The carob is a Peruvian superfood and is the fruit of its tree, the carob. In Peru this tree is known as huarango and it is a highly appreciated species on the north coast. its nutritional properties that strengthen the immune system, especially in this time of...
The soursop or soursop is a tropical fruit of the Annona muricata tree , very similar in appearance to that of the custard apple, since it is also green, sharp in appearance and its pulp is white and sweet, with inedible seeds distributed inside....
Chia is rich in carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, fiber, and since pre-Hispanic times it was considered a food rich in nutrients, which provided a feeling of satiety and a lot of energy to those who consumed it. The most outstanding benefits of this seed is the Omega...
The aguaje is the fruit of a palm tree that grows in flooded areas called aguajal, and stands out for having a high content of vitamin A (beta-carotene), even higher than carrots and spinach. Therefore, it promotes eye health and helps maintain healthy skin. This...
Amaranth is a fast-growing amaranth plant, with leaves, stems and flowers in purple, red and gold tones that grows in the high regions of Ecuador, Bolivia, Peru and Argentina. It was cultivated by the Aztecs and in other tropical climates, and now this superfood is...
Turmeric is a deep yellow spice that is used in cooking to flavor some dishes and has different properties and health benefits. Compounds in turmeric, called curcuminoids (curcumin, demethoxycurcumin, and bisdemethoxycurcumin), give this...
The ginger is a medicinal plant, an anti - inflammatory natural that helps fight diseases respiratory, osteoarthritis, diabetes and digestive problems and also used for weight los
The lúcuma have been recognized globally to enter the superfood category. Among the properties of this fruit used by the Incas is vitamin B3 or Niacin that helps us reduce cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood; it also contains...
Its appeal goes beyond its striking color. The grains of this superfood have great nutritional qualities for the body. Here are some of them. Helps prevent oncological diseases. Thanks to its high antioxidant power - caused by anthocyanins -...
The kañiwa or Andean cañihua makes its way, and with great force, among the list of super foods that are well worth discovering and introducing in our pantry. Specifically, it is a pseudocereal , that...
Quinoa is a grain of high nutritional value , since it provides proteins, unsaturated fatty acids and minerals . Due to its fiber content, higher than 6% of the weight of the grain, it favors intestinal transit , stimulates the development of beneficial bacteria...
The camu camu is at the highest in the world of superfoods. It is a fruit that is grown in the Peruvian Amazon, very rich in phytochemicals and with great health properties . It has more vitamin C than any other...
Pure cocoa is considered a "superfood" because it contains more than 50 nutrients and bioactive components such as polyphenols, which have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that protect us and provide health benefits, especially cardiovascular...
Maca has been cultivated for over 2,000 years and is now one of the most famous Andean products recognized worldwide as an incredible superfood. Peru has the best maca roots, which are known as the Inca fountain of youth. The benefits of Maca have been...