
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Health Remuneration of Passion Fruit
Author: Aftoni Glenmore
| Posted at: 1:34 PM |
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Benefits of fruit

Delicious passion fruit is a rich source of antioxidants, minerals, vitamins and fiber. 100 g of fruit contains about 97 calories. * The fruit is a good basis of dietary fiber. 100 g of fruit pulp contains 10.4 grams or 27% dietary fiber. Good fiber in the diet helps to remove cholesterol from the body. * Passion fruit is excellent in vitamin C, provides about 30 mg per 100 g. Vitamin C is soluble in water at high pressure an anti-oxidant. Consumption of fruits rich in vitamin C helps the body develop resistance against flu-like infectious agents and clean harmful pro-inflammatory free radicals.
* Vitamin A is also necessary to maintain the mucous membranes and skin healthy. Consumption of fresh fruit rich in vitamins A and flavonoids help protect against lung cancer and oral cavity.* Fresh granadillas are rich in potassium. 100 g of fruit pulp has about 348 mg of potassium. Potassium is an important component of the cellular fluids and the body helps regulate heartbeat and blood pressure. * Moreover, the passion are very good source of minerals. Iron, copper, magnesium and phosphorus are present in sufficient amounts in the fruit.

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