Our body is a machine that needs fuel to carry out its activities. This similarity to a tool reflects that we must feed ourselves properly and obtain large amounts of energy.
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On this occasion, we present to you the lúcuma, a fruit that is considered the 'gold of the Incas', as it formed and was an essential part of the diet of this civilization that reigned in Peru between the 15th and 16th centuries.
Benefits of eating lúcuma
This natural ingredient has elements that are not found in other products. To begin with, we will mention vitamin B13, which cannot even be found in meat, which generates well-being and optimizes the functioning of cells, according to the specialized portal 'Vegalia'.
Another point in its favor is its excellent contributions of iron, which is an agent that increases hemoglobin in the body and prevents anemia. Likewise, this mineral repairs muscle tissues by supplying them with oxygen.
To top it off, various scientific studies have determined that only 20 grams of powdered lúcuma is equivalent to one egg, which gives us an idea of its importance for consumption.