On the shelves of many shops you can find a not very remarkable fruit - feijoa. It tastes vaguely like kiwi, pineapple and strawberries at the same time. This berry has an amazing aroma, but in addition, feijoa is very healthy.
Not everyone knows that feijoa is an almost irreplaceable berry for thyroid diseases. Fruits accumulate a huge amount of water-soluble iodine compounds. Experts believe that there is even more iodine in feijoa than in seafood. No other such fruit has yet been found.
Feijoa composition and medicinal properties of the berry
In addition to the iodine mentioned, feijoa contains:
- vitamin C;
- B vitamins;
- phosphorus;
- magnesium;
- copper;
- potassium;
- calcium;
- sodium;
- zinc;
- iron.
The fruit also contains pectin and fruit acids. The peel is rich in antioxidants and substances recommended for the prevention of cancer.
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. For colds, feijoa is used as a remedy, but the berry can also be used to prevent influenza and viral infections.
The use of feijoa for medicinal purposes
For the prevention and treatment of diseases, a mixture of feijoa berries and sugar in a 1: 1 ratio is prepared. The berries are washed, dried, grinded, covered with sugar and infused until the juice appears and the sugar is completely dissolved. The mixture is kept in the refrigerator and taken on a spoon before breakfast and dinner. Duration of admission is 2 weeks, then you need to take a break.
In case of thyroid diseases, it is recommended to eat up to a kilogram of fresh fruits per day for a month. They also prepare a drink from dried berries. They are placed in a thermos, poured with boiling water and insisted for a day. This drink should be drunk before meals, several times a day.
