![]() Studies done on rats indicate that consuming sapota lowers insulin, total cholesterol and triglycerides. Reduces High Cholesterol & Blood Sugar Levelsīoth the leaf extract and fruit is good for both people suffering from high blood cholesterol and diabetes. The water extract is also effective in warding off housefly. Like the seed extract, the water extract of sapota leaves also have powerful antibacterial properties against 10 gram positive bacteria, 12 gram negative bacteria and a fungal strain called Candida tropicalis. Sapota seed extract has powerful antibacterial properties and is effective against gram positive and gram negative bacteria. Anti Bacterial, Anti Fungal & Anti Parasite These studies suggest that consuming sapota on a regular basis helps protect a person against HIV virus and inflammation. They also have powerful anti-inflammatory properties too. Sapota contains compounds called prenylated coumarins that has been proven to have anti HIV properties. Regular consumption of sapota also helps improve immunity and promotes gut health, compromised gut health is also said to be one of the major reasons for developing cancer. This is due to the high amounts of antioxidants present in it. The leaf extract is effective against colorectal cancer, hepato cellular carcinoma and cervical cancer. Anticancer Propertiesīoth the fruit and the leaf extract has have anticancer properties. Diabetic patients should consume sapota only in moderation, I would highly suggest monitoring your blood sugar levels closely when consuming sapota. It can be had both by pregnant and lactating mothers too. Sapota if had in moderation will not cause any side effects. It is rich in minerals like calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium sodium and zinc. It is rich in vitamins like riboflavin, niacin, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, folate and vitamin C. Sapota Nutritionġ00 grams of sapota fruit contains 20 grams of carbohydrates, 5.3 g of fibre, 1.1 grams of fat and 4.4 grams of protein. It is called sapodilla plum in English, sapota in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam & Kannada, Chiku in Hindi & Punjabi, Chikoo in Bengali and Cheeku in Urdu. The botanical name of sapota is Manilkara zapota. The fruits are exceptionally sweet when ripe, we usually remove the seeds and scoop out the flesh using a spoon. It is available all over India very cheaply, the flesh is brown colour and the seeds are glossy black in colour. It is medium large tree that produces brown fruits which is popularly called a sapota in India. Now it is grown in large quantities in countries like India, Pakistan, Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia. It is a tropical evergreen tree that is native to Southern Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean. From reducing cholesterol to keeping our skin youthful, sapota does have lot of health benefits. Sapotas are not only tasty, they have wonderful health benefits as well. ![]() ![]() Sapota is one of my favourite fruits, we have 3 sapota trees in our farm so we have access to ample sapota fruits throughout the year. ![]()
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