The Baobab tree is a symbol of strength in Africa and it is one of the most ancient tress in our earth. The tree is found all over Africa. The mighty baobab tree produces an edible named the baobab fruit. It is rich in calcium and contains Vitamin C, which is 6 times extra that of an orange. Baobab is an excellent source of iron, magnesium and vitamins. It will take 65 years before a baobab tree to bear fruits and it is 100% natural. Lot of dieticians suggest baobab for pregnant women as it rich in calcium and helps baby growth in a big way.
The number of health conscious world people is increasing very rapidly and they are resorting to food items and fruits like baobab that has high nutritional value. Nutrition from a baobab includes nearly 14 important amino acids and Vitamins A, C and B complex whose role in the body's health is inevitable. The baobab is researched as source for multiple nutrients and considered as a great health benefits.
- With high levels of vitamins, the baobab is rich in antioxidants
- It has high fiber content and acts as anti-diarrhea/dysentery and anti-constipation agent.
- It contains natural vitamins and micronutrients
- A baobab is also seen to work wonders for people with renal troubles.
- It has very low calorific content and can be a sugar and fat substitute.
- It is rich in ascorbic acid, the essential Vitamin C responsible for aiding the body fight against infections from bacteria and fungi.
- People can use the baobab fruit powder to acquire more immunity against the infectious agents.
- The micronutrients like Calcium, potassium, Zinc, Magnesium, Manganese add to the nutritional qualities of the magical from Africa.
- Antioxidants - These are molecules that combat free radicals. The baobab has very rich antioxidant properties.
- Vitamin C - improves the immune system making a person protected from all kinds of diseases. The baobab fruit has six times vitamin C when compared to vitamin C in an orange.
- Calcium - the baobab contains twice the level of calcium than in milk.
- The baobab also plays an important part on the traditional African medicine. Its roots are used to produce a drink that is believed to help in treatment for HIV positive people.
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