Filling up on health

Some come from far away, others can practically be found in your back yard. And they are great for your health. Superfruits are precious natural allies rich in vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, amino acids, fibres, and other nutrients that are useful for keeping a body fit. They are sold fresh and dried, packaged or loose, and can be used in many authentic sweet and savoury recipes.

For Tibetans, goji berries represent longevity. They are considered to be one of the natural foods that are most nutritious and filled with antioxidants. They can be eaten alone as a snack or added to vegetable couscous, covered with chocolate, or as the main ingredient in mousses and jams.

Widespread throughout northern Europe, chokeberries have a high level of vitamin K which can neither be produced nor stored by our bodies, but which is fundamental for binding calcium in bones. They can be eaten by themselves or added to banana smoothies.

Chia seeds come from Mexico. For the Aztecs, their name was synonymous with strength. Thanks to their calcium content they are particularly useful for people aged 40 and up, those who are lactose intolerant, and people looking to strengthen bones and muscles. In vegan diets, they are mixed into muffin batter or in soups.

Also known as ground cherries, physalis berries are aromatic and refreshing, filled with vitamins and minerals, including zinc, iron, potassium, phosphorous, magnesium, and fibre. They have been cultivated for their medicinal properties since ancient times. In fact, the Incas called them “golden jewels”. They can be eaten by themselves, on toasted bread with prosciutto or in salads, or chopped and mixed into chocolate cookie batter.

Boasting a flowery aroma, the pitaya is a tropical fruit rich in vitamins C, E, and beta-carotene. Added to ricotta and worked into a mousse, it becomes an original dessert.

Originating from Argentina and Chile, maqui berries contain a high quantity of anthocyanin, powerful antioxidants. They are good to eat by themselves or blended into gazpacho. The berries naturally contain iron, vitamin C, and resveratrol, an antioxidant that slows skin aging. They are perfect as a snack and for serving with alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.

A boundless source of health, blueberries are filled with antioxidants and stimulate blood circulation. They can be eaten alone, in jelly, jams, and mousse.

The pomegranate is considered a heart-saving fruit due to its nutrients, which sustain and protect the cardiac muscle. It contains vitamin C, K, polyphenols, and anthocyanins. It is a sophisticated addition to salads, sauces, and soups.