Valencian food that NASA recommends even to astronauts

EIn these summer months, gastronomy changes in the hottest week of the year in our country. In different regions, The options to find dishes such as salmurjo or fruits such as Milne, Sanda or peaches vary. In the Valencian Community, Nothing better than refreshing Horchata, A traditional drink that is very popular in the Levant region.

This product, based on Tigernut, The attention of visitors to this area has always been attracted, but the situation has gone further. Now he is NASA The one who highlighted him Characteristics of biocenosis, Even recommending its consumption to astronauts during their space missions.

The fact is that horchata offers Many health benefits Because it has a large number of properties, from Fiber , phosphorus, iron , magnesium, vitamins C and E, calcium or potassium. In addition, its low sodium content and the presence of digestive enzymes such as lipase or amylase favor Digestin It becomes the ideal product for people suffering from Hypertensin.

Horchata continues to gain popularity all over the planet

Another of the great characteristics of horchata is that Prevents diseases such as Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s or cancer. According to the public a few years ago the University of Valencia, through the scientists of the food and health living laboratory, this drink Protects the cardiovascular system Thanks to the presence of oleic acid, which also reduces cholesterol.

In recent times, Horchata has become popular all over the planet. Some series such as Starbucks They included this drink in their menu, while such personalities as the American president Joe Biden They enjoyed this symbol of Valencian gastronomy. NASA was the last to put a value on this product, which is gaining more and more followers.