We eat different fruits at different times to keep the body healthy. As it enhances our body's resistance to disease, it also satisfies the taste buds. Today I will talk about fruit like this whose nutritional value will push other fruits to the back row.

          The name of the fruit is “Passion Fruit”. Its scientific name is Parsiflora Edulis. Did the name sound a little unfamiliar? Yes, Passion Fruit is a lesser-known fruit in India or Bangladesh. In some parts of India, Passion Fruit is also known as Krishna Fal (Black fruit).      

Yellow Passion Fruit

 

               This tree is a creeping tree. The fruits are almost round. The most popular species are yellow passion fruit and purple passion fruit. Although the plant is found in large quantities in Brazil, Paraguay and, Argentina, its high nutritional value and demand are encouraging farmers to cultivate this fruit.

             One fruit weighs about 50 to 60 grams. Inside the fruit is a small sap filled with yellow juice. Excluding the grains, the fragrant pulp is obtained by mixing it with water. It can also be eaten mixed with other fruit juices.

Purple Passion Fruit

 

 

Let's take a look at its HEALTH BENEFITS:

  1. Increase immunity -

This fruit contains plenty of vitamin C. It also helps boost the body's immune system as it contains sufficient amounts of alpha and bit carotene.

 2.  Enhance the beauty of the skin -  

  Vitamin A, C, riboflavin and carotene in Passion Fruit prevent skin aging. 

 3. Beneficial in diabetes -    

High levels of fiber and low levels of the glycemic index are effective in controlling blood insulin levels. 

 4. Weight loss -   

Passion fruit contains very few calories which help in weight loss. 

 5. Prevention of anemia-   

  This results in adequate iron which can prevent anemia. 

 6. Eye Health-   

  We know that vitamin A is very important for the eyes. And this vitamin A contains in  Passion Fruit which helps to keep the eyes well.. 

 7. Prevention of Arthritis -   

Beta carotene present in passion fruit is effective in relieving arthritis.

8. Anxiety Reducer -

Passion fruit's magnesium helps to reduce anxiety..

9. Prevention of Asthma -

This fruit contains lots of minerals which prevent asthmatic problem.

10. Healing Skin infection -

As it is a great source of Vitamin C, it takes a major role to heal skin infection. 

Passion fruit juice with seed

How to make this juice:

                It is very easy to make Passion Fruit juice at home. It may only take eight to ten minutes to make this healthy juice which boosts your immune system and rehydrate your body in the summer season.

                First, with the help of a spoon, separate the soft part from the ripe fruit and take it in a bowl. Then the pulp should be stirred very well with the spoon. After that, separate the seeds and the liquid with a sieve.

         This fruit is sour so take some water in another bowl and mix sugar in it to bring sweetness. Heat the water lightly for quick mixing. After the sugar is mixed, the water should be cooled completely. Don’t mix hot water with the pulp because heat destroys Vitamine C completely. Passion fruit juice is made by mixing this cold sweet water with the liquid part of the previously separated Passion fruit pulp.

      Serve this juice with a few ice cubes and have some refreshment in summer.

Passion Fruit juice Passion flower

         

 Interesting facts: The passion fruit flower is the national flower of Paraguay.