Camu camu, lucuma and more These are the superfoods that keep you healthy
Everyone has been talking about cabbage, coconut water and chia for a long time - time for new superfoods that keep us healthy, happy and fit. We show you foods that you may not yet have had on your plate and well-known foods that have not yet been wrongly given the title "superfood". Until now ...
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It's not just the outside of the tamarind that takes some getting used to, the tough flesh and the many hard seeds are also not inviting to bite into. In Switzerland, the "Indian date" is usually only available to buy dried, as juice, paste or tea - and therefore ready to eat.
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Behind the mysterious-sounding name baobab lies the baobab tree. In Africa, some people settle near the magic tree in order to benefit from its "magic medicine". The fact is, baobab fruits are rich in immune boosters such as iron and vitamins C and B6 as well as a high amount of potassium and antioxidants such as polyphenols. As a result, baobab strengthens the immune system and is an anti-ageing weapon.
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Adaptogen: This group of plants has undoubtedly earned the title of superfood. These include, for example, liquorice root, wild, also known as "holy" or "Indian" basil, ginseng (pictured) and roseroot. They are known for their positive effect on the human body and lower cortisol levels in the blood, for example. They also boost the immune system and act as natural antidepressants.
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It has long been known that nuts are very healthy. They contain good fats that protect the heart and help regulate weight, for example. But now, after walnuts, pistachios and the like, come sacha inchi nuts, which outdo all others in terms of their omega-3, -6 and -9 fat content. They also contain lots of vitamin E and protein. The "peanuts of the Incas" are a perfect dietary supplement, especially for vegans.
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Everyone has been talking about cabbage, coconut water and chia for a long time - time for new superfoods that keep us healthy, happy and fit. We show you foods that you may not yet have had on your plate and well-known foods that have not yet been wrongly given the title "superfood". Until now ...
Image: iStock/Sirirak
It's not just the outside of the tamarind that takes some getting used to, the tough flesh and the many hard seeds are also not inviting to bite into. In Switzerland, the "Indian date" is usually only available to buy dried, as juice, paste or tea - and therefore ready to eat.
Image: iStock/Sirirak
Behind the mysterious-sounding name baobab lies the baobab tree. In Africa, some people settle near the magic tree in order to benefit from its "magic medicine". The fact is, baobab fruits are rich in immune boosters such as iron and vitamins C and B6 as well as a high amount of potassium and antioxidants such as polyphenols. As a result, baobab strengthens the immune system and is an anti-ageing weapon.
Image: iStock/mihtiander
Adaptogen: This group of plants has undoubtedly earned the title of superfood. These include, for example, liquorice root, wild, also known as "holy" or "Indian" basil, ginseng (pictured) and roseroot. They are known for their positive effect on the human body and lower cortisol levels in the blood, for example. They also boost the immune system and act as natural antidepressants.
Image: iStock
It has long been known that nuts are very healthy. They contain good fats that protect the heart and help regulate weight, for example. But now, after walnuts, pistachios and the like, come sacha inchi nuts, which outdo all others in terms of their omega-3, -6 and -9 fat content. They also contain lots of vitamin E and protein. The "peanuts of the Incas" are a perfect dietary supplement, especially for vegans.
Image: iStock/yasuhiroamano
Chia seeds, quinoa and coconut water were yesterday: you may not yet be familiar with these so-called "superfoods" and their effects.
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- Do sacha inchi nuts mean anything to you? Or maybe mesquite? These are superfoods that are particularly rich in good nutrients.
- In the picture gallery above you will find many new vegetables or types of fruit that promote your health - but there are also some old favorites.
- Most of the products are available in Switzerland, although possibly not in their original form - but rather as a powder or dried.
Camu camu, lucuma and parsley: these superfoods have a concentrated load of vitamins and nutrients that - supposedly - keep us healthy, fit and young. We introduce them and show you what they contain.
Most of these "superfoods" have earned their name, as they are full of amino acids, iron and zinc. The berry called camu camu, for example, has 2000 milligrams of vitamin C per 100 grams of fruit - an unbeatable figure.