Star fruit - thanks to its special nutritional composition, can help reduce cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood, thereby reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
Star fruit is rich in vitamin C, fiber and powerful antioxidants like flavonoids and polyphenols that help protect cells from damage caused by free radicals.
According to a study by the World Health Organization (WHO), a diet rich in antioxidants can help reduce bad cholesterol and increase good cholesterol, thereby reducing the risk of diseases related to high blood fat.
Star fruit also contains a significant amount of oxalic acid and potassium, which helps detoxify and purify the body, reducing excess fat accumulated in the blood.
A study from the US National Institute of Nutrition shows that soluble fiber in star fruit can bind to cholesterol in the digestive system, preventing it from being absorbed into the blood.
This process helps reduce cholesterol levels in the body, preventing the formation of plaque in the arteries. Soluble fiber also slows down the digestion of carbohydrates, helping to stabilize blood sugar, limiting the risk of excess fat accumulation.
In particular, the flavonoids in star fruit protect blood vessel walls, preventing cell damage and plaque formation due to cholesterol buildup. A diet rich in flavonoids can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease by 12-15%.
To effectively reduce blood fat, star fruit can be incorporated into the diet in a reasonable way. Star fruit can be eaten fresh, juiced, or mixed into salads.
Every day, consuming 100-150 grams of star fruit, equivalent to 1-2 small fruits, can bring good health effects without harming the stomach.
It should also be noted that because star fruit contains high levels of oxalic acid, people with kidney disease should limit their intake of star fruit because it can cause oxalate accumulation in the body, leading to kidney failure.
WHO also recommends that when eating star fruit, it should be combined with foods rich in good fats such as olive oil, chia seeds or flax seeds to help the body absorb the vitamins and nutrients in star fruit better, thereby enhancing the effectiveness of reducing blood fat.
