Monkey kola ( cola parchycarpa K. Schum)
Monkey kola, it took me a very long time to try it out but when I did it tasted really nice Its a common type of African indigenous wild fruit, that can be found around homes and villages and its mainly found in the southern parts of Nigeria.
It has a lot of potential contents beta-carotene, vitamin c, riboflavin, niacin, thiamine, flavonoids, alkaloids, saponins, tannins, fibre, and other nutrients. The nutrients include vitamins, carbohydrate, phosphorus, pottasium, calcium, magnesium. It contains vitamins, mineral elements and others which are of good benefit to human health.
Monkey kola has a lot of benefits to the human body. But I will share the little I know i) it helps in metabolizing fat and proteins in the body. ii) The fruits helps in lowering the level of cholesterol iii) It reduces the risk of of having a heart disease and improves a healthy heart. iv) it gives us strong bones and help in making cells, organs and systems to function well. v) it contributes to the health of the gastrointestinal tract. vi) it aids in weight loss and weight management vii) it gives an appealing glow to the skin viii) it gives good eye sight cause it has vitamins We have three types of monkey kola YELLOW MONKEY KOLA
RED MONKEY KOLA
WHITE MONKEY KOLA
SIDE EFFECTS The monkey kola is delicious and nutritious but its advisable to take it for health improvement and not to be taken in excess to avoid micro nutrient deficiencies. THANKS ALOT FOR VIEWING. @princesstj cares 😘 I hope you enjoyed reading thanks for stopping by.
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Yes, I have tasted it, is wonderful and health wise, thanks for sharing
Ure welcome
I've never seen a fruit like that before. Is it endemic to nigeria only? Because i don't think it's around asia
Mainly found in southern Nigeria
Ohh so it is. What dies that taste like? It makes me curious :""
Its juicy its tastes like a coconut but it not as hard as a coconut not what you would regret eating
Ahh that sounds like a good fruit to eat :") i love the taste of coconut meat