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Talk Fruit to Me - Sweetsop

March 29, 2026 • Dr. Shelly Ann • Season 4 • Episode 8

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When we think about superfoods, we often look outward—toward imported powders and trending ingredients. But what if some of the most valuable foods for our health are already part of our local environment?

In this episode, we explore sweetsop, a naturally sweet, nutrient-rich tropical fruit known scientifically as Annona squamosa.

We break down the science behind its nutritional value, explore how it may support, heart health, and immunity, and discuss important considerations such as sugar content and proper consumption.

***You can find the full list of researched references and further readings below.

Main Discussion Points

What sweetsop is and its nutritional profile
Scientific health benefits
Side effects and cautions
How to add it to your diet

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References and Further Readings

1. Gautam, D.K.; Vishvajeet, S.; Sachin, K.S.; Tiwari, P.; Prabakaran, S.; Verma, S.; Tripathy, S.; Luthra, S.; Chawla, R. Custard apple (Annona squamosa L.): Exploring its health benefits and medicinal properties. Eur. J. Nutr. Food Saf. 2024, 16, 129–140.

2. Kaur, Jaswinder & Mittal, Amit & Singh, Saurabh & Baghel, Dileep. (2018). A Comprehensive Review on custard apple (Annona squamosa). 5. 1058-1070.

3. Qi, N., Gong, X., Luo, Y., Zhang, C., Chen, J., & Chen, T. (2025). A Review of Nutrition, Bioactivities, and Health Benefits of Custard Apple (Annona squamosa): From Phytochemicals to Potential Application. Foods, 14(19), 3413.

4. Neha, T.; Amit, K.D. Beneficial aspects of custard apple (Annona squamosa): A perspective review. Int. J. Res. Appl. Sci. Eng. Technol. 2022, 10, 1108–1115.

5. Safira A, Widayani P, An-Najaaty D, Rani CAM, Septiani M, Putra YAS, et al. A Review of an Important Plants: Annona squamosa Leaf. Pharmacogn J. 2022;14(2): 456-463.

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