Sapodillas
Sapodillas (Achras sapota) aka: Sapota, Naseberries, and Chikkus, are oval shaped fruits with a thin brown skin, mushy brown flesh, and large black seeds.
Health benefits of Sapodillas
- 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 Sapodillas
Sapodillas are ready to be eaten when they are soft and slightly mushy.
Climate and origin
Sapodillas originated in central America and are cultivated in hot tropical climates around the world.
Taste
Sapodillas have a sweet taste with a subtly fragrant flavor and mushy texture.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrition Facts | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Serving Size | |||
| 100 grams (100g) | |||
| Calories | 83 | ||
| % Daily Value * | |||
| Total Fat 1.1g | 1% | ||
| Saturated Fat 0.19g | 1% | ||
| Trans Fat 0g | |||
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% | ||
| Sodium 12mg | 1% | ||
| Total Carbohydrate 20g | 7% | ||
| Dietary Fiber 5.3g | 19% | ||
| Total Sugars --g | --% | ||
| Includes --g Added Sugars | --% | ||
| Protein 0.44g | 1% | ||
| Vitamin C 14.7mg | 16% | ||
| Vitamin D --mcg | --% | ||
| Iron 0.8mg | 4% | ||
| Calcium 21mg | 2% | ||
| Potassium 193mg | 4% | ||
| Phosphorus 12mg | 1% | ||
| *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. | |||