In the middle of the cherimoya season, we want to share with you all the benefits that this fruit brings to our body. It is native to Peru and is heart-shaped, covered by a green outer skin and inside we find a tasty and sweet pulp with black seeds. Its cultivation is autumn/winter. Today we present you a delicious recipe for custard apple yogurt. It has great digestive properties, regulates intestinal transit and bacterial flora..
Among its properties, it stands out for being a fruit very rich in vitamins A, B and C, and rich in potassium, calcium, magnesium, iron and zinc. Below, we show you some of its benefits for health and for a balanced diet.
The benefits of cherimoya
Improve your Cardiovascular Health
The large amount of potassium content contributes to improving your heart health. In addition, it is a natural regulator of blood pressure, and rich in antioxidants that control cholesterol levels. It has a low sodium and fat content, ideal for people who suffer from high blood pressure and other heart disorders.
Natural Antimicrobial
One of its benefits is its ability to act as a natural protector against infections and parasites, something that is due to its high fiber, niacin and cytotoxin content. In addition, it is rich in vitamin C, a natural antioxidant that helps the body resist infections.
Digestive Properties
It has great digestive properties, regulates intestinal transit and bacterial flora and is ideal for those people whose stomach no longer digests certain foods well or has dyspepsia. Thanks to its high fiber content and low fat content, it helps eliminate bad cholesterol (LDL), and it also absorbs bile acids, very useful for those people who suffer from gallbladder disorders.
Excellent Antioxidant
They are a great source of antioxidants and vitamin C, they contain polyphenol compounds that fight oxidation that is associated with diseases such as cancer, premature aging and neurodegenerative diseases.
Antidepressant and Tranquilizing Effect
Custard apple acts as a regulator of the nervous system, it works as an anxiolytic and tranquilizer, making it a great home remedy for compulsive people, and it also regulates the secretion of chemicals that cause depression.
Protects against Osteoporosis
It contains a high level of minerals, which help us in the recovery processes from multiple diseases, mainly iron, calcium and phosphorus.
Help in Pregnancy
It becomes an ideal fruit for future mothers, since it provides us with high nutritional value and contains nutrients that contribute to the development of the baby, such as: Essential fats, fiber, Carbohydrates, proteins, minerals and vitamins. It helps in the development of the fetus’s brain, nerves and even the immune system. Its regular consumption reduces the risk of miscarriage and reduces morning sickness.
Custard apple aphrodisiac yogurt recipe
Ingredients
- 3 Cherimoyas
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil (melted)
- 1/8 cup alkaline water
- 1 maca powder
Process
- Remove the skin and seeds from the custard apples.
- Add the cherimoya pieces to your blender, alternating with the alkaline water.
- Until a cream is created.
- Transfer the cream to a bowl and add the water, maca and melted coconut oil. Mix well, with enveloping movements.
- It is important that the water you use is alkaline, this way the yogurt will be preserved better, since it will raise the pH of the medium, making bacterial proliferation difficult.
- Store it in a glass container with an airtight lid.
