Benefits of cupuaçu for your diet 🆙

Originating from the Amazon, cupuaçu is a fruit that has gained fame for bringing benefits not only for health, but also aesthetics. With a bittersweet flavor, the fruit is composed of a hard shell, but its interior is soft and very tasty.

In some regions of the country, cupuaçu is known as “pharmacy in a fruit”, as it contains unique polyphenols, phyto-nutrients and various antioxidants, such as Vitamin A and C, essential fatty acids, amino acids, phosphorus, fiber, in addition to vitamins B1, B2 and B3.

Here are some good reasons to introduce cupuaçu into your diet:

For those who want to lose weight, cupuaçu is a great ally, as it helps to burn body fat, in addition to being rich in fiber, which prevents hunger at all hours.
It helps to firm the skin and prevent dryness, as it is rich in vitamin C, important for collagen formation.
The vitamins that the fruit contains help in the proper functioning of the intestine.
It is considered a good pre-workout food option, as it guarantees more energy and fights fatigue.
Because it is a powerful antioxidant, it prevents premature aging.
The fruit is rich in fatty acids, which contributes to lowering cholesterol, as well as improving mood and memory.
Helps fight free radicals, the main responsible for various types of cancer.
Phyto-nutrient polyphenols are not present in any other fruit, this compound helps in the treatment of breathing difficulties.
Protects the cardiovascular system, preventing heart disease.
The leaves have a calming action.
Aid in controlling blood pressure.
It strengthens the immune system and stimulates the body's defense.

Check out some recipes to include it in your diet:

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Functional cupuaçu cream

Ingredients:

4 cupuaçu pulps
1/2 cup (tea) of softened green banana biomass
1/2 cup coconut milk
1/2 cup coconut or brown sugar

Preparation:

Blend everything in a blender and serve.

Acai cream with cupuaçu

Ingredients:

1 acai pulp
1 cupuaçu pulp
1 banana
3 tablespoons coconut or brown sugar

Preparation:

Blend everything in a blender and serve.

cupuaçu mousse

Ingredients:

One and a half cans of condensed milk
A box and a half of whey-free cream
500g of cupuaçu pulp.
10g colorless, unflavored gelatin
5 tablespoons of warm water

Preparation:

Beat the condensed milk, the cream and the cupuaçu in the blender. Dissolve the gelatin in 5 tablespoons of warm water and add to the other ingredients. Pour the cream into individual bowls or molds and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.