PROPERTIES

It is a good source of potassium and vitamin C. Its fiber content gives laxative properties.
Helps reduce blood cholesterol rates and good control of blood glucose.
It is highly recommended for those suffering from high blood pressure or blood vessel disease and heart.
Reduces stress and regulates much of uric acid.
It is an excellent diuretic.
Because of its calcium content, delays aging of the bones.
A fruit highly recommended for children, youth, adults, athletes,pregnant women or nursing mothers and the elderly.
They are consumed as fresh fruit, ice cream and jam.
To eat it, is split in half by removing the central stem because it's bitter, preferably use a spoon to eat only the pulp.