The birthplace of feijoa is Brazil. Cultivate this southern plant, people began not so long ago - just over 100 years ago. Despite the rather unprepossessing appearance, the ripe fruit fruit has good taste qualities, and the use of feijoa for the body is due to its rich composition.
Useful properties and harm feijoa
A small and uncomplicated exotic fruit of feijoa is more useful than many other fruits. It contains a good set of vitamins (A, C, PP, as well as B vitamins), micro- and macro elements ( phosphorus , potassium, calcium, copper, iron, sodium, zinc), dietary fiber.
One of the most important elements that make up feijoa is iodine. According to its content feijoa is almost inferior to seafood - 100 g of flesh pulp contains 40 g of iodine compounds dissolved in water. That is why this fruit is useful primarily for people suffering from thyroid diseases.
The benefits of feijoa for women are also evident. The high content of phytoflavonoids alleviates unpleasant sensations during premenstrual syndrome and with menopause, ensures the beauty of the skin, hair and nails.
Vitamin C, which is also found in feijoa, is useful in hypovitaminosis, anemia and a decrease in the protective properties of immunity. The concentration of vitamin C is highest in ripe fruits.
Feijoa should be used when inflammation occurs in the gastrointestinal tract. The fruit contains many pectins and antioxidants that interfere with the development of atherosclerosis.
In the peel and pulp of feijoa contains a large number of essential oils, which are very useful for the prevention of colds. The flesh of the fetus is easiest to eat with a spoon, and the fruit rind can be brewed with tea, then the use of feijoa for the body will be complete.
Another valuable property feijoa is low allergenicity, so it can be eaten by children over 1 year old. Doctors also recommend feijoa in oncology, pancreas, pyelonephritis , gastritis, hepatitis. However, it should be remembered that this fruit is a useful supplement, not a medicine.
Harm feijoa can bring with individual intolerance. Due to the relatively high sugar content, the beneficial properties of feijoa are not applicable to those suffering from diabetes and obesity.
Use to treat not only the fruits of feijoa. Decoctions from the leaves and bark of the plant can be used as an antiseptic and disinfectant. They can be washed ulcers, wounds, abrasions, deep cuts. With bleeding gums, periodontal disease and toothache with a decoction, rinse your mouth.
How to use feijoa?
The flesh of the mature fruit of feijoa is clear, fragrant and soft. Rigid fruits can be removed for several days to ripe (in an immature form feijoa can cause poisoning). Most often, feijoa is eaten fresh - scooping up the flesh with a spoon. The taste of the fruit is unusual, reminiscent of sweet strawberries and tart pineapple.
You can store feijoa in frozen form - for 6 months, useful substances are preserved completely. Prepare feijoa for the winter can be by mixing the pulp crushed in a meat grinder with sugar or honey in a 1: 1 ratio.
Maintains the benefits of fruit and compote from feijoa. To taste this compote turned out to be saturated, it is best to boil it with the addition of apples, apricots and cherries.
Feijoa can be added to fruit salads, jams, jams. This fruit gives the dishes an exquisite and unique taste. Combines feijoa and meat dishes. Prepare a fruit sauce and pour a favorite shish kebab or chop.
Poorly combined feijoa with dairy products - together with milk the fruit causes indigestion.