Nutrition and Passion Fruit Benefits

Fruit that has a pretty sour taste is indeed quite popular. Passion fruit (Passiflora quadrangularis L.) fruit is rich in vitamin B are soothing, and potassium which relaxes the nervous system is said commonly consumed People South America traditionally to help sleep. In fact, according to them, eating 1 passion fruit before bed can make a beautiful dream. This fruit is very much beneficial to health because of the nutritional content, passion fruit efficacious as a pain reliever, anti-seizure, colitis, tranquilizers, and anti-inflammatory. Disorders such as constipation, dysentery, insomnia, menstrual disorders, cough, hoarse, dry throat.
Invitro study at the University of Florida also found that extracts of passion fruit contains many phytochemical that can kill cancer cells. Phytochemicals include polyphenols and carotenoids. Other phytochemical content in the passion fruit is harman, harmol, harmalin, passaflorine, harmine, carotenoids, viteksin, krisin, and isoviteksin. While the nutritional content such as: energy, fat, protein, fiber, minerals, calcium, phosphorus, iron, carotene, thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, ascorbic acid, and citric acid.

Passion fruit is rich in fiber
    Passion fruit has a high fiber content. It is very beneficial for digestive health, digestive tract and intestines to be clean. You can choose the passion fruit as a source of fiber. The seeds of this fruit can be eaten because they contain fiber. Passion fruit can also be used as a mild laxative.

    Passion fruit Rich in Antioxidants
    The colors are purple rind and orange flesh color, indicating that the fruit is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants served to inhibit the growth of cancer cells in the body. Passion fruit has a water and fat-soluble antioxidants. One of the main antioxidants found in this fruit is beta-carotene.
    Passion fruit Very Good for Asthma Sufferers
    For people with asthma, passion fruit is a fruit that is very nutritious and healthy that can soothe asthma attacks. In addition because it contains vitamin C, Passion seems to have the effect of blocking histamine which causes the symptoms of asthma.

    Passion fruit Very Good for Patients insomia
    Passion fruit has a soporific effect on the human nervous system and thus create a feeling of calm and help you to relax your pirikan. This greatly helps insomniacs or those who can not sleep well. A glass of passion fruit juice before bed can possibly be you drink before bed.

  Passion fruit is a Good Source of Nutrients
    As we saw earlier, the passion fruit is a good source of vitamin C, A portion of 100 g (3.5 ounces) contains 30 mg of vitamin C. Vitamin C boost immunity and is an antioxidant. A serving of 100 g of passion fruit contains 1275 IU of vitamin A. Vitamin A to improve the quality of vision and helps fight off infection, make the skin healthy shine and helps the growth of cells. Passion fruit is also a source of potassium (348 mg in 100 g). This mineral has a healthy effect on the human heart and help the heart function, blood flow and pressure in the body. In addition to potassium, passion fruit also contains iron, magnesium and calcium.

 Passion fruit is good for Diet
    For people who are on diets, the fruits are things that must be consumed, and passion fruit is very good to eat. This is because the passion has low calories, only 97 calories per 100 g! Passion fruit is also low in sodium and fat. Passion fruit also contains carbohydrates and natural sugars in good quantities. This fruit nutrients works to lower cholesterol levels in the body. High fiber content in this fruit makes you full, so you do not want to eat another meal again.

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