The consumption of these fruits provides great benefits to the body since they provide fiber, potassium, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin A, B1, B3, B9, C, E, K and provitamin A, in charge of helping to stabilize the nerves. In addition, minerals such as potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, sodium, chlorine, iron and secondary phenolic compounds such as flavonoids and carotenoids.
Among the main health benefits are:
Due to its high antioxidant attributes, the consumption of these foods improves the cardiovascular system, avoiding the obstruction of the arteries.
Regulation of blood pressure and reduction of stress levels.
Improves the digestive system and helps purify the body with its contribution to irritable colon.
Bones, vision and the immune system also receive a great contribution with the consumption of these foods.
One of the main advantages of these foods is their versatility when it comes to eating them, since they can be prepared in juice, desserts, and salads, among other recipes.
cultivation nationwide
Passionflowers (badea, curuba, granadilla, gulupa, cholupa and passion fruit) in the national territory have a planted area of 20,767 hectares and a yield of 276,553 tons, according to data from the Ministry of Agriculture.
According to the entity, these foods are present in 422 municipalities in 24 departments. Most of them are planted by small producers who work in the general tasks of the crop, generating four direct jobs per hectare, reaching eight to ten jobs in the productive season, depending on the species.
Meta, Tolima, Huila, Antioquia, Boyacá, Norte de Santander, Nariño and Cundinamarca are the departments that stand out for the production of these varieties. The main species that are prioritized by this entity are passion fruit, gulupa, granadilla, curuba, cholupa and badea, the first two being the products with the highest exports.
It is essential that these fruits are included in the daily consumption of Colombian families since it generates more well-being and a better quality of life, in addition to supporting Colombian agriculture.
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