Published 13:48 IST, October 15th 2019

Custard apple: 5 health benefits of custard apple in daily life

Custard apple popularly known as 'sitafal' in Hindi, goes well with shakes, smoothies, and desserts. But this fruit has many health benefits too. Read more.

Reported by: Aditi Sharma
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Custard Apple is a soft and chewy fruit with a hard exterior. It is green colour from outside and white from inside. fruit has a creamy texture to it and has a high source of several nutrients and macronutrients. Fruits often tend to be a healthier option for fulfilling cravings rar than going for artificial food items, especially desserts. Custard Apple is also a smart alternative to dairy products. It is best for people who are intolerant to lactose. Here are some of health benefits of custard apple.

(Disclaimer: se benefits are taken from various medical websites and journals)

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Keep heart-healthy

Custard apple is a rich source of magnesium that helps in preventing cardiac issues. It is also a huge source of Vitamin B6. Vitamin B6 helps in controlling homocysteine. Homocysteine is an ami acid that increases risk of cardiovascular diseases. Leaves of custard apple are rich in potassium and magnesium that are kwn to relax muscles of heart. y also help in preventing risk of strokes and heart attacks.

Helpful during pregnancy

Several gynecologists suggest pregnant women should consume custard apple because it reduces risk of miscarri. Reportedly, it also controls morning sickness and minimises labour pain. Nausea and mood swings during pregnancy can apparently be prevented by consuming custard apple. intake of custard apple post-pregnancy helps in increasing production of breast milk.

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Controls diabetes

Custard apple consumption lowers down blood glucose levels. re is a dietary fibre present in custard apple that helps slow down absorption of sugar. It reduces risk of -2 diabetes.

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Healthy skin and hair

Custard Apple is rich in Vitamin A, which helps in providing healthy skin and hair. t only its intake, but application of custard apple extract on skin and hair works as a moisturising nt. Custard Apple also helps in controlling signs of aging. pulp of fruit helps in treating boils and ulcers. hard exterior of fruit can be used in treating tooth decay and gum pain.

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Heals wound

According to research, seeds of custard apple helps in healing mir injuries. y also aid in speeding up regrowth of skin cells and provide instant relief in pain. Custard apple also has anti-bacterial properties. leaves of custard apple can be applied to heal wounds as it has anti-inflammatory properties.

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Disclaimer: effects mentioned above may vary from person to person, as per ir health conditions. Before application on skin and hair, make sure to do a patch test. Also, in case wounds don't heal, do consult a doctor. It is better to be cautious before intake of any food product and also, a good thing to consult your doctor for same. 

11:47 IST, October 15th 2019