Sapota or Chiku Fruit

For people exposed to High energy vibrations like High creative work ( activity related to Ajna Chakra) , practising Psychic techniques like Yoga, Reiki, Tai Chi Chuan etc, this fruit helps in Grounding and balances the energy level in the body. This fruit also purifies the internal parts of the body. Chiku is one of the best delicious and healthy tropical fruit cultivated in huge quantities in India, Pakistan and Mexico. This chiku fruit is commonly popular as sapodilla or sapota or sapote. This fruit is best when consumed raw after removing the skin at 90% ripe.

HealthBenefitsofChiku: 1. Chiku or sapota contains rich dietary fiber making it a good laxative, Fibers in ripe,
sweet and tasty chiku fruits help to prevent constipation. 2. Taking sufficient quantity of ripe chiku in raw form or as chiku shake will protect colon system preventing chances of colon cancer. 3. Chiku contains natural antioxidant properties. Hence eating this seasonal fruits will be the most effective natural health cure medicine to prevent viral, bacterial and parasitic effects in human internal organ system. 4. Vitamin A contents in ripe, sweet and delicious chiku fruits take care of vision , lung and oral health even at the old age also helping to enjoy younger happy life. 5. Vitamin C natural medicinal property in chiku is useful for maintaining healthy and shining skin texture.

6. Eating this delicious and healthy seasonal fruits will develop body resistance to fight against many infectious diseases throughout the year.

7. The fruit is rich in antioxidant poly-phenolic compound tannin. Tannins are a

complex family of naturally occurring polyphenols that neutralize acids by precipitating proteins. Research studies found that tannins have shown to have potential anti-inflammatory, antiviral, anti-bacterial, and anti-parasitic effects. Hence, these compounds have many useful medicinal applications such as anti-diarrheal, hemostatic (stops bleeding) and as a remedy for hemorrhoids. Furthermore, the anti-inflammatory effect of tannins help limit conditions like erosive gastritis, reflux-esophagitis, enteritis, and irritating bowel disorders. Some other fruits that are rich in tannins include pomegranate, persimmon, grapes..etc. Sapote contains good amount of antioxidant vitamins like vitamin C (24.5% of recommended daily intake per 100 g of fruit) and vitamin A. Vitamin A is essential for vision. It is also required for maintaining healthy mucus membranes and skin. Consumption of natural fruits rich in vitamin A has been known to protect from lung and oral cavity cancers. So also, consumption of foods rich in vitamin C helps body develop resistance against infectious agents and scavenge harmful free radicals. Fresh ripen sapodilla are good source of minerals like potassium, copper, iron and vitamins like folate, niacin and pantothenic acid. These compounds are essential for optimal health as they involve invariousmetabolicprocesses inthebodyascofactorsfortheenzymes.

http://ecovillage.org.in/organic-info/health-benefits-of-chiku Chiku, is a sweet and delicious tropical fruit with plenty of nutritional benefits. Although a native of American continent it is grown largely in India and Mexico. This fruit is soft and made of easily digestible pulp giving a crunchy and sweet flavor. The sweetness of chiku can be related to the simple sugars like fructose and sucrose that make up the fruit and which replenishes and revitalizes our energy instantly. This abundantly available fruit surprisingly is a storehouse of many nutrients, which contribute to our overall health and wellness. Chiku is very rich in dietary fibre, which makes it a good laxative. Besides that, it protects the outer membrane of colon from carcinogenic toxins. When it comes to antioxidants although it doesnot belong to the popular categories of berries but nevertheless it is known for its anti-oxidative properties due to the presence of Tanin. Tanins are naturally occurring polyphenols, which help in neutralizing acids. Studies have found that

tannins have antiviral, anti-bacterial, antiinflammatory and anti-parasitic effects. Therefore, these compounds are useful in antidiarrheal, prevents bleeding and as a remedy for haemorrhoids. Antioxidant vitamins in sapota may be linked to the presence of vitamin C (24.5% of recommended daily intake per 100 g of fruit), and vitamin A. Consumption of foods rich in vitamin C helps body develop resistance against infection, and prevents large formation of harmful free radicals. Vitamin A is known for its promotion of good vision. Besides it is also known to protect from lung and oral cavity cancers as well as keeping healthy mucus membranes. Ripened sapotas are a good source of minerals like potassium, copper, iron and vitamins like folate, niacin and pantothenic acid. These compounds are essential nutrients, which promote optimal health, and they involve in various metabolic processes in the body acting as cofactors for the enzymes. In order to enjoy eating this healthy and nutritious fruit, the following ways of preparation and serving will make this fruit diet more delicious and attractive. Fresh ripe chiku can be cut into four parts and can be consumed directly after removing the seeds and the outer covering. Moreover, it can be added to fruit salads and smothies. Chiku skin can also be consumed. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------Sapota Milk Shake:

This milkshake tastes lively and better than Horlicks or other flavored milk. Ingredients

Chiku/Sapota - 1 or 2 nos Milk - 2 cups Sugar - 1 tspn (According to sweetness of the fruit) Ice cubes - few (Optional) Preparation Method Wash, remove skin, seeds and chop the chiku into small pieces. Reserve few for garnishing. In a mixer/juicer add all the ingredients and grind. Chiku/Sapota Milkshake is ready to drink. Garnish with chopped chiku. You can serve them normal or chilled.

Further Information:
http://benefitof.net/benefits-of-sapota/ http://www.gogreenguyz.com/fruitsology/chikoo-nutrition-value-benefits-an d-how-to-eat.html http://www.rakskitchen.net/2011/05/chiku-milkshake-sapota-milkshake.ht ml