Health Benefits of Lucuma Powder

Lucuma powder is derived from the subtropical fruit native to Peru, Chile and Ecuador. Traditionally known as the “Gold of the Incas” due to its’ anti-inflammatory, antifungal, antibiotic and skin boosting attributes, lucuma is not well known outside South America, but is gaining worldwide popularity as a natural gluten-free sugar substitute.

Here are 6 reasons why you should be incorporating Lucuma into your diet:

1. Healing: Research from the State University of New Jersey shows that lucuma promotes wound healing, tissue regeneration and induces cell migration.
2. High mineral content: lucuma supplies 14 essential trace elements including high levels of potassium, sodium, calcium, magnesium and phosphorus.
3. High levels of beta-carotene: essential for eye health & skin elasticity.
4. Niacin or B3 essential for energy production.
5. Iron: a critical factor in oxygen transport.
6. Fiber: lucuma is high in fiber that helps to clear the colon of waste.

How to use:

The easiest way to include this superfood into your diet is to start with a 1Tbsp of powder into a smoothie or use it to make vegan ice cream.