Cherimoyas
Cherimoyas (Annona) aka: custard apples, soursops, soursams, are irregular oval shaped fruits with a green outer skin that can be thorny or smooth. Cherimoyas have a white inner flesh with several small seeds in the center.
Health benefits of Cherimoyas
- Increased Protection from Bacterial and Viral Infections
- Increased Immune Function
- Reduced Cancer Risk
- Reduced Risk of Colon Cancer
- Protection Against Heart Disease
- Regulation of Blood Sugar and Insulin Dependence
- Slowing the progression of AIDS
- Slowing Aging
- DNA Repair and Protection
- Protection Against Dementia
- Alleviation of Cardiovascular Disease
- Alleviation of Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
- Promoted Eye Health
- Alzheimer's Protection
- Osteoporosis Protection
- Stroke Prevention
- Reduced Risk of Type II Diabetes
- Reduced Frequency of Migraine Headaches
- Alleviation of Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
- Antioxidant Protection
- Prevention of Epileptic Seizures
- Alleviation of the Common Cold
- Prevention of Alopecia (Spot Baldness)
- Alleviation of Inflammation
Some of these health benefits come from nutrients concentrated in this food, and may not be effects of the food itself.
How to choose Cherimoyas
A cherimoya is ripe when it is slightly soft. Look for cherimoyas with few discolorations, and little smell.
Climate and origin
Cherimoyas originated in Central and South America, and have not yet spread to other tropical climates.
Taste
When ripe, cherimoyas have a very sweet-pungent taste and slimy chewy texture.
Miscellaneous information
The leaves of the cherimoya are used to make Corossol tea.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrition Facts | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Serving Size | |||
| 100 grams (100g) | |||
| Calories | 75 | ||
| % Daily Value * | |||
| Total Fat 0.68g | 1% | ||
| Saturated Fat 0.23g | 1% | ||
| Trans Fat 0g | |||
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% | ||
| Sodium 7mg | 0% | ||
| Total Carbohydrate 17.7g | 6% | ||
| Dietary Fiber 3g | 11% | ||
| Total Sugars 12.9g | 26% | ||
| Includes --g Added Sugars | --% | ||
| Protein 1.6g | 3% | ||
| Vitamin C 12.6mg | 14% | ||
| Vitamin D --mcg | --% | ||
| Iron 0.27mg | 2% | ||
| Calcium 10mg | 1% | ||
| Potassium 287mg | 6% | ||
| Phosphorus 26mg | 2% | ||
| *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | |||