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HAVE YOU EVER HEARD OR SEEN OR EATEN SUGAR APPLE?

What then is sugar apple? Sugar apple is one of the most important fruits among the long lists of medicinal and nutritive fruits. Sugar apple is also known as sweetsop, sugar-pineapple, custard apple but also in Kiswahili we call it (tope tope)There arespectacular things about this fruit that you shouldactually know about, is that apart from eating the sugar apple as a fruit, also you can convert this fruit as your quick homemade herbal fruit for tackling several disease, the reasons why you constantly need this fruit very close to you. And to why lucky fruits vegits has proudly brought this fruits to your reach is because we love you our dear customers we care for all your needs

Benefits of Sugar Apple

Ø  Ideal for pregnant women; Sweetsop contains a high amount of folate (folic acid), which is a super vital vitamin for pregnant women. Even women trying to conceive are highly recommended to include folate in their daily diets as this vitamin helps to prevent neural tube defects. Lactating mothers are also encouraged to regularly eat sugar apple as it facilitates milk production.

Ø  Promotes healthy heart: Sugar apple is an excellent source of vitamin B6 which is essential for preventing the accumulation of homocysteine in the blood. Studies reveal that retaining high amount of amino acid in the blood has higher chances of causing stroke and coronary heart disease. The high amount of magnesium in sweetsop helps to disentangle the muscles of the heart thereby reducing the risk of heart attack and stroke

Ø  Prevents Asthma: Sweetsop is an excellent source of vitamin C and antioxidants thus helps to minimize the risk of asthma attacks. Individuals suffering from asthma are highly recommended to include more sweetsops in their diets.

• Regulates Sugar Level: Sugar apple contains high amount of dietary fiber which have be found effective in minimizing the onset of type-2 diabetes.  The fruit also reduces the absorption of sugar in the body.
• Controls the Blood Pressure Level: The presence of potassium in sweetsop makes this fruit effective for regulating the blood pressure level.
• Prevents Anemia: Sweetsop is an excellent source of iron which is essential for preventing and treating anemia.

BY: JACQUILINE JAWA
BAPRM 47506