February 28

Guanabana – Soursop

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Guanabana – Soursop


Kilo: ₡2,000 ≈ $3.33
Serving 1 cup: ₡450 ≈ $.075

Vegan Gluten Free

 

 

Guanabana - Soursop is a very common fruit found in Costa Rica. These massive green fruit with spiny skin grow abundant in Costa Rica. They often splatter when they drop from the trees when they are not harvested. Once you cut through the skin of the guanabana - soursop, the beautiful white pulp and shiny black seeds are revealed. The meat is juicy, soft, and custard-like. While some people believe it tastes similar to mango mixed with pineapple, or strawberries and apples, our family thinks it just tastes like Hubba Bubba bubble gum. Many use guanabana to make ice cream or in smoothies.

Health benefits of Guanabana - Soursop include:
1. Prevent Cell Damage & Lowers the Risk of Chronic Disease - with high in antioxidants.
2. May Help Kill Cancer Cells – Some studies show that Guanabana – Soursop may help kill cancer cells due to its high antioxidants levels that help with free radicals.
3. Helps Fight Bacteria - Guanabana – Soursop has powerful antibacterial properties, as well as high antioxidant levels that may help kill cancer cells.
4. Helps Reduce Inflammation - Guanabana – Soursop is nutrient dense and chock-full of antioxidants that may help reduce inflammation.
5. Helps Stabilize Blood Sugar Levels – Studies show that Guanabana – Soursop may help stabilize blood sugar levels, which is good news if you are diabetic.

*Rachael Link, MS, RD

Nutrition Facts

1 servings

Serving size

1 Cup (225g)


Amount per serving
Calories148
% Daily Value *
Total Fat .7g1%
Saturated Fat .1g1%
Sodium 31.5mg2%
Total Carbohydrate 38g14%
Dietary Fiber 7g25%
Total Sugars 30g
Protein 2.3g

Vitamin C 77mg86%
Calcium 3mg1%
Iron 7mg39%
Potassium 625.5mg14%
Vitamin B6 5mg295%
Magnesium 11mg3%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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Guanabana – Soursop

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