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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE








Importance of well balance diet

All food contains all of the nutrients we need to be healthy, it is necessary to eat various foods in sufficient amounts. A good diet will include many different foods, and sufficient in quantity and quality to meet an individual’s need for food energy and other micro nutrients.

PASSION FRUIT

Typical serving size:

3 medium passion fruit (1
6 oz or 45 g)

HOW IT HARMS

  • Bloating and flatulence

    WHAT IT HEALS

    Vision Bones Cell functions Immunity Collagen production Constipation Weight gain Passion fruit is a delicious tropical fruit that has either dark purple or yellow, dimpled skin
    The tough shell is inedible; when it wrinkles, then you know the fruit is ripe
    The seeds can be eaten or the juicy pulp inside can be strained

    QUICK TIP:

    Easily remove seeds If you’d like to remove passion fruit seeds, simply strain the pulp and juice through a cheesecloth or another nonaluminum sieve

    Health Benefits

    Boosts vision and bone health
    The vitamin A in passion fruit contributes to healthy vision and bone health
    It stimulates white blood cell production and activity, and regulates other cell functions
    It boosts your immune system and may also reduce your risk of cancer
    Pumps up the immune system
    Filled with the powerful antioxidant vitamin C, passion fruit defends against harmful free radicals, also helps fortify your immune system, and fights off infection
    It stimulates collagen production, which supports healthy bones, teeth, gums, and blood vessels
    Aids digestion
    Passion fruit is a great source of dietary fiber if you eat the seeds
    This helps improve digestion and prevent constipation and it makes you feel fuller faster, which can help with weight control

    Health Risks

    Digestive discomfort
    While passion fruit is delicious, eating too many of them in one sitting could boost your dietary fiber too quickly and cause gas, bloating, cramps, or diarrhea

    Allergies

  • Spoon out the pulp and eat it plain, put it on ice cream, or add it to yogurt
  • Strain passion fruit pulp, cook it over medium heat in a saucepan for 5 minutes, then drizzle it over strawberry shortcake

    Buying Tip

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  • Look for passion fruit that is heavy and firm
  • If the skin is green, it may not be ripe yet
    As the fruit ripens, the skin will turn red, purple, or yellow
  • Don’t let ugly skin scare you off
    Even if the skin looks dimpled or wrinkled, as long as the fruit doesn’t feel too soft, it should be in good shape
    Storing Tip
  • When the passion fruit is ripe, it can be stored in the refrigerator for about a week