Loquat (500g)

Description

Loquat is a sweet fruit rich in many vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, flavonoids, and other nutrients. Originally from China, it spread to India and other countries. It became popular due to its sweet flavor and distinctive taste. Loquat offers numerous health benefits.

It's an effective fruit in preventing excess toxins from entering the colon, thus minimizing their effects, and is therefore effective in protecting against colon cancer. Loquat contains numerous antioxidants that effectively protect the body against free radicals and oxidative stress. Along with these antioxidants, it also contains a good amount of phytonutrients.

Loquat is beneficial in protecting against cancer, inflammation, and degenerative diseases. It's also very beneficial for eye health.

Prevents colon cancer: Loquat contains a high amount of dietary fiber known as pectin, which helps bind and cleanse toxins from the colon, thus reducing the effects of toxins on the body, in addition to protecting against colon cancer.

Skin benefits: Loquat is rich in vitamin A, which helps protect the skin. It also contains a good amount of antioxidants that protect against premature skin aging.

Prevents lung and oral cancer: Loquat contains a high amount of antioxidants and vitamin A, which protects the body from free radicals and oxidative stress. Along with antioxidants, loquat contains flavonoids, which protect the body from free radical damage, thus protecting against lung and oral cancer.

Benefits for blood pressure: Loquat contains a good amount of potassium, which is necessary to keep sodium levels under control. Potassium is also necessary to maintain fluid levels, so loquat helps control blood pressure and reduce the risk of stroke and heart attack. Loquat also contains minerals such as manganese, magnesium, iron, copper, and vitamin A, which help maintain blood pressure control.

Weight loss benefits: Loquat has a low caloric content, but it also contains a good amount of dietary fiber, therefore, diets rich in fiber help suppress appetite and increase metabolism, thus promoting weight loss.

Helps increase blood formation: Loquat is a fruit rich in nutrients necessary for blood production, providing manganese, magnesium, iron, copper, and folate, which are necessary for red blood cell formation. Additionally, this fruit contains vitamin C, which increases the body's iron absorption capacity.

Eye benefits: Fresh fruits contain a good amount of vitamin A, which is beneficial for eye health. Loquats also contain a high amount of antioxidants, which help protect the eyes. They are also effective in preventing retinal damage, improving vision and protecting against cataracts and macular degeneration.

Helps strengthen bones and teeth: As we have already said, loquat is an excellent source of vitamin A and this vitamin is important in the development of teeth and strong bones.

Portugal – West Zone

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