The benefits of loquat, also known as Parsnip and Japanese plum, are to strengthen the immune system because this fruit has many antioxidants and improve the circulatory system. Other benefits of loquat can be:
- Combat the retention of liquids, since they are diuretic and rich in water;
- Helping to lose weight by having fewer calories and being rich in fiber helps to control appetite;
- Fight cholesterol;
- Decrease constipation due to high fiber content;
- Protect the mucous membranes of the stomach and intestine;
- Help fight respiratory diseases because it has antioxidants that help in the body's anti-inflammatory response.
Tomatoes can be consumed in the form of fresh fruit, fruit juice or in the manufacture of food, such as pies, cakes and agar gel agar. The loquat season is from March to September, with the state of São Paulo being one of the largest national producers.
Nutritious nutritional information
The nutritional information of the loquat shows that this fruit is low in calories, since 100 g of loquat is only 45 calories. In addition, loquats are rich in water and fibers that improve intestinal transit.
| Components | Amount per 100 g of loquat |
| Energy | 45 calories |
| Water | 85.5 g |
| Proteins | 0.4 g |
| Fats | 0.4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 10.2 g |
| Fibers | 2.1 g |
| Vitamin A | 27 mcg |
| Potassium | 250 mg |
Vitamin medlar recipe with granola
The recipes with loquat are varied. Following is an example of vitamin recipe from loquat with oats and granola, which is a great option for breakfast.
Ingredients:
- 4 middle seedlings without seed and cut in half
- 1 cups ice cold milk
- 1 tablespoon of sugar
- 4 tablespoons oat flakes
- half a cup of granola
Method of preparation:
Place the pulp of the medlars in the blender jar and add the milk, sugar and oatmeal. Beat for 1 minute or until a homogeneous mixture is obtained. Dump into the cups and take the next.
