Acerola: Nutrition and Health Benefits

 


Acerola, usually known as Acerola Cherry, Barbados Cherry, Indian Cherry and so forth. It is a local product of Central America, northern South America, Mexico, and the Caribbean. Acerola produces cherry-like berries. However, it is anything but a genuine cherry. These berries are lovely tasting and have been utilized in present day and public medication.


Nutrition:

1. Per 100g of Acerola contain 32 calories of energy.

2. It also carry Carbohydrate (8g), Protein (0.4g), Fat (0.3g).

3. Besides, Acerola contain different Vitamins and Minerals including- Vitamin (A, B, C), Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sodium, Zinc, Selenium etc.
 
4. Acerola is a Vitamin-C rich fruit. Per 98g Acerola contain about 1644mg of Vitamin-C.




Health Benefits:

1. The most important benefits of Acerola is it is rich in Vit-C and fill up Vitamin-C deficiency.

2. Acerola contain antioxidants that prevent cancer.

3. It also prevent scurvy and flu.

4. As Acelora carry low calories, it helps to control weight.

5. Acerola is also a good source of Vitamin- A and it improves your eyesight.

6. It also control blood sugar level and reduce the risk of diabetes.
  

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