While it seems like it has been raining corns and pear this season , studies have shown that the african pear contains essential ingredients for warding off diseases and can help protect women against postmenopausal breast cancer.
Ube which has been described as a hypoallergenic fruit has an indigo coloured covering over a greenish pulp and a firm seed inside. It also contains carbohydrates , fat ( no cholesterol ) , vitamins ( C , B1 , B6 , Folate, Niacin ) and minerals ( Calcium , Magnesium , Potassium , Phosphorous, Iron , and zinc) .
Here are five health benefits of the African Pear ;

Fights against cancer
Studies in the last threee decades has shown a direct link between an increased fibre in- take which is containes in Ube and a decrease in Colon cancer which could be due to the fibre contained or other nutrients like vitamins , minerals, phytochemicals and essential fatty acid.

Strengthens bones and teeth
The African pear also contains a lot of calcium and phosphorus ; minerals found mainly in the bones and teeth of our body . Ube has also been known to prevent stiff joint and bone pain .

Helps to Maintain a Health skin
While it contains a rich amount of vitamin C which works to fend off cell damage from free radicals even more than othrer fruits like oranges and lemons , Ube also helps to improve the texture of your skin by making it smoother and reducing wrinkles .

Good for the heart
Ube also contains a lot of soluble fibre which reduces absorption of cholesterol and bile acid from the small intestines , thereby reducing blood cholesterol level .

Prevents constipation
Ube which is also rich in fibre helps add bulk to stool thereby making bowel movement easier.

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