We use a variety of fruits to provide you with the best nutrition possible.
Acai
It is a small fruit whose origin is in the Acai palm trees that grow in Brazil. Less than the size of a grape and dark in color, this fruit is already an old acquaintance of the natives who use it for its precious benefits.
- Antioxidant, Due to its antioxidant properties, it prevents cellular aging.
- Diuretic, It works as an excellent diuretic. That is why it becomes a perfect ally of slimming diets.
- Helps control cholesterol, It regulates bad cholesterol, so it can prevent cardiovascular diseases.
- Helps against constipation, Its high fiber content makes Acai an infallible remedy against constipation.
- Ally for weight loss, It helps to lose weight because it increases the feeling of satiety thanks to the fiber it contains. In addition, as it is depurative, it helps to eliminate fats and to deflate the body (especially if consumed on an empty stomach).
- Strengthens the immune system, Thanks to its ellagic acid content, a polyphenol that helps fight bacteria and virus infections.
Strawberry
Undoubtedly, strawberries are the queens of berries, rich and colorful, adored by children and nutritionally they are full of advantages.
They are low in fat and calories, high in fiber, vitamins, antioxidants, minerals and folic acid.
Banana
The plantain or banana is rich in nutrients that are super beneficial for health (and beauty), which is why it is considered a superfood. In addition to being delicious, this popular fruit is rich in potassium, which helps improve cardiovascular health and regulate blood sugar levels.
Grape
Grapes are a wonderful source of vitamins and therapeutic substances. A fruit of which there are many varieties, its use both fresh and in the form of wine makes it a highly appreciated fruit. It is a food with excellent beneficial properties for health.
Grapes, besides nourishing, have a beneficial effect on our organism due to the presence of non-nutritive but very healthy substances, such as:
- Resveratrol, It is a substance present mainly in the skin of black and red grapes, with antifungal action (prevents the growth of fungi) and especially antioxidant. Recent research has shown that it also has anticarcinogenic properties.
- Flavonoids (such as quercetin), anthocyanins (plant pigments absent in white and green grapes) and tannins, which act as powerful antioxidants, preventing the effects of aging as well as the oxidation of cholesterol and the formation of thrombi in the arteries.
Indeed, the great therapeutic value of grapes can be explained by their content of nutritive and non-nutritive substances:
- Excellent laxative, which helps to combat constipation, in addition to balancing the intestinal flora, due to its fiber content.
- It protects against cancer due to the presence of resveratrol.
- It reinforces our body's defenses due to its content in antioxidant substances (resveratrol, flavonoids, anthocyanins and tannins).
- It delays aging due to the presence of antioxidants.
- It is very depurative due to its high water and fiber content.
- It is a natural remedy in cases of fatigue, anemia, physical and mental stress due to the invigorating action of sugars and vitamins it contains.
- It prevents cardiovascular diseases due to the presence of flavonoids and resveratrol.
Tomato
The tomato is a fruit, of which we can find multiple varieties and at all seasons of the year, it allows a multitude of preparations. Thanks to its special composition, it is a perfect ally of our health.
- Tomatoes are rich in vitamins and minerals: this vegetable provides vitamin C, a powerful natural antioxidant, as well as vitamin A, K, iron and potassium.
-Tomatoes protect our eyesight: it contains vitamin A, which helps protect our eyes from degenerative diseases or night blindness. Vitamin A improves our vision.
-Tomato improves blood circulation: Another of the properties of tomato is that it contains iron, a very healthy mineral for the good condition of our blood, as well as vitamin K, which helps control blood coagulation. By helping to improve blood circulation, tomatoes protect our health against problems such as myocardial and cardiovascular infarction. At the end of the day, health is our most precious asset.
-Tomato takes care of your skin: as it has great antioxidant properties, it is a natural remedy against aging and a great ally for the care, not only of the appearance of our skin, but also of our hair and teeth. In fact, many cosmetics for beauty care contain tomato in their composition.
-Tomato prevents constipation: this is due to its fiber content that takes care of the intestinal transit and prevents the onset of diseases that have to do with the gastrointestinal organs.
