On the shelves of many stores you can find a not very remarkable fruit - feijoa. To taste, it remotely resembles kiwi, pineapple and strawberries at the same time. This berry has an amazing aroma, but in addition, feijoa is very healthy.
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Not everyone knows that feijoa is an almost indispensable berry in diseases of the thyroid gland. Fruits accumulate in themselves a huge amount of water-soluble iodine compounds. Experts believe that feijoa has more iodine than seafood. No other such fruits have been found yet.
The composition of feijoa and the healing properties of the berry
In addition to the above iodine, feijoa contains:
- vitamin C;
- B vitamins;
- phosphorus;
- magnesium;
- copper;
- potassium;
- calcium;
- sodium;
- zinc;
- iron.
The fruit also includes pectin and fruit acids. The peel is rich in antioxidants and substances recommended for the prevention of oncology.
Feijoa is used for the preparation of cosmetic preparations. This berry is suitable for creating various masks and creams for older women.
Feijoa is eaten fresh, and is also used to prepare various culinary dishes, compotes and juices. Also, the berry can be preserved.
Berries are recommended for patients with diseases of the digestive and endocrine systems, with weak immunity, gastritis. With colds, feijoa is used as a therapeutic agent, but the berry can also be used to prevent influenza and viral infections.