The West African fruit has been tested to see if it restores cancer patients’ appetites. Chemotherapy dulls the taste buds and leaves foods tasting metallic and bland. The fruit contains a natural protein, miraculin, that has sugar molecules that bind to the tongue. Others are incorporating it into their daily diets for those not-so-good tasting foods.
Further research is being conducted to test whether it can benefit patients with diabetes and obesity.
Reprinted from http://jmueats.wordpress.com
eHow just published a story on how to lose weight with the miracle fruit.
"If your stomach turns at the idea of healthy eating to lose weight, Miracle Fruit(Synsepalum dulcificum)might be your key to weight loss success. This fruit, also known as the Amazing Berry, has been found to target and temporarily block taste receptors to create a sweet tasting sensation without adding calories or unnatural chemicals. Learn how to trick your taste buds and get thin."
Posted March 26th, 2009 by Armen Hareyan
