The passion fruit has recently become popular in India,
though has remained a part of sweet desserts and a healthy
snack for many years in the Western world.
Sometimes called Granadilla or Krishna Phal, this tangy, seedy fruit is a delight when eaten. But it is not just it’s sweet taste that makes this fruit wonderful and delectable; it is also the number of health benefits it has.
Passion fruit is high in vitamin C – a powerful antioxidant vitamin that helps fight the common cold and boosts immunity. In fact, one serving of passion fruit provides 30 grams of vitamin C.
It is loaded with fibre and has a low glycemic index, making it a great fruit to indulge in if you have diabetes.
The high fibre content comes in the form of ‘pectin’, which has the property of filling up the stomach, thus preventing you from snacking.
Passion fruit also contains vitamin B6 (riboflavin) and vitamin B3 (niacin) which keeps the thyroid gland healthy. Not only this; it can also prevent bad fats from depositing on the inner surface of blood vessels, thus reducing atherosclerosis and heart disease.
The high quantity of calcium and magnesium in passion fruits can help keep the bones and teeth strong and can prevent osteoporosis.
Passion fruits can be eaten raw, scooped out into a bowl of low fat yogurt or eaten as a part of a fruit salad. They are delicious, and I am certain you will love it’s sweet and tangy taste!
Sometimes called Granadilla or Krishna Phal, this tangy, seedy fruit is a delight when eaten. But it is not just it’s sweet taste that makes this fruit wonderful and delectable; it is also the number of health benefits it has.
Passion fruit is high in vitamin C – a powerful antioxidant vitamin that helps fight the common cold and boosts immunity. In fact, one serving of passion fruit provides 30 grams of vitamin C.
It is loaded with fibre and has a low glycemic index, making it a great fruit to indulge in if you have diabetes.
The high fibre content comes in the form of ‘pectin’, which has the property of filling up the stomach, thus preventing you from snacking.
Passion fruit also contains vitamin B6 (riboflavin) and vitamin B3 (niacin) which keeps the thyroid gland healthy. Not only this; it can also prevent bad fats from depositing on the inner surface of blood vessels, thus reducing atherosclerosis and heart disease.
The high quantity of calcium and magnesium in passion fruits can help keep the bones and teeth strong and can prevent osteoporosis.
Passion fruits can be eaten raw, scooped out into a bowl of low fat yogurt or eaten as a part of a fruit salad. They are delicious, and I am certain you will love it’s sweet and tangy taste!
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