• Guarana - Properties
• Guarana - how to brew?
• Guarana - Recipes

Guarana, or Paulinia guarana or Paulinia cupana, is a plant native to South and Central America whose properties have been valued for centuries by the indigenous peoples of present-day Bolivia, Brazil, and Argentina. The name of this product comes from the name of the Guarani tribe. Today, guarana is available in the form of dietary supplements in capsules or powder. It is also added to energy drinks. In drugstores, you can also find cosmetics containing guarana, such as balms that help combat cellulite. Let's examine its properties and how it can be taken.

Guarana - Properties

Guarana is especially rich in caffeine, which contains twice as much as coffee, catechins, and procyanidins. All of these substances have a stimulating and stimulating effect, specifically:

• promotes concentration and memory,
• sharpens the senses and increases reflexes,
• supports the condition of people suffering from chronic fatigue,
• warms the body, gives a feeling of warmth,
• supports the fight against depression,
• strengthens the immune system,
• helps in the fight against cellulite,
• accelerates metabolism, which can help with weight loss, and also inhibits hunger,
• can be helpful in the fight against stress,
• can be helpful in the fight against migraines,
• has a positive effect on potency.

Guarana - how to brew?

Guarana infusion can successfully replace your morning coffee. All you need to do is pour a cup of hot, but not boiling, water (preferably around 90°C) into a teaspoon of guarana powder. Steamed ground guarana guarantees a natural energy boost and a sense of well-being. Powdered guarana can be used by adding it to various dishes and smoothies, and even natural yogurt. It's worth getting to know some of the most interesting and healthy suggestions.

Guarana - Recipes

Fruit or vegetable cocktails, smoothies, shakes, with or without yogurt, sweet or dry—all gain additional health benefits with the addition of guarana. They can be treated as a dessert, replenish micronutrients after a workout, or eaten for a restorative breakfast. Fruit with guarana can be freely mixed, depending on our individual preferences. It can be strawberries, bananas, kiwi. In the lighter version, you can add sugar-free plant milk or replace it with natural yogurt if you want a thicker dessert. Cocktails can be sweetened with a little honey, dates, or xylitol.

• Guarana Chocolate Cocktail:
  • A small cup of natural yogurt
  • banana
  • A few dates
  • One teaspoon of cocoa
  • One teaspoon of powdered guarana
  • All the ingredients are enough to mix to create a delicious, sweet, and nutritious cocktail. Yogurt can be replaced with plant-based milk or, for example, add a tablespoon of peanut butter.
• Cleansing, dry vegetable and fruit cocktail
  • Apple
  • Raw beetroot
  • One teaspoon of powdered guarana
  • lemon juice
  • All ingredients should be mixed or pureed in a blender.
• Healthy energy bars
  • 0.5 cups cow's milk or plant-based beverage
  • spoon of honey
  • 1-2 tablespoons peanut butter
  • a glass of oatmeal
  • teaspoon of guarana

In a saucepan, combine milk or plant-based milk with honey and peanut butter. Heat gently, taking care not to let the mixture boil. Once the ingredients are combined, add the guarana and oatmeal and mix thoroughly. Transfer the mixture to a baking sheet. Once it cools, refrigerate it. Once the mixture solidifies, cut it into bars.

Powdered Guarana can be successfully added to any favorite cocktail or homemade bars and truffles. However, it should be noted that products containing guarana should not be given to children, nor are they recommended for pregnant women. Since guarana Because it contains a lot of caffeine, excessive consumption can cause difficulty falling asleep, anxiety, and excessive stimulation. The maximum recommended daily caffeine intake is up to 400 mg.