Did you know that many parts of soursop are used medicinally, including the leaves, fruit and stems? It is also used in cooking and can even be applied to the skin.>>>CONTINUE FULL READING HERE
Important health benefits of Soursop
Soursop, also known as graviola, is an evergreen fruit that is rich in antioxidants and minerals such as calcium, phosphorus and a small amount of iron.
The flesh can be added to smoothies or made into teas. However, because it has a strong, naturally sweet flavor, soursop is most often enjoyed raw without the seed.
A 100-gram ( 3.5-ounce) serving of raw soursop is about 66calories.
Benefits of soursop:
Reduces Inflammation: Inflammation is a normal immune response to injury, but increasing evidence shows that chronic inflammation could contribute to disease. Soursop fruits are rich in anti- inflammatory properties and antioxidants that help to suppress oxidative damages and promotes gastric health and is also said to contain anti-ulcer properties.
Induces Better Sleep
Tryptophan present in Soursop functions as aromatherapy that the body needs to make niacin and serotonin in other to produce better sleep.
This is good for those who have sleeping disorders like insomnia
Improves the Skin
Additionally, the seeds of Soursop can be reduced to fine particles and used as skin astringents to treat body wrinkles and ageing lines on the body.
High in Antioxidants:
Soursop is high in antioxidants, which may help prevent cell damage and could lower the risk of chronic disease.
Stabilizes Blood Sugar Level.
Soursop has been shown to help regulate blood sugar levels.
Lowers Harmful Cholesterol
Soursop fruit contains monosaturated fats that help in lowering the level of harmful cholesterol in the body and moderate blood pressure.>>>CONTINUE FULL READING HERE
