provides no fat; however,
this may not be enough calories to ease
hunger pains and boost energy levels, as
between-meal snack are meant to do.
The Diet Channel notes that 100 to 200
calories per snack is best; consider
eating an oz. of cheese or a tsp. of
peanut butter to boost the number of
calories into this range. One serving of
star apple also has 15g of
carbohydrates, or 11.5 percent of the 130g suggested for daily consumption by the
Institute of Medicine.

Source:www.GQ234.com

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Nice one, #learning-is-good.... Rubs african cherry with both palms and sings, "agbalumo ma dun, omo oba lo fe la".

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