Tomato is a natural diuretic: this is another of the beneficial properties for health that tomato has and that we must remark. Tomatoes contain potassium and low levels of sodium, which helps to avoid fluid retention and the elimination of toxins.
Avocado
The avocado is a fruit of great nutritional value and high caloric content, highlighting especially its high contribution in healthy fats, something unusual for a fruit.
- Carbohydrates. Its carbohydrate content is very low, barely 1 g/100 g, and the content decreases rapidly during ripening and storage, so it can be eaten (in moderation) by diabetics.
- Lipids or fats. It is a fruit with a high fat content, which accounts for almost a fifth of its weight, being its main component after its water content (about 70%). This is especially striking as it is a fruit, which rather resembles in this sense to a nut and olives. This fat is particularly rich in monounsaturated fatty acids (70%), such as oleic acid, which is characteristic of olive oil. This type of fat normalizes the elevated levels of cholesterol in plasma, reducing the level of LDL (bad) cholesterol and raising the level of HDL (good) cholesterol.
- Proteins. Its protein content, around 2%, is not very significant. However, it has an adequate proportion of amino acids.
Fiber. Its fiber content is not very high, about 3 grams per 100 grams of food, but it is higher than that of other fruits (orange), giving it a certain laxative effect and helping to regulate intestinal functions and control blood glucose levels.
- Vitamins. Avocado is rich in antioxidant vitamins, such as A, C and E, being vitamin C the main one. These vitamins intervene in the body's defense mechanisms, preventing tissue and skin aging, degenerative and cardiovascular diseases. In addition, avocado also provides vitamins of the B group, which collaborate in the proper functioning of the nervous system, such as B6 and folic acid, so its consumption is highly recommended during pregnancy.
- Minerals. Regarding its mineral content, it is important to highlight the presence of potassium, magnesium and phosphorus and smaller amounts of calcium, iron and copper, which are involved in important physiological processes.
Plum
The plum is a red-colored fruit with a fleshy texture and a wide range of nutritional properties. Some of the main nutrients provided by this fruit are:
- Rich in fiber. This is very important for the proper functioning of digestion and to avoid constipation.
It provides sorbitol, a compound with laxative properties.
High in minerals: potassium, calcium, iron and magnesium, which helps to improve anemia and low mood.
-Combats constipation. The first and best known of all is to combat constipation. Thanks to its dietary fiber and sorbitol it contains, this fruit helps to improve intestinal transit. In addition, the pectin, fructose and sulfur that it contains, make it an infallible natural remedy.
- Helps to lose weight. If we want to lose weight in a healthy and natural way, this fruit cannot be missing in our diet. It contains potassium, so we can lose weight by eliminating excess of fluids. It also provides few calories but maintains a high nutritional value.
- It helps digestion. It helps to have less heavy digestions.
- Helps to treat anemia. Plums contain an important amount of iron. If we consume them together with legumes its effect is even greater.
- It is an excellent anti-aging treatment. Thanks to its antioxidant properties, plums slow down aging. In addition, its vitamin E content, which fights free radicals, and the beta-carotene content of vitamin A and its beta-carotene helps prevent wrinkles.
Papaya
Papaya is one of the great allies of our skin, but not only. Let's discover the main benefits of papaya for our body.
1. Its papain and vitamin A content helps to eliminate dead skin cells as well as to break down inactive proteins. Being low in sodium, it is also perfect for retaining little water and thus promoting hydration.
2. It contains more carotenoids than other fruits such as apples or custard apples, which are important for maintaining the tan and even activating it once the first rays of sunlight appear.
3. Applied on the face, it combats conditions such as pimples or acne, providing a greater brightness and luminosity to the skin. It is also perfect for cracked heels.
4. It serves as a natural exfoliant as well as an anti-aging cream for the face.
6. Restores the acid-base balance of the body, papaya contains minerals such as calcium, magnesium, potassium and phosphorus, which help restore the acid-base balance of the body.
7. Improves constipation, papaya has two grams of fiber per 100 grams of food that provides papaya.
8. Helps the digestion of dietary proteins, papayas contain papain, an enzyme that helps the digestion of dietary proteins.
