AFRICAN STAR FRUIT / ALASA AIDS IN DIGESTION-SOME GHANAIANS
In recent times, a unique fruit known as the African star fruit has been gaining significant attention in global markets. The African star fruit is a popular fruit in Ghana known as ‘Alasa’. With its distinctive taste and health benefits, it is becoming a favorite among fruit lovers and health conscious consumers around the world.
It is known as a seasonal fruit.
Due to its benefits and taste, Lucky tv took the chance to talk with some Ghanaians regarding their experience and views.
In an interview with some Ghanaian consumers, they emphasized on its mixed taste feelings. They said it’s enjoyed for it sourness and sweetness.
Others spoke about how it’s beneficial to their health. Apart from its distinct taste, Alasa is also beneficial to one’s health. It prevents constipation, boosting of immune system, helps in digestion, heart problems and gaining of vitamin c.
Mr. Joshua Nyame, a nutrition officer disclosed in an interview with Lucky Tv that, Alasa contains dietary fiber which enables food to pass through the veins.
The African Star fruit popularly known as ‘Alasa’ by Ghanaians also controls the passage of sugar into the blood he said.
He further advised Ghanaians to take in more of the Alasa because it contains nutrient and it’s beneficial to an individual’s health.
