Amazonian Fruits Offer Extraordinary Health Benefits

Did you know that you can find fruits and vegetables with incredible health benefits in the Peruvian Amazon?

The area is an almost inexhaustible source of delicious fruits and vegetables with properties that have contributed to the survival of the indigenous communities of the rainforest for centuries.

Many of these exotic edibles can sampled during meals about La Perla or Zafiro during your Amazonian cruise with Jungle Experiences.

Aguaje contains 20 times more Vitamin A than carrots or spinach, plus other nutrients that protect the body and prevent disease. And it’s super tasty. It’s said that if a malnourished child eats a diet based on aguaje for 20 days, his or her symptoms will disappear. Considered a miracle fruit for women, it also contains “phyto-hormones” which mimic estrogen hormones.

Acai contains 33 times more antioxidants than the black grape, is high in fiber, antioxidants and fatty acids, and protects the body by absorbing fats. Already well known outside the Amazon, acai also promotes blood circulation and infuses the body with energy.

Camu Camu contains 40 times more Vitamin C than an orange. Tasting somewhat like a cherry, it also acts as a natural antidepressant, freeing us from stress and expediting a state of well-being.

Macambo belongs to the cocoa family and its seeds have a bittersweet flavor that enhance your well being and provides extra energy.

Jungle Experiences understands that a truly memorable trip should include that ability for passengers to immerse themselves in the customs, culture and culinary scene of a destination. That’s why they offer these and other exotic fruits and vegetables on their Amazonian cruises. And if their onward destination allows, passengers can ask about purchasing their your favorites at Nauta Market before returning to Iquitos.