Star Fruit - Discover the benefits of this weapon for our health!!

Carambola is the fruit of the star fruit tree, from the Oxalidaceae family. The bittersweet fruit has an elongated, slightly oval shape and has five protruding segments. Depending on the degree of maturity, the color can vary from green to yellow,
Carambola is an exotic fruit that helps prevent health problems, such as heart attack, diabetes and atherosclerosis, because it contains great amounts of antioxidants, such as flavonoids, vitamin C, gallic acid and epicatechin.
Furthermore, star fruit has excellent amounts of water and fiber, which help with the proper functioning of the intestine, eliminate excess body fluid, and prolong satiety, promoting weight loss.
Carambola is a low-calorie fruit and an excellent source of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Nutritional values may vary slightly depending on the variety and degree of maturity.
Carambola can be purchased at markets and supermarkets, and can be consumed raw or in preparations such as juices, sweets or jellies.