8.health benefits of chickoo By Allah Dad Khan

2. 8. Health benefits Of
Chickoo
By
Allah Dad Khan

4. History

Sapodilla is believed to have originated in the
Central American rain forests, probably in Mexico
and Belize. It has now spread across the tropical
belt and is being commercially grown in a large
scale in India, Sri Lanka, Indonesia and
Malaysia. Sapodilla grows naturally in coastal
Yucatan in the Petenes mangroves eco-region,
where it is a subdominant plant species. This
plant was introduced to the Philippines during the
Spanish colonization. The sapodilla tree grows
fast and is resistant to the wind and drought
hence making it suitable to withstand dry arid
regions with scanty rains. However, in order to
get a good fruit yield, irrigation is necessary
during the summer season.

5. Chikoo
 Sapodilla or sapota (chikoo) is composes of soft, easily
digestible pulp made of simple sugars like fructose and
sucrose.Sapota is a tropical evergreen, fruit-bearing
tree belongs to the family of Sapotaceae, in the
genus: Manilkara. Scientific name: Manilkara zapota.

Sapota fruits. Note for rusty grey raw fruits.
Sapote thought to have originated in the central
American rain forests, probably in Mexico and Belize.
Today, its cultivation has spread all over the tropical belt
and is being grown as a major commercial crop in India,
Sri Lanka, Indonesia and Malaysia. The tree is one of
fast growing, wind and drought resistant, and it
flourishes well even under dry arid regions receiving
scanty rains. However, water irrigation during summer
would results in good fruit yields

6. Nutrients In Chickoo
 Chickoo is abundant in fructose and sucrose.
 It is good source of dietary fiber.
 Rich in calories, provides about 83 calories per 100 grams.
 Contains tannins, the polyphenolic antioxidants.
 Chickoo contains a number of minerals like iron, magnesium,
calcium, phosphorus, copper and potassium as well as the Vitamins
A, C, thiamine, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.


7. Prevent Constipation
 The dietary fiber
prevents
constipation and
also binds to the
toxins and
eliminates them
from the body thus
protecting against
colon cancer

8. Prevent Diarrehea
 Chickoo is a good
anti diarrheal,
hemostatic and is
useful in piles
because of the
tannin content.

9. Good for Heart
 The magnesium,
calcium and
phosphorus keep
the bones strong
while the
magnesium
benefits the heart
and blood vessels

10. Diuretic
 The fruit is a
diuretic and
prevents kidney
disease

11. Regulate blood
 Potassium helps to
regulate blood
pressure and
promote healthy
circulation.

12. Prevent Anemia
 Folate and iron
help to prevent
anemia.

13. Strengthen Intestine
 Chickoo
strengthens the
intestines and
improves their
performance.

14. Prevent diarrhea
 A decoction of the
bark is good for
fevers and
diarrhea.

15. Improve sting and bite
 The ground seeds are applied as a
paste to alleviate sings and bites.

16. Treat Dysentery
 Tea made of the
bark also treats
dysentery while the
leaves are useful in
treating cough,
colds and diarrhea.

17. Laxative
 Sapodilla is a good
source of dietary
fiber, which makes it
a bulk laxative. The
fiber content in the
fruit provides relief in
case of constipation
and also helps in
protecting the
mucous membrane
of the colon from
cancer causing
toxins by firmly
binding to them.

18. Good in pregnancy
 Sapodilla is helpful
during pregnancy
as it prevents
cases of morning
sickness. It boosts
the function of
electrolytes in the
nervous system.

19. Prevents sign of aging
 Even though the
vitamin C content in
chickoos is not as
high as it is in
guavas or oranges, it
still is a rich source
of the vital nutrient.
Signs of ageing like
wrinkles can take
longer to appear if
you include such
fruits daily in your
diet.

20. Prevents cancer:
 Chickoo has a high
amount of
antioxidants along
with vitamin C that
prevents damage to
your cells from
carcinogens. It also
improves your
immunity which too
helps preventing
cancer. Read more
about what you can
eat to prevent
cancer.

21. Protects kidney diseases:
 It provides
protection against
other kidney
diseases as well.
The seeds of the
Chikoo is also
good for health as
it works as a
diuretic and helps
in removing the
kidney as well as
bladder stones.

22. Aids Digestion :
 Like most fruits and
vegetables, chickoo
is also good for your
digestion as it
contains dietary
fibre. A 100g serving
of chickoo contains
5g of fibre, and if you
eat it everyday it is
unlikely that you’ll
suffer from
constipation or any
other digestive
problem.

23. Good for eyes:
 Chikoo is good for
eyes as it is a good
source of Vitamin A
which naturally
aids in improving
the eye vision.