Discover the benefits, nutrients and vitamins of atemoya, pitaya, mangosteen and physalis and a special recipe.
Everyone already knows the advantages of including fruit in your daily diet. They contain vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that protect and promote health and well-being.
In Brazil we have immense diversity, with good options for all tastes. From the most traditional, such as orange, papaya, strawberry, mango, banana, avocado, cherry, peach, persimmon, kiwi, mandarin and many others, to the more exotic and lesser-known ones.
Nutritionist Lívia Lima, from the Hortifruti Natural da Terra chain, has been selected four different fruits and little known, but which, in addition to being tasty, offer numerous health benefits. Lívia shows the benefits of Mangostin, Physalis, Pitaya and Atemoia. And she suggests a very practical dessert for everyday life.
Mangosteen
The original fruit of Indonesiait has a white, sweet and juicy pulp, and is rich in antioxidants, vitamin C and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a source of protein, fiber, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, copper and manganese. As well as being rich in vitamins C, B6 and B12.
Physalis
Of Latin American origin, the Physalis comes from the Amazon and the Andes. It is currently also cultivated in Europe and Asia. It has a slightly acidic and sweet taste. Help reduce cholesterol, control blood sugar levels and maintain healthy vision. It is rich in vitamin C, vitamin A, fibre, minerals and antioxidant compounds, with anti-inflammatory, satiating, antioxidant, hypoglycemic, hypocholesterolemic and laxative properties.
Pitaya
It is a fruit typical of regions with a warm climate and has its origins in Mexico. Also known as Dragon Fruit, it has a delicate and slightly sweet flavor. It is rich in fiber and aids digestion. Pitaya is rich in polyphenols, flavonoids, betacyanins and vitamin C, which act as anti-inflammatory and antioxidants, preventing damage caused by free radicals to cells and, consequently, the development of chronic diseases, such as cancer, diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis. It is a source of vitamin C, calcium, magnesium and phosphorus, as well as iron, an essential mineral for transporting oxygen throughout the body, preventing and improving anemia.
Atemoia
Native to the tropical region of Peru, Ecuador and Colombia, it is a hybrid fruit, derived from the crossing of Cherimóia (Annona cherimola, Mulino) with Fruta-Pinha or Fruta-do-Conde. With a sweet and very aromatic flavour, it is excellent source of fibre, vitamins A and C, potassium and magnesium. Being a fruit with an excellent fiber content, it helps reduce the absorption of fats at the intestinal level, thus reducing the levels of “bad” cholesterol, LDL, in the blood, and preventing the onset of cardiovascular diseases, such as heart disease. . attack, atherosclerosis and angina, as well as preventing insulin resistance and diabetes.
Pitaya mousse recipe
ingredients
- 2 Pitaya
- 1 can of condensed milk
- 1 can of cream
- ½ cup lemon juice
- 1 sachet of colorless gelatin
Way of doing
- Peel the Pitayas and cut them into small pieces;
- Blend in the blender and combine the blended Pitaya with the condensed milk;
- Add the cream and lemon juice until you obtain a homogeneous mixture;
- Dissolve the gelatine in hot water and add it to the blender mixture;
- Beat again until well mixed;
- Pour the mixture into individual bowls and place in the refrigerator for 2 hours. Serve cold.
Source: Terra
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