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Passion Fruit HEALTH CORNER Common Names: Passion Fruit, Granadilla, Purple Granadilla, Yellow Passion Fruit The passion fruit is a vigorous, climbing vine that can grow 15 to 20 feet per year. KEY NUTRIENTS Passion fruit contains high levels of vitamins A and C. It contains high levels of vitamin A, which is important for skin, vision and the immune system and vitamin C, an important antioxidant. Nutritional Information ANTIOXIDANTS Passion fruit is rich in antioxidants, which help to mop up harmful free radicals in your body. Antioxidants play a vital role in keeping you healthy. It is known that antioxidants improve blood flow to the brain and nervous system. They also reduce cellular stress and inflammation in the body, which have links to many diseases, such as heart disease and Alzheimer’s disease. SOURCE OF FIBER 1 Passiont Fruit (18g) • Calories: 17 • Fat: 0.1 g (0%) • Cholesterol: 0 mg • Sodium: 5 mg • Potassium: 63 mg (1%) • Total Carbohydrates: 4.2 g (1%) • Dietary Fiber: 1.9 g (7%) • Protein: 0.4 g (0%) • Sugar: 2 g • Vitamin A: 4% • Vitamin C: 9% • Calcium: 8% • Magnesium: 14% • Iron: 3% • Vitamin B-6: 10% • Vitamin D: 0% • Vitamin B-12: 0% Passion fruit pulp contains a lot of dietary fiber. Fiber is a crucial component of every diet. It helps regulate the digestive system and keep the gut healthy, preventing constipation and bowel disorders. women ages 19–30, though most Americans get around 16 g, according to a 2008 study. Eating passion fruit regularly may help to prevent constipation and improve digestion and overall health. LOW GLYCEMIC INDEX Passion fruit is a tropical fruit that has a low glycemic index (GI) value. This means that it does not cause a steep increase in blood sugar after eating it, making it a good option for people with diabetes. Most fruits have a low GI, though the American Diabetes Association warns that melon and pineapple have a high GI. According to the American Heart Association, fiber also has benefits in reducing cholesterol and boosting heart health. For example, most people in America do not get enough dietary fiber. The recommended intake is 33.6 g for men ages 19–30 and 28 g for 82 SL-YOU | It’s All About Business www.slyoumag.com | September-October 2019