Thanks to the substances it contains, the carambola regulates the excess sugar in the blood
The carambola is the fruit of the Inverrhoa carambola, an Asian tropical plant, but which is also grown in Africa, Latin America. The aesthetic peculiarity of this fruit is its elongated shape with the presence of five tips; so, cutting it into slices, appears in the shape of a star, thus lending itself to wonderful culinary decorations. Not surprisingly, in English the carambola is just called starfruit, or the "star fruit" ...
How to use the carambola in the kitchen
When ripe, the carambola is characterized by a bright yellow color and an intense fragrance; the essential oil of this fruit is also used in the cosmetic industry to produce perfumes. Its skin is thin, while the pulp, very juicy and slightly acidic, contains important nutrients: vitamins A and C, organic acids, flavonoids (especially quercetin), fiber and high amounts of potassium. In the kitchen the carambola is used to prepare both sweet and savory dishes and can be squeezed to obtain a fresh and nutritious summer juice.
How to use carambola in medicine
Some recent studies, including research conducted by Guangxi Medical University in China and published in the scientific journal Cell Physial Biochem, have shown the beneficial properties of carambola for the health of the body. This fruit, for example, is effective in helping to prevent diabetes by lowering blood glucose levels. In addition, the carambola helps digestion, but is instead not recommended for those suffering from kidney disease due to the high concentration of oxalic acid.