Kedondong. (Pixabay)
SURYAKEPRI.COM – Kedondong is a tropical fruit that grows a lot in South Asia and Southeast Asia. In Indonesia alone, kedondong fruit is easy to find and is often consumed as part of the daily diet.
In 100 grams of kedondong fruit, there are around 40 calories and the following various nutrients:
1 gram of protein and fiber 12 grams of carbohydrates 0.1 gram of fat 230 IU of vitamin A 30 milligrams of vitamin C 2.8 milligrams of iron 15 milligrams of calcium 65 milligrams of phosphorus
Not only the various ingredients above, kedondong also contains B vitamins and antioxidant flavonoids and polyphenols. In addition, kedondong fruit also contains compounds that are antibacterial and anticancer.
Kedondong. (Pixabay)
Thanks to its various nutritional content, kedondong can provide various health benefits, including:
1. Increase body immunity
Kedondong is a choice of fruit that is good for consumption to strengthen immunity or body resistance. This is because kedondong fruit is a source of antioxidants, vitamin C, and vitamin A.
These three substances are known to play an important role in maintaining the health and function of white blood cells which play a role in supporting the immune system.
2. Reducing the risk of heart disease
The fiber content in kedondong fruit is known to be useful for reducing cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood.
Not only that, the content of vitamin C and antioxidants in this fruit can also reduce inflammation and prevent atherosclerosis, namely blockages in blood vessels, which can trigger heart disease.
3. Maintain eye health
Kedondong is rich in vitamin A which is good for eye health, both children and adults. With adequate intake of vitamin A, your risk of developing visual disturbances will also be lower, for example, night blindness.
In addition, kedondong also contains antioxidants which can reduce the risk of eye diseases due to aging, such as cataracts and macular degeneration.
4. Launching digestion
If you have difficulty defecating, try consuming kedondong. This fruit contains dietary fiber that can improve digestion. Kedondong can also compact feces so that it can prevent and treat constipation.
2023-08-14 04:32:58
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