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10 benefits of passion fruit that go beyond the calming effect

Fruit with a striking flavor, rich in fibers and one of the lovelies to help control anxiety with its teas and herbal medicines, the benefits of passion fruit go further! Easily found in Brazil, both the rind and the pulp are amazing for your health. If you want to know more, follow the article in full and write down some delicious recipes!

10 benefits of passion fruit for health and skin

Nutritionist Carolina Queiroga (CRN 08101736), postgraduate in clinical nutrition at UFRJ and in phytotherapy in clinical practice at ABFIT, specialist in applied nutrition and aesthetics at IPGS and member of the multidisciplinary team at Dr. Joana D’arc Diniz separated the main benefits of passion fruit for your health. Follow up!

1. Versatile and cost-effective

Passion fruit is super versatile and easy to find, as well as having very beneficial properties, as Carolina points out: “Passion fruit, popularly known for its characteristic flavor, practicality and cost. As Brazil is the largest producer, we have several species, but the most known and used is the yellow or sour passion fruit. Fruit widely used both in cooking, as in phytotherapy and Functional Nutrition for presenting great properties from the skin, pulp and flowers”.

2. Source of antioxidants

In addition to being delicious, “the fruit pulp is also an excellent source of antioxidants as it contains a large amount of polyphenols and carotenoids”, points out the nutritionist.

3. Helps prevent skin aging

This benefit is due to the fruit pulp and its antioxidant action, which is an ally in the prevention of skin aging.

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4. Helps prevent cancer cells

This is another benefit of the fruit, due to the antioxidant capacity of the polyphenols and carotenoids found in the passion fruit pulp. “They help prevent cancer cells, cataracts, atherosclerosis and the skin aging process”, he adds.

5. Rich in fiber

Furthermore, not only its pulp can be consumed, after all “the passion fruit peel is rich and a source of fiber, mainly soluble fibers, such as pectin”, he explains. Thus, the amount of fiber in the fruit helps to fight a number of diseases.

6. Helps fight various diseases

Due to the fibers of the passion fruit peel that contain pectin, the fruit helps in the fight against various diseases. This soluble fiber helps in cardiovascular and gastrointestinal diseases, diabetes, hypercholesterolemia and improves intestinal transit.

7. Helps in the treatment of obesity

That is why the peel is widely used in the form of passion fruit flour, as it has many fibers and helps in the treatment of obesity, precisely for promoting satiety and for its properties.

8. Source of vitamins and minerals

An extremely nutritious fruit, since “it is not only rich in fiber, but has a great source of vitamin B3, calcium and phosphorus”, he comments. This is another property of passion fruit peel. Amazing, huh?

9. Improves anxiety disorders

Have you heard of herbal products? “Passion fruit flowers are well known and studied for having great properties in phytotherapy, especially the species Passiflora incarnata, for having great anxiolytic and sedative action, helping with anxiety disorders, nervous tension, insomnia”, he points out.

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10. Antidiuretic action

This benefit is also originated from the passion fruit flowers that provide diuretic, antihypertensive and antimicrobial action.

Passion fruit benefits are all over the fruit: from the flowers, to the rind and pulp, nothing is wasted! But are there contraindications and harm involved in consumption? Find out below!

Harmfuls and contraindications in the consumption of passion fruit

On the subject, the nutritionist pointed out that there is no contraindication, but there is an aspect of the fruit that you should keep an eye on. “It does not have a contraindication for toxicity, but we emphasize that, as it is a plant and a fruit with anxiolytic, sedative and diuretic action, we do not recommend excessive consumption in people with hypotension (low blood pressure)”, she explains.

Yes, that tea or passion fruit juice is great for calming the mind, relaxing and de-stressing. However, are these the best ways to consume it? See below for more information and tips!

How to consume passion fruit

“The pulp can be used in juices, cakes and sauces, and can be frozen, without losing its properties. The peel must be consumed in the form of flour, and can be added to fruit salad, juices, natural shakes and cake preparation (its cooking also does not lose its properties). In herbal medicine, it can be used in the form of tea, but the best way is in herbal prescription, in capsules or tinctures”, he explains.

Also, check out some ways to use the fruit and enjoy yourself!

Passion fruit juice

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In this super short video, you learn how to make a delicious passion fruit juice with just the fruit, ice water and sugar if you want. Nothing like a cold juice on a hot day or to accompany a meal!

passion fruit tea

This passion fruit tea is a true blend of soothing properties! In addition to the fruit, you will use chamomile and fennel. The result is a drink to relax, soothe and sleep peacefully.

Passion fruit mousse

The classic passion fruit mousse, here, in Mohamad’s version, has an extra touch, with allspice, basil leaves and rosemary. Combination of flavors that complement each other!

passion fruit brigadeiro

Recipe to taste or even to sell! Here, Cris Doces teaches you how to use passion fruit pulp and not carve your brigadeiro. To make it even more unmissable, it has a syrup for an even more gourmet result.

Passion fruit cake

Beautiful passion fruit ice cream cake with a spectacular glow jelly! It’s very easy to make and, if you prefer, you can make a passion fruit mousse as a filling for an extra flavor and texture.

Curious to learn more recipes? Check out these passion fruit cake options to enjoy the fruit in many mouth-watering ways!

The information contained on this page is for informational purposes only. They do not replace the advice and follow-up of doctors, nutritionists, psychologists, physical education professionals and other specialists.


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