Have you had a taste of the Pepino melon fruit? If not, you’ll want to after reading this article.
The Pepino melon is still not very familiar to many Kenyans but its demand is on the rise and farmers are also fast to grow this superb fruit.
The fruit is green and reddish with some purple spots while ripe is yellow inside yet so juicy. It also produces an appealing aroma that will make fast to have a bite of it.
Apart from its sweetness, it has several nutritional values and, as a result, doctors are even advising their patients to take the fruit thus, the increase in its demand.
Pepino aids in preventing diabetes as well as hypertension and also promotes good cardiovascular health. Containing vitamins A, B, C, K, copper, protein and iron, it also helps in boosting one's immunity and also strengthening the bones.
The fruit also helps in reducing weight as it contains low calories and still ensures proper digestion due to its large amounts of fibre and preventing gastric ulcers.
Besides reducing stress risks, Pepino is also known to lower cholestol levels.
It is quite evident that this fruit has a bunch of health benefits since it also contains beta-carotene antioxidants which prevent many diseases.
With its increased demand, its supply in the markets is equally on the rise and you cannot make an excuse for not having consumed this nutritious fruit. The price is also quite affordable ranging between Sh20- Sh50 depending on the size and the market.