Top 5 Amazonian fruits
The Amazonia is characterized by lush vegetation that includes a large number of indigenous fruits with large beneficial health properties. Then, we'll show what are the 5 best Amazonian fruits and what benefits they bring to your health.
Passion fruit
The passion fruit is an Amazonian fruit that grows on vines and has great nutritional and health benefits. The passion fruit leaves are used to create a tea to calm the nerves. It has large amounts of potassium, iron, calcium, fiber and carbohydrates. In addition, this plant is the basis of many culinary preparations such as ice cream, jams and fruit drinks.
Acai
The acai palm berries grow in clusters on the upper branches of the tree and have a lot of antioxidants. This Amazonian fruit contains a variety of properties among which include increased energy, skin rejuvenation and also provides a feeling of fullness due to its large amount of fiber, so it is ideal for diets . Consuming acai berries will help lower cholesterol so avoid cardiovascular disease.
Camu-camu
The camu-camu is an Amazonian fruit that grows on orange shrubs whose leaves are feathery. This fruit ripens when the water level of the Amazon river is at its highest point. It has a high content of vitamin C which makes it ideal to prevent colds and gum problems like scurvy.
Bacaba
The bacaba also called turu, is dark red or purple and grows on tall trees over 20 meters tall. This Amazonian fruit is perfect for treating problems of diarrhea, nausea and to treat malaria, a disease typical of that area.
Strawberry Guava
This Amazonian plant also known as Peruvian guava can exceed 20 meters high, has bright green leaves and its flowers are white. The fruit is dark red and has a similar but slightly strawberry milder flavor. In addition to its antioxidant properties, strawberry guava is used for a variety of culinary preparations especially ice cream, jams and liqueurs.
You see, there are endless Amazonian fruits to taste with various properties. Tell us Do you usually eat any of them? Do you know any other Amazonian fruit to recommend?
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