The nopal is native to America and in Mexico it is where it is most consumed. We love cactus because it is one of the foods that can be used to the maximum, from its pulp to its fruit.
And best of all is that it is medicinal thanks to its high water content, it is also full of minerals, such as calcium, potassium, magnesium, sodium and small amounts of iron, aluminum, among others. It is also rich in fiber, vitamins A, C, K, B1, B2, B3 and B6 and chlorophyll.
You can take advantage of its benefits in:
Digestion
Its richness in soluble fiber, has an effect of satiety and reduction in the absorption of fat at the intestinal level, contributing to weight reduction.
Antioxidant
Due to its high antioxidants it helps fight free radicals, which age the skin. It helps to regenerate the skin cells to allow the healing of wounds.
Diabetes
It has a hypoglycemic power highly recommended as prevention and treatment of this condition, since it decreases blood glucose concentrations.
Heart health
The amino acids and fibers contained in the cactus act together with antioxidant effects and the vitamins present prevent the formation of fatty plaques in the arteries, reducing the risk of heart disease.
We recommend consuming it in 100% natural juices like our Rancho Natura juices.
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