Cherimoya is a heart-shaped fruit, native to the Peruvian Andes. Its pulp is sweet, contains seeds, is covered by a green skin, and it is cultivated during the autumn and winter seasons.
It is a fruit rich in vitamins (A, B-complex and C), as well as minerals (potassium, calcium, magnesium, iron and zinc).
Properties and benefits of cherimoya consumption
- It is a fruit that helps us maintain good intestinal transit and prevents constipation.
- Cherimoya favors optimal functioning of our central nervous system.
- It is a fruit that can improve heavy and slow digestion. Enjoy it as a dessert.
- The antioxidants in cherimoya contribute to our defenses performing their job correctly.
- Cherimoya is a natural remedy to reduce or eliminate fluid retention.
- It proves especially beneficial during growth stages.
- It can help us improve iron absorption due to its vitamin C content, and thus prevent or improve iron-deficiency anemia.
- It is an excellent food for athletes because of its beneficial action on muscle system functioning.
- Cherimoya is filling and can be included in slimming diets for people who want to lose weight.
- Cherimoya is suitable for people with hypertension or high blood pressure due to its low sodium content.