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Here’s how you can create your own Durian Smoothie under 5 minutes to curb the Durian craze

2016-07-26 , 12:09 pm

If you live in the region of Southeast Asia, you would have eaten, wanted to puke or at least, come across the king of fruits – the durian. The spiky, unique flavour and smelling tropical fruit is either loved and hated by people. Recently, Singapore’s durian season reached the island and many durian lovers have been indulging in the creamy sweet or bitter flesh of the spiky fruit.

Recently, Singapore’s durian season reached the island and many durian lovers have been indulging in the creamy sweet or bitter flesh of the spiky fruit.

Though heaty, many people have still been including the flavour in different food items due to their love for the durian. To counteract the heat here’s an easy iced durian smoothie you can make in your own kitchen with everyday items to cool you off.

Things you will need:

Half a cup of durian flesh
Half a cup of water
3 soup spoons of evaporated milk
Half a cup of ice
A blender

Add all ingredients into the blender and blend for 30 seconds and pour it into a glass before relaxing with your icy beverage. There you go, drink in hand within 2 minutes at most!

If you like to go creative, simply add toppings of your own or adding extra ingredients like lemon, ginger, avocado or chocolate.

Extra bonus because durians are actually considered healthy! With a number of health benefits that comes along with the soft creamy-licious flesh, here’s why you should convince your non-durian friend to become a durian lover.

Help to increase immunity & maintain blood pressure

Durian contains tons of Vitamin C which help to keep our immune system strong and protected from virus and diseases. Potassium in the fruit helps to regulate the heart and ensure smooth blood flows throughout the body.

Keep bones strong

Potassium and calcium can be found in durian which is necessary for keeping our bones strong and prevents calcium from dissolving. When consumed, the potassium is absorbed into our bones, protecting us from bone related disorders.

Improve sleep and prevent depression

The fruit contains an acid known as Tryptophan which helps people to sleep better. It is also known to reduce stress, anxiety, and depression while lifting moods and calming the brain.

Weight Loss

Yes, durian seems fatty but did you know that they are actually healthy fats and has no cholesterol? Proven to help in weight loss, the fiber in durians gives off energy which will make you energetic and actively ready to start the day. Though a warning is mentioned to eat in moderation as consuming too much would lead to a reverse result.

Increase fertility

For those that are trying to have children, consuming durians will help you in conceiving! Women who are having a hard time in getting pregnant usually have low estrogen levels. Studies have shown that durians have a high level of hormones which would be helpful.

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