The cherimoya is a fruit with a somewhat strange appearance and very large seeds that should not be eaten and a white flesh with a certain consistency and a pleasant flavor. A fruit that is eaten by the spoonful like a yogurt. Today we are going to learn everything about this tropical fruit, from its nutritional values, the benefits it brings to the body, the maximum amount and the contraindications of its consumption.
In the market there are many fruits so that every day we eat 5 different ones and without repeating. Among all of them is the cherimoya, a large fruit that is usually liked by young and old and is very easy to eat. Be careful with the nuggets that are large, and it is better to give the already cleaned meat to children for safety.
Nutritional values
A very light fruit since for every 100 grams of weight it only contributes 75 kilocaloriesYes, yes, it is high in carbohydrates, since only a 100-gram custard apple provides almost 20 grams of carbohydrates and it is very sweet because it contains 13 grams of sugars. As for fiber, it only has 3 grams per 100 grams of cherimoya. This is important and it is that we say 100 grams of custard apple flesh, not 100 grams of the whole fruit, since it is a large and heavy fruit.
Apart from this, cherimoya also boasts good amounts of important vitamins and minerals. On the one hand, vitamins, and we have vitamin A in very low, almost non-existent values; Vitamin C which provides 20% of the recommended daily amount for every 100 grams of this fruit; and vitamin B9 with 23 micrograms, that is, 6% of the recommended daily amount.
Regarding minerals, we have calcium and it only provides 1% of the recommended daily amount; potassium with 6% of the amount recommended by experts per 100 grams of cherimoya; magnesium with 4% of the amount indicated by experts; phosphorus with only 3% of the recommended daily amount per 100 grams of cherimoya; and sodium where its amount is derisory and is not calculated.
The positive thing is that 80% of this peculiar fruit is water, and hydration is essential for the normal functioning of the body. Water is an essential food for any stage of life, as it helps us to lubricate the eyes, throat, joints, regulates transit, keeps skin healthy and smooth, regulates body temperature, etc.
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Custard apple brings benefits to the body thanks to its nutritional values, which is why they are so important. We are going to know its main benefits and we will understand why we should include this fruit in our regular diet, and later we will say the maximum amount per day and some contraindications.
Facilitates digestion and intestinal transit
It is a much-loved fruit on the dietary and nutritional level, because, although its vitamin and mineral values are not very high, it combines perfectly with other foods and we manage to properly nourish our body.
And it is that in the ingredients a large part of the nutrients that we have commented in the previous section are absorbed. In addition, one of the benefits of cherimoya is that it promotes good digestion by reducing swelling, pain, gas and similar situations. It's a fruit very easy to swallow and digest, so it is also suitable for older people who have a weakened digestive system due to age.
Regulates blood sugar level
Something important about cherimoya is that it does not alter blood sugar levels, so it could be a good dessert option for diabetics or people who want to reduce blood sugar levels.
This is due to the fiber that brings cherimoya as standard, which helps intestinal transit to flow normally and the body to cleanse itself properly. This same fiber dilates the absorption of sugar over time, hence it does not alter blood glucose levels, something important for pregnant women, diabetics and the elderly.
Suitable for baby food
We have rarely added cherimoya to baby food, right? Well, it's a very good option. Before doing so, we must consult a specialist, since we must take into account the child's age, your health, if you are prepared to eat somewhat more consistent food, etc.
Being low in fat, with a somewhat neutral flavor, having good vitamin and mineral values (they are not very high, we are talking about baby food), and having dietary fiber, it is a good ingredient to combine with cereals or other fruits in infant baby food.
Satisfying and helps to lose weight
The cherimoya is satiating, so when consuming it we will shake that anxiety to continue eating because our stomach will feel that it has reached its limit. In addition, that satiating effect it will save us snacks between hours of quick things like cookies, candy, chips, sodas, breads, etc. which we reduce the intake of carbohydrates and caloric intake and we achieve our goal of losing weight, either by physical condition or by medical recommendation.
Contraindications
Before we have said that it "could" be suitable for diabetics, but we have a small print that goes directly into the contraindications. This is because it is a fruit with sugar, it is true, but it depends on the amount of cherimoya we consume. In the next section we will see what the maximum is, but diabetics do not enter there, since they must first consult a specialist.
With this adverse effect, we must also take into account the amount of custard apple we eat. If we go too far and eat too much, we can get stomach aches and gastrointestinal upsets from the grams of fiber. so you have to have be careful with the amounts.
Dosage and how to eat them
Experts advise do not eat more than 200 grams of cherimoyas, and we return to the same thing that we said at the beginning of the text. We are not referring to 200 grams of whole custard apple with skin and seeds, but to 200 grams of edible meat. Experts recommend this and no more than 100 grams for diabetics and that consumption is not so often, but rather occasional.
To eat them you have to cut them in half like avocados and use a spoon to empty the inside, remove the seeds and start eating the whitish meat. If the color is dark, it is because it may be past and overripe or not in good condition.