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Today, I glad to know that a little baby sugar apple being converted to mature a fruit. My curiosity rises from when I saw a small bud first time to this plant. It has been for 20 days to mature up to this level. So I thought to tell you Some marvelous benefits of this fruit.
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The sugar-apple is the fruit of Annona squamosa plant, the most widely grown species of Annona and a native of the tropical Americas and West Indies. The Spanish traders brought it to Asia. In India, Its called as sitaphal or scaly custard apple. Sugar apple has so similarity with its big brother called as Custard apple( Annona reticulata). Which is a different fruit than sugar apple.

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Health Benefits of Sugar Apple

1. Very Good For Hair and Skin Health

Sugar apples are an amazing source of vitamin A & vitamin C. they are powerful antioxidant responsible for keeping your hair shiny, your skin young and your eyes strong. The creamy flesh is applied onto the skin to help treat conditions such as boils and in India, the leaves are crushed and applied on ulcers and wounds. It lowers the appearance of wrinkles and makes you look young. Vitamin A works with protein in the body for making ligaments, tendons, and muscles strong. It also assists in the production of collagen.

2. Good for your Heart

High blood pressure has become a common health problem due to various reasons such as poor diet and high-stress jobs. High blood pressure acts as a silent killer. Sugar apples are found to be helpful for this health problem. Regulates blood pressure to normal. It is a natural source of potassium as it is important in controlling blood pressure because potassium lessens the effects of sodium. It also contain magnesium, it helps lower the risk of heart attacks by relaxing the heart muscles.

3. Aids In Digestion

Sugar apples are an abundant source of copper and fiber which supports the digestive system. It lowers the chances of constipation and bowel discomfort. So it is very beneficial in IBS and Chron’s disease.

4. Improves Cholesterol Levels

High level of bad cholesterol is harmful. Due to diet and sedentary lifestyles, we tend to have a high level of bad cholesterol. Sugar apple is a rich source of Vitamin B3. The deficiency of Vitamin B3 increases the level of bad cholesterol. Niacin helps to lower bad cholesterol level by 20 to 30%.

5. Great For Respiratory Health

Sugar Apples to the diet for dealing with breathing problems associated with inflamed bronchial tubes. Reduces the severity of asthma attacks.

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So can you grow a sugar apple tree? If you are within that climactic range, then yes, you can do it. Also, sugar apple trees do well in containers in greenhouses. The trees do well in a variety of soils, provided they have good drainage. When growing sugar apple trees, propagation is generally from seeds that may take 30 days or longer to germinate. To hasten germination, scarify the seeds or soak them for 3 days prior to planting. If you live in a tropical zone and wish to plant your sugar apples in the soil, plant them in full sun and 15-20 feet away from other trees or buildings.

Important Precautions

Seeds are toxic. never consume it.
Eat suagr apple in moderate amounts.
Allergic people should avoid it.

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