Benefits of star fruit for health

Good night everyone, Tonight I will share the benefits of star fruit vegetables.

Belimbing wuluh or known as vegetable starfruit is a tropical fruit originating from Southeast Asia, including Indonesia. This fruit belongs to the genus Averrhoa in the family Oxalidaceae.

The fruit is oval yellowish green and has the scientific name Averrhoa bilimbi. Belimbing wuluh contains a lot of water and has a strong sour taste.

Water in starfruit has a high concentration of oxalic acid and is useful for cleaning and whitening teeth and skin. Indonesian people usually use wuluh starfruit to mix soup, chili sauce, curry, and so on.

Starfruit plants can grow in the yard. But unfortunately there are still many people who are not aware of the benefits of this small and sour fruit. Behind its sour taste, starfruit stores many important nutrients for skin health and beauty.

According to Science Direct, star fruit contains nutrients such as protein, as well as vitamins (A, C, and B complex). This fruit also contains minerals such as phosphorus, calcium, and iron. Moreover, star fruit vegetables also contain antioxidants and astringent substances.

Benefits of star fruit for health

• Overcoming High Blood Pressure
  Most people are at risk for high blood pressure, especially adults. This disorder can cause various chronic diseases such as stroke, it can even be life threatening.
  No need to worry, you can overcome high blood pressure by consuming starfruit. The trick, prepare 2-3 star fruit wuluh and cut into two parts, then boil with three glasses of water. Wait for the water to boil until leaving one glass, then drink the boiled water in warm conditions. Do this every morning until blood pressure returns to normal.

• Treating Diabetes
  According to the NCBI, starfruit has been shown to be effective in treating diabetes or high blood sugar levels. The trick, you can make wuluh starfruit juice after eating. If you are not strong with the sour taste, you can drink boiled starfruit water twice a day.

• Maintain Bone and Teeth Strength
  Teeth and bones will become weaker with age. You can consume starfruit as an alternative calcium intake for bone and teeth strength.
  The calcium content in star fruit is quite high. In addition, this fruit also contains phosphorus to increase the effectiveness of minerals that will add density and strength to teeth and bones.

• Helps Treat Cough, Cold, and Fever
  Most people have experienced illnesses such as coughs, colds and fevers. You can consume star fruit stew to overcome these various health problems. Because, this fruit is rich in vitamin C which can help strengthen the immune system.

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