5 Health Benefits Of Udara/Agbalumo (African Star Apple)

Agbalumo or Udara is a popular fruit in Africa known for its sweet-sour taste and its gummy skin. Although the fruit is loved by many, it’s sometimes difficult to tell the difference between a ripe and an unripe one.

Health Benefits of Udara/Agbalumo (African Star Apple)

1. As with most fruits, it has low calorie because of its little fat content so it is definitely a healthy food.
2. It is a superb snack because its high fibre content provides food bulk which both increases satiety and aids digestion so it is very ideal for weight watchers.
3. It has a surprisingly decent amount of Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C). Clearly, Vitamin C sources are not exclusive to the citrus fruits family- in fact, Guava has much more!
4. It could serve as a natural source of Antioxidant booster to remove free radicals from oxidative stress disorders, and
5. Its leaf extract contains Hypoglycemic (to treat Diabetes) and Antiplatelet activities, although it also has toxic effects on some organs.

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