In grocery stores a tropical fruit feijoa appeared relatively recently. But consumers have already managed to appreciate its unusual taste and aroma, reminiscent of both strawberries and pineapple. But little is known about the beneficial properties of feijoa fruit. Although dietician doctors unanimously recognize its high nutritional value.
What is useful for a feijoa fruit?
According to experts, this fruit, of course, should be included in your daily diet. First of all, because it can be a source of vitamin C, along with lemons and other citrus fruits. This substance in the pulp of exotic fruit contains a huge amount, and the more spruce feijoa, the more vitamin C it becomes.
In addition, the fruit contains other useful elements: fiber, pectin, sucrose, amino acids, phenolic compounds, including catechins and tannin are antioxidants that can prevent the development of oncology. Also, the beneficial properties of the feijoa fruit are due to the high content of iodine. According to this indicator, the plant can be compared with seafood. And iodine is contained in an easily digestible form, which is especially important for expectant mothers. Doctors recommend pregnant women to eat one or two fruits a day. The same should be done for people suffering from thyroid disease.
Feijoa is also shown when:
- gastritis and other diseases zhkt;
- beriberi;
- pyelonephritis;
- atherosclerosis;
- hypertension;
- diseases of the heart.
Contraindications when using fruit feijoa
In addition to the benefits of fruit feijoa can be and harm. For example, like any other exotic, it can cause a strong allergy. In addition, the fruit contains a sufficient amount of rapidly digestible carbohydrates, so those who suffer from diabetes and obesity to consume it in food need very moderate amounts.
How to eat a feijoa fruit?
This fruit is most often eaten fresh, it is very good to add it to the fruit salad - feijoa makes this dish especially fragrant and spicy. However, it is also excellent as a filling for baking. It can be added to desserts with ice cream, cook jam and compotes from it. More feijoa can be added to sauces for meat dishes. Fruits are suitable for making juice, at home it can be done with the help of a hand press or juicer.