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superfoods

Camu Camu Benefits and Smoothie Recipe

Grown in the Amazon rainforest, camu camu is considered a Peruvian superfruit—and tastes amazing in a smoothie. Read up on camu camu benefits.

Quinoa Salad Recipe by Peruvian Chef Martin Morales (Video)

Quinoa is one of Peru's great superfood. This quinoa salad recipe is a perfect option for a family meal. Serve it as a side or make it the main dish.

Recipe: How to Make Lucuma Cheesecake

The benefits of this superfood fruit are well documented. Why not get your fix with a sweet dessert? Try this lucuma cheesecake recipe at home.

Chirimoya Recipe: Smoothie Bowl

In Quechua, the name of this Peruvian tree fruit means "cold seeds," so it's only right that we share a chirimoya recipe for a chilled smoothie bowl.

Immune-Boosting Fruits and Roots from Peru

Now's the time to build up our body's defense against disease-causing germs. Here are the Peruvian fruits and roots you should add to your grocery list.

The Health Benefits of Sanky, an Indigenous Fruit of the Southern Andes

Native to the Andean region of Peru, Chile and Bolivia, sanky or sancayo, is the name of the cactus and its fruit, which is packed with health benefits.

The Powerful Benefits of Purple Corn

A staple in the Incan civilization, purple corn almost became a lost crop, but luckily purple corn is still grown in Peru. These are its benefits.

Quinoa: From Superfood to Beauty Queen PLUS DIY Quinoa Body Scrub

The Andean grain is sought after by the international cosmetic world as a sustainable and powerful ingredient. Learn how to make a DIY quinoa body scrub.