Custard apple is rich in vitamin B complex. (Source: rujutadiwekar/Instagram) Sitaphal or custard apple is loaded with nutritional benefits. It is rich in vitamin B6, and contains calcium, magnesium and potassium. It tastes similar to pineapple and banana.
However, you may sometimes find people advising you against eating custard apple for fear of negative effects on health. Celebrity nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar busted the fears in a recent Instagram post:
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Fear – Avoid if diabetic
Fact – It’s low on glycemic index; local, seasonal fruits are recommended for diabetics.
Fear – Avoid if fat
Facts – Good source of vitamin B complex, specially vitamin B6 so even works at reducing bloating.
Fear – Avoid if heart patient
Facts – High on minerals like manganese and vitamin C, has an anti-ageing effect on the heart and circulatory system.
Fear – Avoid if you have PCOD
Facts – Good source of iron, fights tiredness, irritability and improves fertility
Earlier, the nutritionist also shared the many health benefits of sitaphal:
*Heals ulcers and prevents acidity
*Has micronutrients that give smooth skin tone
*Helps improve haemoglobin levels
*Has bioactive molecules that display anti-obeseogenic, anti-diabetes and anti-cancer properties
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How about adding this fruit to your diet?
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