Known as passion fruit, passion fruit or passion fruit, this tropical fruit with an acidic and sweet flavor at the same time is rich in carbohydrates and water, making it a perfect food to recover energy after an effort. It can be enjoyed alone or in juices, smoothies or combined in yogurt and the yellow variety is richer in provitamin A (which activates vitamin A) and minerals than the purple one.
This fruit is a good source of provitamin A, vitamin C and minerals such as potassium, phosphorus and magnesium. Vitamin A is essential for the skin, hair, mucous membranes, bones, vision and the immune system. Vitamin C promotes the absorption of iron and is essential in the formation of bones, red blood cells, collagen and teeth, so passion fruit can be combined with citrus as a way to obtain this vitamin.
The functions of these vitamins also make passion fruit an antioxidant food: it reduces the risk of diseases such as degenerative diseases, cardiovascular diseases, and some studies suggest that it can minimize the risk of suffering from cancer. In addition, it has been seen that its skin has an anti-inflammatory effect when taken as a supplement, according to HealthLine.
Its fiber content is also notable, which, on the one hand, has a satiating effect, and on the other, promotes intestinal transit and helps people who tend to suffer from constipation.
Finally, passion fruit is rich in potassium, essential for the generation and transmission of nervous impulses and muscle activity; in phosphorus, which is involved in the formation of teeth and bones, and magnesium, also related to muscles, nerves and improves the immune system.
Less known is the effect of passion fruit on sleep: it contains tryptophan, an amino acid that intervenes in the synthesis of melatonin and serotonin, related to falling asleep. And in addition, the fruit also has relaxing effects, so it can be good to consume it at night.
People allergic to latex can also be allergic to passion fruit, because the structure of its proteins is similar to that of latex.
