Soursop, also known as graviola, is the fruit of Annona muricata, a type of tree native to tropical regions. This prickly green fruit has a creamy texture and a strong flavor that is often compared to pineapple or strawberry. Soursop is typically eaten raw by cutting the fruit in half and scooping out the flesh. Scientific name Annona muricata - One whole soursop fruit contains 215% of recommended daily allowance of vitamin C Health Benefits Rich in Vitamin C - Protect against a variety of health conditions. Promotes the destruction of free radicals & protects skin &cells from environmental oxidative damage Improves the ability to defend against pathogens. An Antioxidant - Fights inflammation & free radicals. Reduces the damage to cells caused by oxidative stress. Boosts the immunity Fiber - One whole soursop fruit contains around 83% of recommended daily allowance of fiber,a vital nutrient for digestive health. Fiber helps to promote regularity and prevent digestive issues such as constipation. Potassium - Stabilizes blood pressure. A whole soursop fruit offers approximately one-third to one-half of recommended daily allowance of potassium. Antibacterial effects - Kills many different types of bacteria, including strains that cause gum disease and cavities. Fights cholera and Staphylococcus bacteria Essential vitamins & minerals - B3, Folate, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Zinc, Copper Vitamin B1 - Accelerates mtabolism , blood circulation & prevents nervous disorders Vitamin B2 - Vital for the body's energy production, fat storage, maintenance of heart muscle Boosts energy Treats herpes Prevents the development of muscle cramps Boosts the good cholesterol Treats anemia Treats migraine Relieves rheumatoid arthritis |
Soursop, also known as graviola, is the fruit of Annona muricata, a type of tree native to tropical regions.
This prickly green fruit has a creamy texture and a strong flavor that is often compared to pineapple or strawberry.
Soursop is typically eaten raw by cutting the fruit in half and scooping out the flesh.
Scientific name
Annona muricata - One whole soursop fruit contains 215% of recommended daily allowance of vitamin C
Health Benefits
Rich in Vitamin C -
Protect against a variety of health conditions.
Promotes the destruction of free radicals & protects skin &cells from environmental oxidative damage
Improves the ability to defend against pathogens.
An Antioxidant -
Fights inflammation & free radicals. Reduces the damage to cells caused by oxidative stress.
Boosts the immunity
Fiber -
One whole soursop fruit contains around 83% of recommended daily allowance of fiber,a vital nutrient for digestive health. Fiber helps to promote regularity and prevent digestive issues such as constipation.
Potassium -
Stabilizes blood pressure. A whole soursop fruit offers approximately one-third to one-half of recommended daily allowance of potassium.
Antibacterial effects -
Kills many different types of bacteria, including strains that cause gum disease and cavities. Fights cholera and Staphylococcus bacteria
Essential vitamins & minerals -
B3, Folate, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Zinc, Copper
Vitamin B1 -
Accelerates mtabolism , blood circulation & prevents nervous disorders
Vitamin B2 -
Vital for the body's energy production, fat storage, maintenance of heart muscle
Boosts energy
Treats herpes
Prevents the development of muscle cramps
Boosts the good cholesterol
Treats anemia
Treats migraine
Relieves rheumatoid arthritis