Custard apple was voted by the BBC as No. 2 in the “Top 10 Nutritious Foods in the World”, second only to almonds.
Custard apple can replace high-calorie snacks, satisfy your appetite when you are gluttonous, and also help people with high blood pressure to protect their heart, maintain cardiovascular health, and be rich in carbohydrates. It is also suitable for the sports group replenishes energy. The concentration of vitamin C in smokers is significantly lower than non-smokers, and more fruits with high vitamin C should be added at ordinary times.
Four benefits of eating custard apples
1. Enriched dietary fiber to aid metabolism: One custard apple is equivalent to the dietary fiber content of 8 bowls of cabbage, and it is also 1.6 times the amount of bananas, which helps the growth of good bacteria in the stomach.
2. High potassium to protect the heart and lower blood pressure: The potassium ion content of custard apples is almost the same as that of bananas, and the content is 2.6 times that of guava (calcium is 2.2 times that of guava).
3. Rich in vitamin C and anti-oxidant: 1g custard apple pulp contains 1mg of vitamin C, which is 34 times that of apples. Eating 1/3 custard apple a day can reach the recommended amount of vitamin C per day for adults.
4. High protein provides satiety: The protein content of custard apple is 3 times that of guava.
Although eating custard apple has many benefits, its calories should not be underestimated. One custard apple is equivalent to a bowl of white rice, and custard apple is a medium-to-high GI (glycaemic index) fruit. It is recommended to eat it in divided portions, or share food with family and friends, one to two thirds at a time is more appropriate. At the same time, reduce the consumption of rice and noodles, to supplement nutrition without gaining weight. People with diabetes and weight control should pay attention to the intake. Chronic kidney disease is not recommended.
