CNB Fruity Talk: The Amazing SourSop

                                               

                                       

Soursop is a flowering, evergreen tree native to tropical regions of the world. It also contains a long, prickly green fruit which may be effective against some forms of cancer.

Annonaceous acetogenins are phytochemicals contained in the leaves, seeds and stems of soursop. These substances play a role in warding off cancer and viral attacks. The study revealed that the content of Annonaceous acetogenins in graviola can kill malignant cells in 12 types of cancer, including breast, colon, prostate, lung, and much more.

Cancer Research UK said, "in laboratory studies, graviola extracts can kill some types of liver and breast cancer cells that are resistant to particular chemotherapy drugs. But there haven't been any large scale studies in humans.

• The fruit is made of soft, easily digestible flesh (bulbs) with simple sugars like fructose and sucrose that when eaten replenishes energy and revitalizes the body instantly.
• It is one of the rare fruit that is rich in B-complex group of vitamins. It contains very good amounts of vitamin B-6 (pyridoxine), niacin, riboflavin and folic acid.
• It is also known to help cure ulcers and indigestion.
• Helps to lower blood pressure because of its high potassium content.
• Soursop is known to have phytonutrients which have their own health benefits. Phytonutrients have anti cancer, Anti aging properties in them which helps us to overcome from many diseases and conditions. These phytonutrients can also prevent cancer cells to spread out in our body which is extremely beneficial for cancer patients.

Eating tips:

• You can eat the ripe fruit.
• You can also make it as salad with groundnuts.

Don’t discard the seeds, they are as good as the fruit. It can be fried after seasoning with some spices.