Santol fruit is one of the fruits that not popular to us. It has a brown to orange skin and is the size of an average apple.
Santol fruit contains 3 to 5 seeds with coated delicious white tissue. Many of us didn't know the health benefits of this fruit. So let's find out!
Healthy Reasons To Eat Santol Fruit:
1. Cancer Prevention
Santol fruit contains antioxidants that can help in preventing the growth of cancer cells. In a study, rats that have mammary tumors were given extracts from whole santol fruits daily, and after some time, the size and number of the tumors were much reduced.
The more recent study was able to isolate a new ring-A Seco triterpene and Koetje pic acid. These 2 compounds exhibited cytotoxic activity against cancer cells.
2. Diabetes Prevention
Santol fruit is good for diabetic people. It is rich in fiber and contains a low glycemic index.
The fiber helps slow down foods digestion, thus reducing the absorption of sugar into the blood. This effect will help in regulating blood sugar level. Also, santol fruit is good for controlling body weight.
3. Prevents Anemia
Anemia is a condition wherein an individual lacks healthy red blood cells. Santol fruits contain iron, which is an essential mineral for producing red blood cells.
These fruits also have vitamin C. Vitamin C is known to help the intestines in absorbing iron effectively.
4. Reduce Bad Cholesterol (LDL)
Santol fruit has pectins, a soluble fiber. Pectin, along with good cholesterol or (HDL) will bind with bad cholesterol (LDL) in the intestines. This prevents the fats to be absorbed into your circulatory system. High level of LDL contributes to stroke, hypertension and heart disease.
5. Boost Your Immune System
Santol fruit contains lots fiber, which is great for boosting up the probiotic bacteria that strengthen your immune system. Also, it contains quercetin which is a powerful antioxidant for boosting immunity.
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