Bella Adams
The taste and smell of feijoa resemble a cross between kiwi and strawberry, and some people also taste pineapple. To get a good taste of feijoa, you need to eat only ripe fruits. The trouble is that ripe feijoa is very soft, can be easily damaged, and spoils very quickly, so stores sell not-quite-ripe fruits. In order to maximize the beneficial properties of feijoa, you can buy a hard fruit and not eat it for a few more days to let it ripen: the fruit should be soft and its flesh should resemble jelly.
The better the berry is ripened, the more useful it is.
Useful properties of feijoa
Feijoa is a natural source of iodine. This element has a good effect on the thyroid gland in cases of its dysfunction. Moreover, water-soluble iodine in feijoa is perfectly absorbed by the human body.
The mineral composition of feijoa is also extensive. Potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, zinc – this plant contains many substances useful for the body.
Feijoa fruits contain almost all the vitamins that our body needs. Feijoa has a high content of vitamin C, so this fruit is a great helper during periods of flu and acute respiratory infections. Eat feijoa to strengthen your immune system.
Feijoa is useful for the digestive system. Feijoa pulp contains pectin and has a mild laxative effect. The peel of the fruit, on the other hand, contains tannins. It can be dried and crushed and used for stomach upsets.
Fresh feijoa peel contains antioxidants such as catechin and leukoanthocyanin.
They help rejuvenate the body. Therefore, sometimes it is useful to eat the whole fruit without peeling it.
The fruit contains a large amount of essential oil, vitamins, and iodine, which help to overcome depression, and lethargy, and restore strength. The presence of essential oils makes feijoa an excellent ingredient for inhalation.
After eating the pulp, pour boiling water over the peel. Add a spoonful of baking soda. You need to breathe over this solution for a few minutes under a towel. This is a good way to fight and prevent a runny nose.
Feijoa will help with gastritis. The fruit will be useful for those suffering from atherosclerosis, anemia, and vitamin deficiency.
For those who follow the figure: feijoa is one of the lowest-calorie fruits. However, it should be consumed with caution, as frequent consumption of feijoa can lead to an overdose of iodine.
Harmful properties
Feijoa should not be consumed by those with diabetes mellitus, as the fruit contains a lot of sugar, those who are obese, and people with individual intolerance to feijoa.
