This fruit has a sweet and sour taste that is as good as 'natural insulin', helping to lower blood sugar and nourish bones effectively.

Canarium (also known as white canarium) is a familiar rustic fruit to people in the Western region of Vietnam. This fruit has a sweet and sour taste, slightly astringent, and can be processed into many delicious dishes such as braised meat, braised fish, pickled vegetables, etc. Therefore, Canarium is considered a simple gift that nature gives to humans.

Not only delicious, this fruit has many health benefits that many people may not know:

1. Prevent diabetes

Star fruit is considered a useful food in preventing diabetes and its complications thanks to its rich content of antioxidants and anti-glycation agents. In addition, this fruit also contains geraniol, a monoterpenoid that has the effect of reducing blood sugar. This compound can inhibit the activity of an enzyme called α-glucosidase, which plays a role in breaking down starch into glucose in the intestine. Therefore, geraniol helps reduce the amount of glucose absorbed into the blood, helping the body release insulin at the right time and in the right amount, preventing diabetes.

Caraway fruit also contains abundant omega-3 fatty acids.

2. Balance cholesterol

In addition to its hypoglycemic effect, star fruit also contains abundant omega-3 fatty acids that help balance cholesterol effectively. Not only that, eating this fruit also helps eliminate excess omega-6 fatty acids in the body. Thereby contributing to reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases such as atherosclerosis, myocardial infarction, and stroke.

3. Weight loss support

Caraway fruit contains a high amount of fiber and has the ability to balance healthy cholesterol levels, so it is very useful for those who want to lose weight. The high amount of fiber in caraway fruit helps you feel full, reduces cravings, and promotes effective metabolism. Thanks to that, caraway fruit helps the body burn fat quickly, eliminating excess fat.

In addition, fiber also plays a role in supporting the digestive system to function effectively, such as stimulating intestinal motility, preventing constipation and hemorrhoids, thereby increasing the efficiency of nutrient absorption in the body.

Thanks to its healthy cholesterol balance and high fiber content, star fruit is very effective for weight loss. The fiber in star fruit makes you feel full, reduces cravings for snacks and late night eating; at the same time, it improves metabolism, helping the body burn fat quickly and effectively.

4. Cancer prevention

The star fruit has anti-tumor effects and is effective in preventing cancer. Not only that, the antioxidant compounds found in this fruit can also prevent cell damage and inhibit the growth of cancer cells. Therefore, add this fruit to your daily menu to help your family prevent cancer from coming.

Star fruit has anti-tumor effects, effectively preventing cancer.

5. Healthy bones

Zinc, copper, calcium, magnesium, manganese and phosphorus found in star fruit strengthen bone health, especially in the elderly.

6. Good for skin and hair

Vitamin E contained in star fruit will help improve your skin and hair quality very effectively. This precious vitamin also removes cholesterol deposits and activates antioxidants. Eating star fruit is a simple but extremely effective way to improve the beauty of skin and hair.