The Nutritional Value of Custard Apple for a Good Health

Custard apple or Sharifa is a well-known and familiar heart-shaped fruit. The Nutritional value of custard apple is high among all other fruits. There is a button-shaped structure on the outer layer of the fruits and the inner layer of the fruits is filled with fleshy pulp, which is delicious.

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 The custard apple fruit is very nice in its looks. The shape and design of the Seethaphal attracts all people.

 The outer or exterior layer of this fruit is hard and especially when we take the taste of these fruits, it is sweet in taste and delicious.

 The pulp of this fruit also contains black seeds hard to chew, and it is slightly poisonous.

The nutritional value of custard apple 

Draws its attention to consuming these fruits. It is one of the healthiest fruit that makes us fit and fine because of its excellent nutritional value.

 We may prepare smoothies, shake and juice from this fruit. This fruit Sharifa is useful for those who are suffering from hyperthyroidism and also have the desire to increase their weight gain.

The calorie content in custard apple or in Sharifa is high. This fruit is a rich source of minerals, riboflavin, and calcium. 

This fruit has a balanced combination of essential protein, fibers, vitamins, and important minerals which have good nutritional value for our good health.

 A big size fruit contains approx. 238 calories. There is some famous variety of custard apple which has been cultivated by our farmers. I have pointed out some features in the given below varieties.

Pink mammoths:

Which is large and has outstanding good taste? The size of this custard apple may be up to 3 kg. This variety of fruit has no seeds at all. The nutritional value of this fruit is high.

African Pride: This variety has heart-shaped fruits and the size of the tree is ten feet in height. The weight of the fruits may be up to 500 to 700 Gram.

Hillary white: It has a smooth outer covering and size. The taste is also the same as in other varieties.

    

Now we will see some other aspects and its nutritional value of these popular and healthy fruits.

Amazing health benefits of eating custard apple

1. Source of antioxidants: These fruits are a rich source of antioxidants and vitamin C fights with free radicals in the body.

2. Source of vitamin A: There is a high content of vitamin A in Sharifa that is important for our healthy skin, clear vision, and shiny hair. The women who are interested in long and shiny hair, they should eat this fruit.

3. Source of magnesium: Custard apple also contains the element magnesium which protects the heart from different cardiac disease. Magnesium is also helpful in the treatment of rheumatism and arthritis because magnesium makes a water balance between joints and it removes acids from the joints.   

4. Source of Potassium: It also contains potassium and vitamin B6, which is also important for the growth of well-being.

5. Source of copper: It is also a superb source of copper and also has rich in fiber. As we know that fiber is very important for digestion and also helps in the cure constipation necessary for good health.

6. The content of fats: The quantity of fat is very less in this fruit, so it is good for the people.

7. Dried powder: The dried form of this fruit which is prepared from the pulp has medicinal value and used for treating diarrhea and dysentery.

8. Medicinal value: The paste of this fruit is used as a balm to treat the ulcer, abscesses, and boils. 

9. Treatment of Anemia:

 Custard apple fruits are also used widely to treat anemia (a problem caused by a deficiency of hemoglobin), used as a stimulant and coolants.

10. As a Beverage: This fruit Sharifa or custard apple is also used as a beverage that may be a good alternative to milk.

11. In Pregnancy: 

This fruit is helpful in the development of the nervous system, brain, and also immune system of the fetus. The possibility of pregnancy loss is very rare if someone is regularly using these Sharifa fruits and also it reduces the extent of labor's painful condition. The most amazing nutritional value of this fruit is that it enhances the milk production in the mother after childbirth.

12. Treatment of asthma: As we know that asthma is a very chronic problem these days, day by day patients are increasing at the doctor’s chamber so the Vitamins B6 that is available in these amazing fruits helps to reduce the chances of bronchial inflammation and also can prevent asthmatic attacks.  

13. Control of blood pressure: As we know that increasing blood pressure is a major concern for most of the person in our today modern era, by using this fruit one can control blood pressure.

14. Control of cholesterol level: Because the content of niacin and dietary fiber helps in reducing the cholesterol level. Because a high level of cholesterol may cause so many other problems. The nutritional value of custard apple helps here to treat the problem.

15. Anti-cancer property: It has natural anti-cancer curing properties. The bark or outer covering of the tree has some astringent.

Properties which are utilized for making herbal edible supplements. We use these supplements to treat cancer and tumors. The fruit also reduces the risk of renal cancer because of the contents of alkaloids and acerogenins.

16. Development of the brain: For the development of the brain custard apple is a good fruit because it is a rich source of vitamin B complex which controls a chemical known as GABA neuron which helps to develop the brain. This helps to control depression, calm down the mental status and irritability. It also helps in the treatment of Parkinson's disease.

17. Dental problems:  To treat gum pain and dental pain

we may use the skin of this fruit.

18. Prevents premature labor:

 It is a superb source of copper. As we know that copper is a trace element that helps the body to form hemoglobin. In pregnant women, there is a requirement of 1000 mcg of copper each day important for the proper development of the fetus. A low level of copper in the body may create a premature birth of the child. So now you may understand the significance of custard apple during pregnancy.

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A detailed treatment of any health problems kindly consults your doctors.

Conclusion: I have written this blog for educational purpose only

Conclusion: I have written this blog for educational purpose only

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