Health benefits of eating Katunkuma Katunkuma is eaten by most tribes in Uganda despite the fact that its bitterness drives away many would be consumers. Today, it is popular especially for its medicinal value. Katunkuma has a high nutritional value that makes it an immune system booster even for children and the elderly who are prone to diseases It also normalises blood pressure. It has a cleansing/purifying effect on blood and also helps with the functioning of the kidneys. This bitter fruit has chemicals that deal with the cholesterol in the blood, preventing it from piling in your blood vessels which could result in high blood pressure, strokes, or diabetes. Experts recommend that katunkuma is better eaten when raw because this is when it has a high nutritional value unlike when it is cooked.
Posted on: Thu, 20 Mar 2014 07:09:36 +0000
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