Zobo is a local drink that is consumed in almost every part of the country and many people love this amazing drink because of its delicious taste. But Zobo has numerous health benefits which many people don’t know about. So below are 5 health benefits of drinking zobo....CONTINUE READING
Here are some of the nutritional values of zobo;
Vitamin C.
Calcium.
Iron.
Phosphorous.
Niacin.
Riboflavin.
Fibre.
Fat.
Thiamine.
Carotene, etc.
1. Prevent heart diseases.
Drinking zobo is very important to the heart because it contains some amount of cholesterol which is a term good cholesterol and is also known as high-density lipoprotein. This cholesterol helps prevent the formation of atherosclerosis( a medical condition characterised by narrowing or hardening of the blood vessels due to fat droplets within the wall of the blood vessels. People who are suffering from atherosclerosis tend to develop some cardiovascular diseases like heart attack, myocardial infarction and stroke.
2. Relieve Menstrual Pain.
Women who are menstruating should drink zobo because it helps relieve them from menstrual pain and cramps and it helps to regulate the hormonal balance and reduce mood swings.
3. Good For people with kidney problems.
People with kidney problems are advised to drink more zobo because zobo contains 15-30% of organic acid like tartaric, citric and maleic acids. These acids assist the kidneys in the filtration process of both oxalic and uric acids which can easily lead to kidney stones.
4. It prevents constipation and haemorrhoids.
Drinking zobo is very beneficial to the digestive system because it contains dietary fibres. This fibre helps prevent constipation by absorbing a larger amount of water from the intestine and this helps prevent the hardening of faeces. Excessive straining due to constipation can lead to haemorrhoids.
5. It promotes healthy bone.
Due to the presence of calcium and magnesium found in zobo, it helps to promote healthy bone formation and prevent osteoporosis.
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