Three nutritious purple fruits on summer day

Mangosteen, purple grapes, passion fruit are three nutritious purple fruits, refreshing effect, suitable in the summer.

Mangosteen

Mangosteen has a red-purple outer shell, a bright red wine-like, thick sponge. The fruit has 6-16 seeds, white zone, delicious taste. This is a tree native to the southern islands, imported in the South to get fruit. In the summer, mangosteen juice mixed with lemon, sugar, and ice is a delicious and nutritious beverage. 

Mangosteen is a delicious, nutritious summer fruit. (Photo: Jurnal Asia).

We often eat the meat and skip the shell. In the book ' Herb around the house, macrobiotic and medicinal',  prepared by the people's physician, doctor, doctor Nguyen Hong Siem, Chairman of Hanoi Medical Association and Doctor Bui Dac Sang General practitioner, mangosteen peel. acrid taste, can be used as medicine, treatment of diarrhea by excellent drinking, the amount of 20 g.

The shell contains high content of xanthones (substances belonging to the antioxidant group, derived from plants), anti-inflammatory, bactericidal, anti-cancer, strengthening immune and cardiovascular benefits. Eating or gargling with mangosteen juice will reduce bad breath.

The fruit also contains a lot of xanthone, reducing the effect of bad cholesterol and obesity effectively, very suitable for weight loss. In addition, mangosteen contains tryptophan acid, creating excitement in the spirit, increasing vitality, reducing fatigue.

Be aware , eating too much mangosteen can cause some minor allergies such as hives, skin rash, swelling, itching and rash in sensitive people.

Purple grapes

Purple grapes are rich in anthocyanins and flavonoids.

Purple grape berries with egg shape, purple skin, used for eating or making wine. This fruit is rich in nutrients like fiber, potassium, a variety of vitamins and minerals. Purple grapes are rich in anthocyanins and flavonoids. These two substances have antioxidant effects, help prevent and eliminate free radicals in the body, improve aging and reduce the appearance of wrinkles. Experts recommend eating grapes to eat whole skin.

In Oriental medicine, grapes and vine leaves are used as medicine. Purple grape is sweet, slightly sour, neutral, rheumatism effect, strength, mind, eat healthy fat.

Grape leaves with grapes and grape roots, drink sharp, 20 g amount to treat back pain, knee pain, painful, nausea.

Fresh grape juice, lotus root juice, biotic juice, sharp honey together for urination, urination.

Passion fruit

Passion fruit provides much fiber, helps regulate the digestive system, keeps the intestinal tract healthy .

In summer, passion fruit is a favorite beverage. This fruit has purple skin, yellow flesh, contains high levels of vitamin A, works on the skin, eyesight, and vitamin C helps boost the immune system. In addition, the fruit provides a lot of fiber, helps regulate the digestive system, keeps the intestinal tract healthy, prevents constipation.

Can be eaten directly or squeezed passion fruit juice, smoothie.

In Oriental Medicine, passion fruit has a cool, sweet and sour taste, prominent use is to aid weight loss. Passion fruit with honey is the most popular weight loss method, not only for weight loss but also for purifying and cooling the body. Method: Cut in half the passion fruit, filter the intestines into a cup. Mix 2 tablespoons of honey, warm water, add 2-3 slices of lemon, stir and drink. Each week should drink 2-4 glasses of passion fruit juice.