Properties of the baobab fruit or monkey bread: the African superfood

The fruit of this African tree provides a large amount of healthy micronutrients and has become a powerful aid in keeping bones, blood, skin and heart in shape. All in one!

The fruit of the baobab, a nutritional bomb with many benefits

The baobab tree is native to Africa and its fruit has been one of the main sources of nutrition in the South African diet. The fruit looks similar to coconut, weighs around a kilo and a half per unit, and has a sweet and sour taste.

The pulp –which is consumed in powder form once it has dried naturally– has great nutritional value. It is usually taken as a supplement, but it is also integrated as a thickener in culinary recipes. Powerful essential oils with antiseptic properties are also extracted from the green leaves of the tree.

Against anemia and fatigue. In the fruit of the baobab, one of the most abundant minerals is iron. This mineral is a key component in hemoglobin, a blood protein responsible for transporting oxygen to each of our cells. And this is the reason why this superfood is totally indicated in cases of anemia and for when we need an instant energy dose.Regulates blood pressure. Its high content in potassium, a mineral that has a vasodilator effect, helps regulate blood pressure and prevent clogging of the vessels. This reduces the risk of suffering arteriosclerosis, embolism and heart disease.Strengthens the bones. He calcium and the magnesium Two other minerals are very present in this fruit, and are essential to take care of bone health. For this reason, the baobab is highly indicated to enrich preventive and palliative diets of osteoporosis, osteopenia and other diseases related to bone decalcification and degeneration.Help your immune system. It is also very rich in ascorbic acid, better known as vitamin C. The content of this antioxidant gives this fruit the ability to increase the levels of white blood cells and strengthen the immune system.Slows down skin aging. Vitamin C is also a essential component of collagen, an essential protein to stimulate the growth of tissues, bones and cartilage. High doses of ascorbic acid not only stimulate the immune system, but also help repair and heal damaged tissue.
is also an element key in the production of elastin, another protein that gives elasticity and tones the skin; that is why the fruit of the baobab is given antiaging properties.

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How to take baobab

is marketed powderedwhich we can easily add as topping to our juices and green smoothies, like in this tropical smoothie. It can also be a great extra ingredient in any dessertlike this kiwi, banana and baobab tart, to which it adds its sweet and sour flavor with hints of citrus.

With a teaspoon daily we have enough to experience its many benefits.