Palm Wine: The benefits of this drink will amaze you
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- 12 Aug 2022
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There is nothing that is as beneficial to our health than the various gifts of nature. Unarguably, palm wine is one of them.
Palm wine is a sweet, tasty drink that is gotten from the sap of various species of palm tree such as the Palmyra, date palms, and coconut palms.
It is one of the most popular drink in the world. As a matter of fact, it can be said to be the most popular; as almost anyone who has lived in West Africa, Central Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, and South America can tell you something about it. Especially the sweetness.
However, what is believed to be unknown by many is the amazing health benefits of this heavenly drink.
Palm wine is exceptionally good for our health. Its health benefits cannot be overemphasized.
Here are some of the amazing health benefits of palm wine.
1. Palm wine has the ability to fight against cancer
Although this might sound unbelievable, it is true. Palm wine contains riboflavin, which is also known as Vitamin B2.
Riboflavin is an antioxidant which helps in the fight against some cancer-causing agents called free radicals. A moderate consumption of fresh palm wine is enough to bless the body with the right amount of Vitamin B2.
2. Palm wine increases eyesight
Palm wine contains the antioxidant, Vitamin C. And Vitamin C, on the other hand, helps in maintaining good eye health.
Additionally, it contains Vitamin B1 (thiamine), which also helps in improving our vision.
This is why it is still argued till date that our grandparents in the village have better eyesight than us because palm wine is their beverage.
3. Palm wine helps in maintaining a healthier skin, hair, and nail
Palm wine is a proud carrier of Iron and vitamin B complex. And iron and vitamin B are needed for a healthy skin, hair, and nail.
Also Iron is very very useful for the development, growth, and functioning of some cells in our body. This is why palm wine is helpful in promoting wound healing. Because it repairs the tissues and promotes the growth of healthy cells. Read More...
