Fresh Jamaican/St Lucian Soursop (Graviola)

Fresh Jamaican/St Lucian Soursop (Graviola)

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Soursop (Graviola): 

This popular, prickly green fruit is known for its delicious taste and impressive health benefits. It can be found in the Caribbean, South and Central America. 

Those of us who grew up eating this fruit have enjoyed it several ways. Some of us scoop out the flesh and eat it. Others use it to create refreshing drinks with and without milk. There are also foodie innovators, who create yummy treats such as soursop ice cream, smoothies, cheesecake and more. Increasingly, more people are drawn to soursop tea, which is tied to its amazing health benefits.  

Let’s take a quick look at some of the benefits that the soursop has. 

  1. Soursop is high in antioxidantsResearch has shown that the antioxidant activity of soursop can decrease damage caused by cellular oxidants. As such, it may help reduce the risk of heart decease, cancer* and diabetes.  
  2. It can reduce inflammation, specifically related to arthritis. Rubbing a decoction of soursop on the affected area can lead to relief. 
  3. It can kill intestinal parasites. The soursop leaf extract is known as an anti-helminthic (drugs that kill intestinal worms). It can kill adult worms and larvae. This is something not many prescription anti-parasitic drugs can do. Brew a tea from the leaves to cleanse your gut and ensure that your gastrointestinal system is running smoothly. 
  4. It may stabilise blood sugar level. Use of the soursop leaves (Annona muricata) has been found to decrease the effects of oxidative damage on the liver, which was exacerbated by diabetes. Soursop could potentially help the pancreas to produce new insulin producing cells. Adding sugar to your soursop may decrease its effectiveness as it relates to this benefit. 

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Rhiannon Davidson Miller
10/10 Would recommend!!

Recently did my first order here - my order was not supposed to arrive until the following Tues/Weds but had a call the Friday saying it can be delivered the next day (Saturday) so speedy delivery always a plus. I really enjoyed trying all the yummy exotic fruits, and my snacks!!! Delicious!! It was well packed also.