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Custard apple and its health benefits   Custard apples contain anti-oxidants like Vitamin C, which helps to fight free radicals in our body. It is also high in potassium and magnesium that protects our heart from cardiac disease. Not only that, it also controls our blood pressure. Custard apples contain Vitamin A, which keeps your skin and hair healthy. This fruit is also known to be great for eyes, and cures indigestion problems. It's important to include this fruit in your diet, as the copper content helps to cure constipation, and helps to treat diarrhoea and dysentery.   Health Benefits of Sharifa (Custard Apple)   The numerous vitamins and nutrients present in custard apple provide protection from various medical conditions such as heart attacks, strokes and cancer. If you have a fluctuating blood pressure then a regular intake of this fruit is effective in keeping it under control. Being a rich source of Vitamin A, custard apples give the consumer a glowing and healthy skin and shiny and lustrous hair. Looking for a natural way to enhance your eye sight? Then the custard apple acts as a storehouse of various vitamins making your vision sharper and brighter. Intake of custard apple helps in curing indigestion problems. Since this is indirectly linked to constipation, these fruits inject copper into the body which ensures the production of stools. The high amount of magnesium in custard apples maintains water balance in the body. This promotes the removal of various acids from the joints and lowers the risk of rheumatism and arthritis. Custard apples are packed with iron and are the simplest and fastest cure for treating anemia. For extremely underweight individuals, custard apples are an ideal way to put on a few kilos. Also, the sugar fibers present in them make the making metabolic system more efficient. The skin of custard apple is helpful in fighting against tooth decay and gum pain. These fruits are excellent in treating vomiting, gout, lice and vitamin B6 deficiencies.       Nutritional Value & Calories In Custard Apple Amount: 1 cup Total Weight: 250 g   Nutrients Amount Basic Components   Protein 5.2 g Water 183 g Ash 1.9 g     Calories   Total Calories 235 Calories From Carbohydrate 213 Calories From Fat 6.1 Calories From Protein 17     Carbohydrates   Total Carbohydrates 59 g Dietary Fiber 11 g     Fats & Fatty Acids   Total Fat 725 mg Saturated Fat 120 mg Monounsaturated Fat 285 mg Polyunsaturated Fat 100 mg Omega-6 Fatty Acids 100 mg     Vitamins   Vitamin A 15 IU Vitamin C 91 mg Thiamin 275 mcg Riboflavin 283 mcg Niacin 2.2 mg Vitamin B6 500 mcg Folate 35 mcg Pantothenic Acid 565 mcg     Minerals   Calcium 60 mg Iron 1.5 mg Magnesium 53 mg Phosphorus 80 mg Potassium 618 mg Sodium 23 mg Zinc 250 mcg Copper 215 mcg Selenium 1.5 mcg   How many calories in custard apple (per 100 gm) Custard appleshave about 94 calories per 100 gm of weight. How to Buy Custard Apple Hold a custard apple in your hand and press it gently. It must feel firm but not hard, as these are still unripe. Soft and squishy custard apples are considered over ripe and are unfit for consumption. Observe the colour of the fruit; it should be brownish green or brown but definitely not black. Avoid smaller custard apples as they are generally immature. Instead of buying them in bunches, it is advisable to buy single fruits.   Custard Apple Storage Tips It is recommended to consume custard apples soon after buying. Meanwhile, wrap them in a plastic bag and place them at room temperature. If you have bought a ripe custard apple then you can speed up its ripening process by placing it in a brown paper bag, along with a banana. Place the fruits in a refrigerator if you want to store them for longer periods of time.   Engr.Sulthan

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