Description
Lucuma is a native South American fruit from the Pouteria lucuma tree that’s unique in bringing sweetness while full of healthy antioxidants and minerals.
Today, the fruit is commonly powdered and used as a healthier sweetener than sugar since it contains half the carbs and less sugar but more sweetness than table sugar.One tablespoon of lucuma powder contains 75% less sugar than table sugar. (It scores 5 on the glycemic index)
Having lucuma as part of your diet is an excellent addition to preventing blood sugar and blood pressure problems. Lucuma contains various compounds that potentially inhibit hypertension. The fruit reduces the risk of type II diabetes and normalizes blood sugar levels with lower sugar content. Other antioxidants present in the fruit help maintain heart health, preventing cardiac diseases.
Based on research, lucuma is rich in polyphenols, carotenoids, and antioxidants known to help prevent inflammations and cancer formation. A healthy amount of these antioxidants are practical additions to lower cancer risks brought about by lifestyle and environmental factors.
Lucuma has an excellent antioxidant variety that can provide specific polyphenols and carotenoids for your nutritional needs when it’s part of a diet. With vitamin C in the fruit, lucuma strengthens the immune system for more robust protection against diseases. The carotenoids also promote good eye health.
Lastly, lucuma is rich in soluble and insoluble fiber, vital in improving digestion and gut health support. Your gut bacteria convert the soluble fibers to produce short-chain fatty acids, which protect the digestive system from inflammation and diseases like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Crohn’s disease, and ulcerative colitis.
● Naturally sweet, the perfect ingredient for cakes, bakes and ice cream
● Source of iron to reduce fatigue
● Contains potassium to maintain blood pressure
● Rich in fibre
● Organic, gluten-free, kosher and vegan
Best Before: 31/05/2023
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