Passion Fruit Juice || Health Benefits || Side Effects / Precautions || Ep No : 122

August 04, 2021

Regarding Passion Fruit And Health Benefits

Passion fruit botanically known as Passiflora edulis , which is a vine species .The native of the plant is southern regions of Brazil,Paraguay and the northern regions of Argentina.These are almost sweet , seedy fruit with a special aroma in it after chopping.The pattern of the fruit is a pepo,with a soft, but firm outer region with juicy interior filled with numerous seed sacs.Each seed is surrounded by a light membranous sac , which is filled with pulpy juice .The flavor of the juice is slightly acidic and musky in nature.Some of them compare the flavor of passion fruit as to that of Guava fruit. The fruit is a spherical to ovoid in shape.

Passion fruit is available in two colors , one is violet/purple and the other one is yellow.The fruit is four to seven cm in diameter .The purple fruits are smaller in diameter and weigh around 35grams, where as the yellow fruits are closer to around 80 grams.

Kingdom : Plantae

Binomial Name : Passiflora Edulis

Clade : Tracheophytes

Order : Malpighiales

Family : Passifloraceae

Genus : Passiflora

Species : P.edulis

It is best for the children as it is rich in Vitamin A , which is good for the vision.Moreover it is one of the richest source of Vitamin C too.It is good for glowing skin complextion and improves immunity and a best anti oxident.The seeds are best for consumption as it is rich in fiber, it should chew and eat for the best results.The seeds prevents constipation , indigestion and high cholesterol levels.Passion fruits are of low glycemic index value fruit and hence it will not raise up the blood sugar levels in the blood after eating.So that it is highly recommended fruit for the Diabetic patients.Passion fruit increases Insulin sensitivity and thus reduces the risk of developing Diabetics in future.These fruits are the richest source of potassium , so it is good for the cardiac health.On the other side these fruits are low value of sodium and thus it is helpful in managing blood pressure in the body.The level of magnesium is high and thus it aid for relieving stress and anxiety.

Side Effects / Precautions To Be Taken

Passion fruit doesn't produce any harm to the individuals after consumption in most of the time.Even though beware of passion fruit allergy among those persons have latex allergy.This type of allergy are known as cross reaction allergy , as the proteins which is produced by the latex are similar to that of passion fruit.And thus there are chances of allergic reaction.

Method Of Preparation

Take two passion fruit, cut into two halves , remove it's seeds and juices to a mixi jar.

Add one piece of chopped ginger and two teaspoon of sugar to it.

Grind gently altogether in a mixi jar.

Filter through a sewer.

Add one glass of boiled cooled water , filter well.

Add more sugar, if required.

And add cold water if needed instead of normal water.

For diabetic patients , can use salt instead of sugar.

The ginger in the juice gives a special taste to the juice , and it is a remedy for gas and indigestion.

Tastes best when served chilled.