India is a country of exotic fruits and vegetables. With every changing season, we enjoy a wide variety of seasonal produce – each of which is delicious and contains many healthy nutrients. One such seasonal fruit is cilantro (or custard apple). Widely grown during early winter, this tropical fruit is fleshy with unique flavor, aroma and texture and numerous black inedible seeds. He is not everything. There is also a rich nutrient content in cilantro. According to Ayurvedic expert Dr. BN Sinha, “Custard apple is loaded with antioxidants, fiber, vitamin C, potassium, magnesium and much more. These nutrients help to benefit overall health.” However, due to its rich sweet taste and fleshy texture, people with diabetes often avoid custard apples in their diet. If you also avoid consuming custard apple for any such reason, then this article is just for you.
Celebrity nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar recently took to Instagram to bust some popular myths associated with the custard apple. She clarifies, there is no need for diabetics to avoid eating custard apple as it is “low on the glycemic index”. Let’s take a look at 4 popular myths and facts about Sitaphal, as explained by Rujuta Diwekar:
Myth – Avoid if you have diabetes
Fact – It is low on the glycemic index and the local, seasonal fruit is recommended for diabetics.
Myth – Avoid being fat
Fact – It is a good source of Vitamin B complex, especially Vitamin B6. Custard apple also helps reduce inflammation.
Myth – Avoid if you are a heart patient
Fact – It is rich in minerals like manganese and vitamin C and has anti-aging effects on the heart and circulatory system.
Myth – Avoid PCOD
Fact – It is a good source of iron and helps prevent fatigue, irritability and improves fertility
Earlier, Rujuta Diwekar shared another post on Instagram explaining the benefits of including custard apple in your daily diet this season. Click here for more information.
Keeping this in mind, we can say that eat every seasonal fruit and vegetable to enjoy its taste and benefits to the fullest. But always remember, moderation is the key.
Eat healthy, stay fit!
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