Scientific name: Smallanthus sonchifolius

Family: Asteraceae

Origin: SW America

Medicinal use: Yacon leaves have medicinal properties, as they contain a hypoglycemic substance that is responsible for reducing the concentration of glucose in the blood and also acts as a relaxant and anti-stress. It increases the production of insulin from the pancreas, thus lowering blood sugar levels.

Scientific name: Lycopersicum esculentum

Family: Solanaceae

Origin: S America

Medicinal use: Their flavor is sweeter and tastier, and their size allows them to be eaten as a snack at any time of the day. Among its properties, cherry tomatoes provide vitamin A, B, C, E, K, iron, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, manganese, potassium, zinc, copper, sodium, iodine, cobalt, antioxidants, fiber, lycopene and folic acid.

Scientific name: Solanum betaceum

Family: Solanaceae

Origin: S Tropical America

Medicinal use: The pulp is juicy, slightly acidic, orange to red in color, with numerous seeds. It can be used as a fruit would be used for preparing salads, sweets and preserves. They provide iron, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus and vitamins A, C and E. It can be used cooked or not. Chili sauce is usually made in the same way with this fruit. In Colombia, the fruit is prepared in juice or sorbet.