Sacha Inchi Plant
Peru is becoming known as the source for many different health foods. In March, a French doctor published a book called “The Real Cancer Fighting Regime,” listing the healthiest foods for those fighting cancer and those looking to prevent it. Among his recommendations were several foods native to Peru, including quinoa, which is now known as one of the most nutritious grains in the world. He also lists camu camu, a native Peruvian fruit that has 30 times more vitamin C than oranges. Another development in the Peruvian health food industry is the increase in exports of Sacha Inchi oil. This oil is made from a plant that grows in the Amazon. Health experts are now calling Sachi Inchi a super fooddue to the high content of essential fatty acids in its oil. Experts agree that most people need more Omega-3 fatty acids in their diets, and Sacha Inchi is a great source of this essential element for good health. Peru provides a rich variety of healthy foods, and the exports of these foods are increasing to areas where they cannot be grown locally.
