2023-09-22 18:52:03
Eating at least five servings of fruits and vegetables a day is key to obtaining the nutritional benefits of these foods and thus preventing the development of various diseases, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
The American Heart Association and other international organizations indicate that the consumption of these products should be a priority because they contain vitamins, minerals, fiber and many other components that fulfill key functions for the proper functioning of the body.
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) believes that adding green, yellow, orange, red or purple of these foods to dishes helps keep people healthy.
Consuming soursop helps protect the heart. | Photo: Getty Images / P. Eoche
The aforementioned source ensures that fruits and vegetables prevent all forms of malnutrition, among which malnutrition, micronutrient deficiency, overweight and obesity stand out, while contributing to reducing the risk of non-communicable diseases such as diabetes, obesity and cancer.
One of the fruits that can be included in the diet and that provides a series of benefits to the body is soursop. This fruit provides the body with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that combat excess free radicals and reduce inflammation in the body, helping to alleviate various health problems, according to the Tua Saúde portal.
Good for regulating sugar
Soursop is rich in antioxidants. | Photo: Getty Images/Bloomberg Creative Photos
It is worth remembering that insulin is the hormone that is responsible for allowing the passage of glucose from the blood to the cells so that they convert it into energy and the body can use it to carry out its various functions.
Control blood pressure
On the other hand, a publication from the magazine Mejor con Salud, written by Carolina Betancourth, assures that patients at risk of high blood pressure can obtain many benefits with the regular consumption of soursop.
For example, it says that the dietary fiber it provides to the body reduces the accumulation of cholesterol in the arteries, which prevents future blockages, thus taking care of these ducts through which blood is transported.
Soursop offers a series of beneficial properties for the body. | Photo: Getty Images/iStockphoto
One more benefit of soursop is related to eye health. Being rich in lutein, antioxidant compounds important for eye health, this fruit contributes to reducing the risk of developing diseases, such as cataracts and macular degeneration, which are associated with age and cause damage to vision, including Sight loss.
Lastly, this food is good for preventing osteoporosis. According to the ‘Oncosalud’ portal, part of the nutritional components of soursop are minerals such as phosphorus, calcium and iron. These three are very important to strengthen bone health and to avoid diseases such as osteoporosis, in addition to promoting the treatment of anemia.
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