On the other hand,
lucuma also possess gallic acid, which stimulates the creation of new blood vessels, helps regulate blood pressure, and it is instrumental for cardiovascular function.
Not exact matches
I just made this using your suggestion of corn flour + plain and it worked a treat, as did the coconut choc shot (I
also swapped the sugar for a teaspoon of
lucuma).
;)
Also, you've totally given me the push to experiment with
lucuma.
I
also did a review for Sprout Living and loved the chocolate maca and vanilla
lucuma!!!
The brand
also uses organic coconut sugar and organic
lucuma powder as its two preferred natural sweeteners due to their low GI scores yet sweet and subtle caramel taste.
We
also add a dash of
lucuma powder to give a subtle caramel flavour.
You can
also play with flavors by including vanilla powder, maca powder, or
lucuma, another superfood that I've been experimenting with lately.
In addition to satisfying your sweet tooth,
lucuma is
also gluten - free and a great source of antioxidants, dietary fiber, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals necessary for healthy physiological functions and boosting the immune system.
Apart from my powdered organic greens, I
also like to add other superfoods such as Maca and Ashwaganda (adaptogenic herbs for hormonal balance and energy),
Lucuma, Acai and Raw Cacao (for sweetness and antioxidants),, E3 live (for added minerals, vitamins and chlorophyll) and of course, as mentioned above, Chia seeds and Flax seeds.
Lucuma powder is
also from South America, and has anti-inflammatory benefits that help with skin aging and healing.
Other herbs that lower blood sugar are yacon and
lucuma, whereas bilberry and saffron
also contribute to stabilize blood pressure.
I didn't want to turn this baking session into a binge session, so I swapped Chocolate for Raw Cacao powder, I
also added a blend of Maca Powder,
Lucuma Powder & Hemp Protein to give my cookies a nutritious boost.
Consult with a health professional about
lucuma use if
also regularly taking antihypertensive medications or other herbal supplements, because
lucuma could potentially interact with their use.
Because of its sweet taste — closely resembling caramel —
Lucuma is often used as a flavoring, but it's
also a scientifically studied anti-inflammatory and a good source of both iron and carotene, a rejuvenating antioxidant.
Herbs that are consumed as alternative sweeteners are stevia and
lucuma, whereas cinnamon and goldenberry
also contribute to reduce blood sugar levels, thus helping manage hyperglycemia and diabetes.
The
lucuma is a subtropical fruit native to the Andean valleys and produced in Peru and Ecuador; popular in raw desserts and smoothies, this sweet, creamy and maple tasting powder can
also be used as a sweetener replacement.
Full of good fats and protein, it
also contains 1 date per serving and relies on the natural sweetness of the banana, nut butters and
lucuma powder.
You will get to taste a wide array of Peruvian delicacies which
also include exotic fruits like
lucuma, aguaymanto and pacae.