The pitanga is a fruit that has many nutrients such as vitamins A, B and C, calcium, phosphorus, iron and phenolic compounds such as flavonoids, carotenoids and anthocyanins with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, analgesic and anti-hypertensive properties, which help to fight cancer. premature aging, symptoms of arthritis and gout, respiratory problems and the development of cardiovascular diseases, for example.
This fruit helps maintain healthy and beautiful skin and good vision, in addition to being very useful to help you lose weight because it has few calories, is nutritious and has a diuretic action, reducing body swelling.
Pitanga can be consumed in its natural form or used in sweets, jellies, ice cream and soft drinks. The season for this fruit in Brazil is between October and January and it can be found in its natural form or in frozen pulp in supermarkets.
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