My Greatest Achievement Is A Tree
Listening to a group of people talking about their success and what their greatest achievements are.
Listening to a group of people talking about their success and what their greatest achievements are. They mentioned their house, car, job, investments, children, and several other things they owned.
I wondered about mine. Everything they mentioned will have no value after they are dead. The material things they value can be replaced immediately.
I scanned through my life and came up with a tree.
“A tree!” my other self asked. “Are you crazy?”
“Yes,” the joy in me said.
I planted a tree that grew and is feeding birds, rats, ants, humans, and any other species that are hungry. It also provides shade from the sun as many people would relax under it while enjoying the cool breeze it shares. Fruit trees increase your property value too.
It’s a Sweep Sop Tree. A.k.a Sugar Apple in other parts of our world.
According to:https://globalfoodbook.com/benefits-of-sugar-apple-fruit
Here are: 24 MIND-BLOWING REASONS YOU NEED SUGAR APPLE (SWEETSOP)
Nutritional Values of Sugar apple
Sugar apple is an excellent source of essential minerals and vitamins which are needed for the healthy functioning of our bodies and these include; carbohydrates, dietary fiber, protein, thiamine (B1), zinc, riboflavin (B2), potassium, niacin (B3), phosphorus, pantothenic acid (B5), manganese, calcium, vitamin B6, folate (B9), vitamin C, iron and magnesium.
1. Ideal for pregnant women: Sweetsop contains a high amount of folate (folic acid), which is a super vital vitamin for pregnant women.
2. Promotes Healthy heart: Sugar apple is an excellent source of vitamin B6 which is essential for preventing the accumulation of homocysteine in the blood. Studies reveal that retaining a high amount of amino acid in the blood has a higher chance of causing stroke and coronary heart disease. The high amount of magnesium in sweetsop helps to disentangle the muscles of the heart thereby reducing the risk of heart attack and stroke.
3. Dermatological Benefits Sugar apple is a rich source of essential nutrients and vitamins such as vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin B, and antioxidants which are vital for maintaining healthy and youthful-looking skin. Regular intake of sugar apple is equally effective towards delaying aging, preventing sunburn, and promoting the rejuvenation of the skin cells.
4. Prevents Asthma Sweetsop is an excellent source of vitamin C and antioxidants thus helping to minimize the risk of asthma attacks. Individuals suffering from asthma are highly recommended to include more sweetsops in their diets.
5. Regulates Sugar Level: Sugar apple contains a high amount of dietary fiber which have be found effective in minimizing the onset of type-2 diabetes. The fruit also reduces the absorption of sugar in the body.
6. Controls the Blood Pressure Level: The presence of potassium in sweetsop makes this fruit effective for regulating the blood pressure level.
7. Energy Booster: Sweetsop is an excellent source of thiamin which helps to convert sugar into energy. In a nutshell, sweetsop is an energy powerhouse and thus an important fruit for fighting fatigue, tiredness, and weakness of the body.
8. Promotes Healthy Bones: Sugar apple contains a high amount of calcium and magnesium which are essential for promoting healthy bones, maintaining strong bones as well as increasing bone density.
9. Controls the Cholesterol Level: Sugar apple is an excellent source of niacin which is essential for controlling the body’s cholesterol level.
10. Anti-cancer Properties: Sweetsop fruit contains alkaloids and acetogenin that are effective for preventing the growth of tumor cells and reducing the risk of cancer. The bark contains tannins and astringents that have been proven effective for treating and inhibiting tumor cells and cancer.
11. Treatment of Toothache: Sweetsop rinds have been proven effective against toothache. Grind the rinds, mix with water, and then apply to the affected tooth to ease the pain.
12. Prevents Anemia: Sweetsop is an excellent source of iron which is essential for preventing and treating anemia.
13. Promotes Healthy Eyesight: Sugar apple is a rich source of vitamin C and riboflavin which helps to prevent certain eye problems such as macular degeneration, poor vision, and night blindness as well as maintains good vision.
14. Promotes Digestion: Sweetsop helps the digestive systems to easily digest food due to its high constituent of dietary fiber. The fruit also helps to get rid of unwanted toxins from the intestines thereby aiding easy bowel movement. It also helps to reduce the risk of constipation, gastritis, heartburn, ulcer, and stomach pain.
15. Treatment of Infections: Sweetsop can be used for treating skin infections and diseases such as psoriasis, boils, eczema, and abscesses due to its constituent of vitamin C. Leaves decoction of sweetsop can also be used to treat individuals suffering from infections such as cold, fever and dysentery.
16. Detoxifying Properties: Sugar apple is packed with antioxidants and soluble fiber which makes the fruit a perfect laxative. Studies reveal that regular intake of sugar apple is essential for eradicating unwanted toxins from the body thereby making the body remain healthier and stronger.
17. Eradicates Lice: Unripe sweetsop powder can be mixed with coconut oil or water to form a paste that can be applied to the scalp to eradicate lice.
18. Ideal Treatment for the Hair: Sweetsop seeds oil can be applied to the hair to keep it moisturized and thereby making it shiny and lustrous. Sweetsop also prevents scalp inflammation, and hair loss, stimulates the follicles for hair growth, prevents dandruff, prevents premature hair graying, prevents flaky scalp as well as nourishes the hair. This is due to the high amount of vitamin C, copper, and iron present in this fruit.
19. Ideal for Menstruating Women: Sweetsop leaves can be decocted and taken by menstruating women to boost blood flow. The essential minerals and nutrients such as iron, copper, etc present in the fruit are equally essential for menstruating women in order to replenish lost minerals and nutrients to their bodies.
20. Healing of Wounds: Sweetsop leaves can be squeezed and applied to wounds to aid healing and to prevent germs and worms from infecting the wound. The juice of an unripe sweetsop can be applied to the skin to treat insect bites and stings.
21. Culinary Purposes: Sugar apple is a very sweet fruit that can be eaten fresh or used for preparing other dishes such as beverages, ice cream, custard apple powder, drinks, confectionery, and dessert.
22. Healthy Weight Gain: Sweetsop is a fruit that is packed with healthy calories and its sugary content helps to boost the body’s metabolic process thereby increasing one’s appetite. In a nutshell, individuals aiming to add healthy weight can eat more sweetsop.
23. Prevents Asthma Attack: Sweetsop is an excellent source of vitamin B6 thus essential for preventing asthma attacks and minimizing bronchial inflammation.
24. Other Uses of Sweetsop: Squeezed sugar apple leaves can be inhaled to prevent dizziness and whirling sensations. A decoction of sweetsop leaves can be used for relieving rheumatic pains.
I have given something lasting and healthy to our world. The nutritional value in Sweet Sop will improve lives and make healthier and better human beings. Nothing I have done or owned comes close. This is my idea of success and my Sweet Sop Tree is my greatest achievement!
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