Pepper fruit!, The name alone takes me back memory lane, i always ask myself what exactly is my obsession about this great fruit and truthfully i cannot really explain it suffice to say i love the aroma when you crush the seed and the way it instantly releases a fresh and pleasant taste in your mouth, very handy to have in your purse for the times you eat out, instead of reaching for that piece of bubble gum or mint why not try this, if you can get past the spicy hot taste which really is momentarily, you will instantly fall in love with, it is a seasonal fruit that is found during the rainy season.
As is my habit to do, i instantly decide to check for any recorded health benefit of this great fruit, i was amaze at what i discover particularly in the official website of Edo state of Nigeria.
The fruit is held to be a good source of vitamin, minerals and fibers. According to Nigerian researchers in department of Optometry Abia State University, a meal rich in pepper fruit reduces the risk of glaucoma by stabilizing the Intra Ocular Pressure (IOP) of the eye.
Pepper fruit is a well-known Nigerian spicy medicinal plant normally
used in folk medicine to cure fever, cough, toothache, as well as a
stimulant and in the preparation of some special dishes for pregnant and postpartum women because when applied to their food, it aid in the uterine contraction.
So what are you waiting for, get rid of your gums and sweets, indulge yourself for a healthier you!
Great article. I'm very interested in African and Nigerian foods so we can promote them not only to Nigerians but also internationally.
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Wow I never knew all these I just it for eating sake not knowing it benefits. Thanks a lot for this eye opener.
ReplyDeleteWow I never knew all these I just it for eating sake not knowing it benefits. Thanks a lot for this eye opener.
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ReplyDeleteSomeone told me to eat it to reduce spitting. Am 10 weeks 3 days pregnant
I really want to find out not to hurt my baby
Yes you can but minimal, you can stretch one by nibbling.
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