Passion fruit meal is a great option as a weight loss supplement, acting as a natural remedy that lowers blood sugar and consequently hunger.
This flour helps to lose weight because it contains pectin which helps to decrease the peaks of blood glucose in the bloodstream, which are responsible for generating hunger and desire to eat sweets. However, in order to lose weight with passion fruit flour, it is also important to consume less fat and sugar and to exercise.
The benefits of passion fruit meal include:
- Help to lose weight;
- Controlling blood sugar levels;
- Satiate appetite;
- Decrease the absorption of fats;
- Help lower cholesterol;
- Decrease the absorption of carbohydrates;
- Fight constipation;
- Calming and fighting insomnia;
- Detoxify and purify the body.
However, in order for the individual to realize these benefits, it is necessary to ingest the passionfruit peel flour daily and have adequate nutrition.
How to Make Passion Fruit Flour
To make the passion fruit meal is made with the peel at home you only need 4 passion fruit and a little dedication. This recipe is very simple to make and is a great home remedy to keep your blood glucose under control, being useful for controlling diabetes and even helping you lose weight.
Ingredients
- the shells of 4 passion fruit
Method of preparation
Remove the pulp and the passionfruit peel leaving only the white part of the peel and bring these to the medium oven to not burn, until they become dry and brittle. Then beat the blender or a mix and store in a clean, dry container and keep tightly closed.
How to consume
Add 1 tablespoon of passion fruit flour to the 3 main meals of the day: breakfast, lunch and dinner. The recommended daily dose is 3 scoops per day, and as an aid in blood glucose control it should be used at each meal.
A nutritionist is the best practitioner to advise on the most appropriate amount to ingest individual fiber supplements.
Recipes with passion fruit flour
1. Coconut cake with coconut
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole wheat flour;
- 1 1/2 cup passion fruit flour;
- 1/2 cup brown sugar;
- 1 tablespoon of cocoa;
- 3/4 cup coconut milk;
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil;
- 2 tablespoons concentrated passion fruit juice
Method of preparation
Mix all ingredients very well until it forms a homogenous mass that can be shaped with the hands, forming small balls. Spread dough on a kitchen counter or table with a rolling pin. Then cut the dough into small squares or circles and bake for about 15 to 20 minutes until well cooked. Put aluminum foil or parchment paper so that the cookies do not stick to the baking sheet.
Nutritional information
The following table indicates the amount of nutrients present in the flour of the passion fruit peel
| Nutrients | Amount in 1 tablespoon (10g) |
| Energy | 14 calories |
| Carbohydrates | 2.6 g |
| Proteins | 0.7 g |
| Fibers | 5.8 g |
| Sodium | 8, 24 mg |
| Calcium | 25 mg |
| Iron | 0.7 mg |
Price and where to buy
Passion fruit flour can be found in industrialized form with a price between 10 and 15 reais per kg. It can be bought in natural products stores, some fairs and on the internet.
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