The Health Benefits of Zobo Drink You Never knew

Shuaibu Aisha Yahaya
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Some of you who love traditional drinks will be familiar with what we call zobo drink. You can find it anywhere in Nigeria. You can make zobo drink yourself if you have any special flavor you want to add to it or if you want it sugar-free. Some consumers drink it because it is tasty and refreshing, thinking that there is more to it than the taste which makes it special. There are other health benefits attached to it.

The health benefits of zobo drink are as follows:

1) lost of appetite:   lost of appetite is related to digestive system, zobo drink has nutrients like iron, carotene, niacin etc needed to fight bacteria in digestive system get back to normal and you will retain your appetite.

2) cancer prevention:  zobo drink can prevent cancer as it is rich with anti-oxidant essences. And consuming any drink that has anti-oxidant can strengthen the immune system in fighting free radical. The third benefits will surprise you

3) kidney disease: people with kidney disease are advised to drink zobo as it contains high percentage of organic acid. But it is advisable for those with kidney problem not to add sugar to it and allow its natural essences to work.

4) fever, cold and infection: vitamin C in zobo drink is highly effective for curing as well as preventing fever, cold and infection especially when the zobo leaf is soaked and not boil.