It is imperative to be aware of the two major taboos and selection methods when consuming passion fruit.
The tangy and sweet passion fruit is a beloved fruit for many. Known as the "king of juices," passion fruit boasts a multitude of fruit aromas from its flesh and juice, and is also rich in nutrients, making it not only appetizing but also beneficial to one's health! When one thinks of passion fruit, the sour and sweet aroma comes to mind, making one salivate. Before the season ends, one should hurry to the fruit market to purchase a large box of passion fruit! Let us first introduce the impressive benefits of this fruit.
The passion fruit's yellow color comes from its flavonoids, which have excellent anti-inflammatory effects that can improve allergies and periodontitis. Additionally, passion fruit is rich in vitamins B, C, folic acid, and polyphenols, which can maintain blood vessels, improve blood flow and iron absorption, and prevent anemia and arteriosclerosis. Furthermore, it has anti-aging and anti-cancer effects!
Stress:
Pantothenic acid can help maintain blood sugar balance and energy supply, while phenols have benefits such as relieving stress, anxiety, and aiding relaxation and sleep. In addition, amino acids can help eliminate fatigue.
Vision:
Vitamin A and beta-carotene can help the eyes adapt to light, prevent dry eye syndrome, and macular degeneration.
Gut Health and Weight Loss
Dietary fiber can help clean the gastrointestinal tract, eliminate waste, and maintain gut bacteria balance
Relief of Allergies
Beta-carotene has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, which can improve allergies.
Low Glycemic Index (GI):
According to an article reviewed by clinical registered dietitian Katherine Marengo from the United States, passion fruit has a lower GI value and does not cause a rapid increase in blood sugar. It is therefore an excellent fruit choice for diabetic patients. Furthermore, some small studies suggest that the substance piceatannol in passion fruit may help promote metabolic function and increase insulin sensitivity.
Heart Health:
The high potassium and low sodium characteristics of passion fruit help lower blood pressure and maintain heart health. In addition, passion fruit with seeds is rich in dietary fiber, which can help eliminate excess cholesterol in blood vessels and is beneficial to heart health.
The nutritional value of passion fruit (per 100 grams) is as follows:
Caloric content: 66 kcal
Carbohydrates: 10.7 grams
Dietary fiber: 5.3 grams
Sodium: 2 milligrams
Potassium: 200 milligrams
Calcium: 5 milligrams
Magnesium: 27 milligrams
Total amount of vitamin A (IU): 1617 IU
Beta-carotene: 950 micrograms
Vitamin C: 32 milligrams
Protein: 2.2 grams
Fat: 2.4 grams
Source: Database of food and nutritional components,
Ministry of Health and Welfare, Food and Drug Administration (New version).
