GUYABANO
is a fruit that comes from the Graviola tree. Other names for guyabano (name known in the Philippines) include: guanábana (Spanish), graviola (Portuguese), pawpaw (in Brazil), corossol (French), soursop (English), and custard apple (English). The scientific name is annona muricata.
I used to hate this fruit when I was a child because of its exotic look and it's kind of sour taste. My mother keeps on serving me this fruit everytime they picked some of it, that grows in our backyard. She told me that it is very nutritious fruit and really good as vitamins in the body. But I keep on refusing cos I was scared by its spiky appearance. It looks like puffer fish to me! LOL!!
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Despite its exotic look, Did you know that this fruit contains Vitamin B & C, Iron, Riboflavin, Phosphorus, Thiamine, Calcium, Carbohydrates, Niacin, and Fiber, and.... How that???? hahahah...
Apart from these benefits, Guyabano can also relieve stomach distress, pain, cough, asthma, and fever. And research study shows that this fruit has anti-cancer elements that can attack and destroy malignant cells. WOW!..
Even myself was surprised by the nutrients inside this fruit and the benefit you can get from eating it. Could you just imagine?
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SOME OTHER FACTS ABOUT GUYABANO
- It is very common fruit in a warm tropical country like the Philippines and South America.
- Each part of the graviola tree or guyabano, such as the bark, leaves, roots, fruit, and seeds have been used for medicinal purposes.
- The seeds can be used to treat nausea and vomiting
- Chemical in Guyabano/Graviola was 10,000 times more potent than a chemotherapy drug called Adriamycin.
- Researchers found that the leaves were particularly effective for prostate and pancreatic cancers.
- Can help in Iron Deficiency anemia, urinary tract infection, and lack of energy.
- Alleviates pain from arthritis, joint and back problems, and rheumatism.
- Prevents leg cramps due to its potassium content.
Today, I end up still eating GUYABANO. You should try it guys!!!!!!
