soursop

How to make a soursop smoothie

Ingredients

1 soursop

1 cup fresh coconut

½ cup pineapple, roughly chopped

1 cup spinach leaves

1 tsp fresh ginger, peeled

½ cup coconut milk

½ cup ice

Method

Peel the soursop with a paring knife or simply peel off with your fingers. Cut it in half and chop off the stem. Place the pulp into a bowl and break the flesh into small bits, then remove all seeds and discard.

Add the soursop, coconut, pineapple, spinach leaves, ginger, coconut milk and ice to a blender. Pulse until everything is nicely combined.

Pour the smoothie into a tall glass and serve immediately.

Fast facts

Soursop leaf can be used to make a refreshing tea.

The seeds are poisonous and should always be avoided.

The name soursop derives from the Dutch word "zuurzak," which means "sour sack."

Nutrition

Soursop is revered for its nutritional properties, including Vitamin C, iron, fiber, and calcium. It is high in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals while being low in calories.

The leaves, stems, and fruit of the soursop are used medicinally with studies showing various health benefits.

A product that derives from soursop is Graviola (A. muricata). Although there has been a lot of hype previously about its potential to treat cancer, there is still a lack of reliable medical evidence to back up any claims [source].

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