@Meher89 2 December 2020

Nutritional value of Carambola

***Farah Masuda,*** head of the Department of ***Food and Nutrition*** at the ***Bangladesh Home Economics College***, said, “Although Carambola is a seasonal fruit, some trees grow it all year round or more. It has the ability to fight disease. ” About the nutritional value of ***Carambola***, she said, every 100 grams of ***Carambola*** has 50 kilocalories of food energy, 0.5 grams of protein, 0.1 grams of fat, 5.1 grams of carbohydrates. ***Carambola*** also contains some vitamins and minerals. Each 100 grams of ***Carambola*** contains 6.1 mg of vitamin C, 0.4 g of minerals, 1.20 m. Grams of iron and 11 mg of calcium. ***Carambola*** works like a medicine in the human body. Here are some of the benefits: ***Carambola*** is a fibrous fruit and it acts as a remedy for constipation. It is a very useful fruit for those who have digestive problems. This fruit reduces the level of harmful cholesterol in the body. As a result, blood pressure is under control. It also contains some amount of potassium and sodium which helps in reducing high blood pressure. ***Carambola*** has antiseptic power which helps in resolving various skin complications like acne, rashes etc. Keeps the skin well. Those who have diabetes will benefit from playing ***Carambola*** regularly. Vitamin C in good amount helps in preventing scurvy. Moreover, it keeps teeth, gums and bones healthy. Due to its immune system, this fruit acts as an antidote for fever, cold, cough and other cold-related problems. It contains ellagic acid, which prevents esophageal (intestinal) cancer. ***Carambola*** also has many qualities. Its leaves, young fruits all work medicinally. The juice of ***Carambola*** leaves and young fruits contains tannins, which help in blood clotting. The problem of cold is easily cured by burning ***Carambola*** and playing with it. The pulp of this fruit enhances appetite and digestion. ***Carambola*** is a cold and sour fruit. So it acts as an antiperspirant, expectorant and antiseptic. However, Farah Masuda advised not to eat Carambola on an empty stomach. Because it can cause gas problems. This can lead to abdominal pain or vomiting. Thanks for reading. Lead Image from Google Thanks @Dreamer for supporting me😇😇