8d • Food is Medicine
🌞 Lucuma: The Golden Fruit That Sweetens Without Spikes
Superfood Spotlight: Lucuma (Pouteria lucuma)
Native to the Andes of Peru, lucuma is often called the “Gold of the Incas.” With its naturally sweet, maple-like flavor, it’s been used for centuries in desserts, drinks, and healing tonics. Today, it’s celebrated as a low-glycemic superfood that nourishes while satisfying your sweet tooth.
Why It’s Super:
- 🍬 Low-glycemic sweetness — Adds flavor without spiking blood sugar
- 🧬 Antioxidant-rich — Packed with carotenoids and polyphenols that protect cells
- 💪 Energy & endurance — Provides slow-release carbs for sustained vitality
- 🌿 Gut-friendly — High in fiber to support digestion and satiety
- 🧠 Mood & skin support — Supplies B vitamins and beta-carotene for resilience and glow
🍨 Nourishing Recipe: Lucuma + Coconut “Golden Nice Cream”
A creamy, cooling dessert that feels indulgent but fuels your body with goodness.
Ingredients:
- 2 frozen bananas
- 1 tbsp lucuma powder
- ½ cup coconut milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: sprinkle of cacao nibs
Instructions:
1. Blend bananas, lucuma, coconut milk, and vanilla until smooth.
2. Freeze for 30 minutes if you prefer a firmer texture.
3. Top with cacao nibs or shredded coconut.
Flavor Notes:
Sweet, caramel-like, and tropical—like maple meets mango with a creamy twist.
🛒 Where to Find It:
- Peruvian or Latin American grocery stores (fresh fruit, if available)
- Health food stores (lucuma powder)
- Online superfood retailers and smoothie brands
Have you tried lucuma—in smoothies, desserts, or powders? Did you notice the difference in energy or sweetness? Share your golden glow story 🌞💬
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🌞 Lucuma: The Golden Fruit That Sweetens Without Spikes
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