2024 Author: Jasmine Walkman | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 08:29
The prickly pear is distributed in North and South America. The most interesting thing about this fruit is that it grows on the very edge of the protruding leaves of impressive cacti, which are one of the hardest lowland cacti in the world, a distinctive feature that is also perceived by its fruits. The fruits are oval in shape and can vary in color from yellow and light green to orange, pink and red depending on the variety and maturity.
Before eating the prickly pear, it is very important to remove the skin and peel it off so that all the thorns are removed. The fruits can be used for a variety of things - consumed raw or dried or turned into various jellies and jams, candies or alcoholic beverages such as vodka.
The benefits of prickly pear are countless: lowers cholesterol, improves digestion, reduces the risk of diabetes, stimulates the immune system, stimulates bone growth, strengthens blood vessels, prevents certain cancers, reduces the risk of Alzheimer's disease, helps in attempts to lose weight and elimination of inflammation in the body.
One of the most popular uses of prickly pear is as a hangover cure and is used to reduce the headache associated with drinking too much alcohol. This fruit is extremely rich in vitamin C, which makes it a powerful protector against diseases and viruses, and an indispensable natural immunostimulant.
Calcium is a necessary element for the maintenance of bones and teeth, and here it is present in excess. By taking enough of it, various dental problems and age-related bone problems such as osteoporosis are prevented.
As with most fruits, there are significant amounts of fiber, a faithful friend in the fight against digestive problems. This eliminates constipation, bloating and more serious gastrointestinal problems such as colon cancer or stomach ulcers.
Lowering cholesterol, lowering blood pressure and strengthening blood vessels, which helps prickly pear, can prevent atherosclerosis, coronary heart disease and strokes.
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