LULO
LULO
DISCOVER THE BENEFITS OF OUR LULO
Lulo is a fruit similar to tomato or physalis. Its diameter is between 4cm and 6cm, its skin is yellow-green and is covered by small and fine thorns. It has a green-yellow juicy pulp with small edible seeds.
This fruit contains vitamins A, B, C, iron, phosphorus, potassium, fiber, niacin, calcium, potassium and zinc. In Colombia it is harvested primarily in the Huila, Boyacá and Calle del Cauca departments.
It is also known as Naranjilla.
Benefits
Lulo has a lot of benefits for health such as:
Helps to reduce the sugar levels, useful to treat the diabetes
It has diuretic properties.
It has astringent properties.
Helps to reduce the bad cholesterol levels.
It is ideal for fighting colds and diseases of the bronchial tubes
Clear the airways
Decrease fever
It is recommended for constipation
Strengthens hair and nails
Due to its minerals content, it helps to strengthen bones
It stimulates collagen production
Promotes the production of red blood cells
Stimulates oxygenation of the body
Helps the nervous system due to its components
It is ideal to aid digestion
Promotes good vision
Tips for consumption
Wash with abundant water and peel the fruit. This fruit is ideal to prepare juices, desserts and jams. It’s important to keep refrigerated if it’s going to be stored.
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