Contents:
- Medical Video: 10 Health Benefits of yellow passion Fruit
- Difference between purple passion fruit and yellow passion fruit
- Purple passion fruit
- Yellow passion fruit
- Benefits of consuming passion fruit
- 1. Contains lots of antioxidants
- 2. Source of fiber for the body
- 3. Reducing asthma attacks
- 4. Prevent infection
- 5. Lose weight
- 6. Helps sleep better
Medical Video: 10 Health Benefits of yellow passion Fruit
Passion fruit is a type of fruit that uses seeds for consumption. This fruit has a distinctive taste, with a sour taste that blends sweetly and gives a refreshing sensation. Especially if you drink it in cold conditions during the day. Hmmm ... it must be fun not playing! See the explanation of passion fruit along with the following benefits.
Difference between purple passion fruit and yellow passion fruit
The most commonly found passion fruit in Indonesia are two types, namely purple and yellow passion fruit.
Purple passion fruit
Purple passion fruit or Latin name passiflira edulis oval or full round and has a diameter of about 4-6 cm. This passion fruit variant is the most cultivated because it tastes the most delicious and fragrant fruit aroma. Usually this passion fruit can be found in the highlands with a wet climate.
Yellow passion fruit
Yellow passion fruit or Latin name passiflora flavicarpa usually shaped larger than the purple passion fruit variant and has bright yellow fruit skin when ripe or old. This passion fruit variant is a purple varicose mutation. Usually this passion fruit can be found in lowland areas or areas with warm climates. Yellow passion fruit has fruit with a more sour taste than purple passion fruit.
Based on this explanation, the striking difference between yellow and purple passion fruit in addition to color and size - although not much different, is a matter of taste.
Benefits of consuming passion fruit
Passion fruit is a type of fruit that contains lots of nutrients needed for the body and is good for health. The following are the amazing benefits of passion fruit:
1. Contains lots of antioxidants
Passion fruit contains many antioxidants which function to protect the body from cell damage due to free radicals. Passion fruit is rich in vitamin C, beta-carotene, and polyphenols which function to protect the body from chronic inflammation, heart disease and cancer. In addition, consuming passion fruit can maintain a healthy immune system and prevent premature aging.
2. Source of fiber for the body
Passion fruit has a high fiber content. One passion fruit contains about 2 grams of soluble fiber. Fiber is very important to maintain the health of the digestive tract, so that the digestive tract such as the intestine becomes clean and avoid constipation. In addition, passion fruit can also be used as a mild laxative.
3. Reducing asthma attacks
Passion fruit can relieve asthma attacks. Because the passion fruit contains vitamin C which helps in blocking histamine which causes asthma symptoms. Recent research has shown that passion fruit is a panacea for asthmatics.
4. Prevent infection
The content of vitamin C in passion fruit has antioxidants that help the body prevent and fight diseases and infections. It also speeds up wound healing by repairing body tissues.
5. Lose weight
Passion fruit juice can help you lose weight because it is low in calories (97 calories per 100 g), sodium, and fat. In addition, passion fruit is rich in natural carbohydrates and sugars so it can reduce cholesterol and accelerate the body's recovery process by fulfilling energy intake due to exercise.
6. Helps sleep better
Passion fruit juice has a calming effect so it can relax your mind. This kind of thing is certainly very helpful for insomnia sufferers or those who cannot sleep soundly. Therefore, a glass of passion fruit juice before going to bed can make insomniacs sleep better.
