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The pixbae, pifá or pibá, is a tall palm tree, widely cultivated in hot climates and with edible fruits. It is a plant of the Arecaceae family, native to the tropical and subtropical regions of America. Although its growing season and therefore highest consumption is between August and October, in Panama it can be found almost all year round.
Generally, pixbae is used as a snack or snack, at the workplace, at school or after a meal. However, do you know if this fruit is really healthy? Taking into account the National Holidays and the typical nature of this fruit, we will talk to you below about some of its benefits.
Pixbae has been a very important food for the diets of indigenous populations since pre-Columbian times, as it is very nutritious, rich in fats and proteins. Its wood and tender bud are also used to extract hearts of palm.
Pixbae has a floury texture that, once boiled in salted water, its flavor is very pleasant to the palate. The seed inside can also be eaten and has a flavor slightly reminiscent of coconut.
Complete and balanced food
Pixbae is a fruit with excellent health-beneficial attributes. A fruit endowed with nutritional characteristics, which make it a complete and balanced food, recommended to include in the usual diet. It is a fruit that provides vitality, vigor, strength, dynamism and improves our body's defenses.
Its high nutritional potential is characterized by its essential amino acid component, which puts it on a par with foods as complete as eggs. Hence many call this fruit the 'vegetable egg'.
The fat content of this fruit makes it a natural source of polyunsaturated fatty acids, such as omega 6 and omega 3, essential for a balanced diet, hormonal development, growth and to reduce cholesterol.
Pixbae also stands out for its high content of water and minerals such as phosphorus, iron, calcium and magnesium. Its consumption provides our body with carbohydrates, starch, oils, fiber and vitamins A and C. All these properties make it a very complete, balanced and fortifying food.
therapeutic applications
This fruit is ideal for those people who suffer from anemia, lack of appetite, lack of vitality in the hair or anorexia. Its consumption is also highly indicated for those who suffer from digestive problems or stomach discomfort.
The pulp of pixbae is a stimulator of internal secretion glands such as the ovaries, prostate and gonads. It is also a highly recommended fruit for those who suffer from memory loss, as it helps strengthen the brain. Its aphrodisiac effect is one of the best-known attributes.
The most common way to consume this fruit is naturally, cooked in water, and adding honey, lemon, condensed milk or salt. In many places, it is common to enjoy it as a candy on the street.
Pixbae can also be processed into flour that is used to make products in pastry shops and bakeries. The flour is also used to make noodles, jellies or compotes.
In the kitchen, you can grate some pixbae as a seasoning for sauces, soups or creams. Another very nutritional option is to make smoothies, juices or consume it with other fruits, yogurt or milk.
Pixbae is, therefore, a very powerful food to take into account to incorporate into our diet and thus promote the healthy functioning of our body.
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