Benefits Of Passion Fruit
June 11, 2008
Passion fruit, whose botanical name is Passiflora edulis, is a fruit that grows in both tropical and sub-tropical regions. A native of Brazil, South America, it is also commonly grown in New Zealand. The fruit’s name was acquired years ago from Spanish clergymen who said that the plant’s flowers resembled religious figures. Unripe passion fruit is too tart to eat. The riper the fruit, the better the sweet-tart taste. It makes a delicious treat simply scooped out of its skin with a spoon. The seeds are edible, although when using the fruit in recipes it is best to strain them out. The pulp of this fruit, like vanilla extract or grenadine, can be used as a flavoring in baking or for mixing cocktails.
The passion fruit (or passionfruit) is low in Saturated Fat, Cholesterol and Sodium and high in Dietary Fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Potassium. Apart from being a rich source of vitamin C it is a good source of iron, and potassium. The seeds are an excellent source of fiber. Passion fruit have wrinkled purple brown rinds and contain several seeds. The seeds are edible; therefore the orange pulp can be eaten straight from the shell. Their pulp is aromatic and fairly sweet. In tropical countries passion fruit is primarily used for juicing.
All fruits and vegetables offer outstanding health benefits. Nutritional research shows that each one contains its own set of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and other important nutrients. To get the maximum health benefits, experts recommend eating a variety of fruits and vegetables along with other natural foods.
Nutritional Benefits Of Passion Fruit
Passion fruit (raw), 1 cup (236g)
Calories: 228
Protein: 5.2g
Carbohydrate: 55g
Total Fat: 1.6g
Fiber: 24.5g
Excellent source of: Vitamin A (1,652 IU), and Vitamin C (70.8mg)
The nutritional value and health benefits of passion fruit make it ideal for maintaining optimum health weight loss. Avoid including passion fruit in your diet if you’re interested in Weight gain.
All in all, Passion Fruit Key Benefits
1. Lowers cholesterol and packed with vision protecting vitamin A
2. Fresh produce, picked at peak of maturity
3. Competitive price
4. Shipped directly to you from the production fields
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