ACEROLA CHERRY

Acerola can be found growing wild and under cultivation on the sandy soils throughout northeastern Brazil. It is a powerful antioxidant,rich in vitamins and minerals. More than 150 nutritive constituents have been identified in Acerola. In one in vitro study, the leaves, bark, and fruit of acerola were reported to have antifungal properties. Recent research in cosmetology indicates that vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant and free radical scavenger for the skin, and acerola extracts are now appearing in skin care products that fight cellular aging. In addition to its vitamin content, acerola contains mineral salts that have shown to aid in the re-mineralization of tired and stressed skin, and its mucilage and proteins have skin-hydrating properties and promote capillary conditioning. Native people have long used Acerola to treat dysentery, fever, anti-inflammatory and astringent properties. Acerola can help to boost your immune system, strengthen your liver, and increases your body’s ability to repair tissues quickly. It also helps you prevent colds, infections, hair loss, and dental problems.The fruit also contains high levels of potassium which can elevate your mood, regulate your heart function, and keep your blood pressure in control, reduces the risk of heart diseases, and protects small children against mental problems and debilitating diseases.

APRICOT

Apricots provide an excellent source of beta-carotene (Vitamin A) which are antioxidants,Vitamin C, iron, potassium, and fiber among other nutrients. Apricot helps protect the eyes and keep the skin, hair, gums and various glands healthy. It also helps build bones and teeth. Apricot contain lycopene, this substance can help prevent cancer and help to protect LDL cholesterol from oxidation, which may help prevent heart disease. It is it helps in preventing cancer in organs lined by epithelial tissue, due to its high vitamin A content.

ARONIA

Aronia juice contains very high levels of anthocyanins and flavonoids. Levels of anthocyanins and flavonoids are over five times greater than those found in cranberries. Aronia also has been reported to contain antioxidants, polyphenols, minerals and vitamins. It helps to fight against heart disease and other cardiovascular problems, prevent blood pressure from becoming too high, promotes a healthy urinary tract, has anti-inflammatory properties, fights bacteria and viruses, such as colds and the flu, and strengthens memory.

BANANA

Bananas are rich in vitamins B6 and B12 and so low in sodium they are a perfect dietary supplement. They also contain magnesium and potassium along with the sugars sucrose, fructose and glucose. Bananas helps to regulate blood pressure and may reduce the risk of high blood pressure and stroke. It is believed the serotonin and norepinephrine in bananas may naturally help sufferers overcome depression.Bananas have been linked to antioxidant protection, prevent stomach ulcer, digestive disorder, and relieving both diarrhea and constipation.

BILBERRY

Bilberry is a medically respected and frequently recommended herbal remedy for a wide variety of eye disorders. The active constituents that comprise this herbal extract are called anthocyanosides, which are flavonoids that harbor powerful antioxidant properties. Bilberry’s strong antioxidant composition makes it an excellent free radical scavenger, which helps counteract cell damage that leads to premature aging and disease. It’s most noted benefit, however, is its ability to treat a myriad of problems related to eye health. For example, it supports and protects collagen structures in the blood vessels of the eyes, promoting healthy capillaries that carry vital nutrients — such as oxygen-rich blood — to eye muscles and nerves. Studies have shown it to be useful for protecting against macular degeneration, cataracts, glaucoma, night blindness, and just generally poor or fading vision. The flavonoids found in bilberries thin the blood and prevent fragility of the capillaries. Information on bilberries shows that it has long been used as a digestion aid as well as for treatment of diarrhea, nausea, dysentery and indigestion. Bilberries have been used in the treatment of menstrual cramps and alleviating ulcers.

BLUEBERRY

Blueberries are not only a powerful antioxidant but also seem to preserve vision. Blueberry extract is high in compounds called anthocyanosides. Bluberries have a long history of use for anti-aging, appetite enhancement,blood vessel support,fighting cancer, especially cervical and breast, treating coughs, cardiovascular protection, lowering bad cholesterol, diabetes, eyestrain indigestion, mascular degeneration,memory enhancement and urinary tract infections.

CAMU CAMU BERRY

CAMU CAMU Berry contains very powerful amino acids, vitamin C, leucine and carries a lot of therapeutic effects. It is legendary for its power to lifts moods and strengthens the immune system. It also helps maintain healthy gums, healthy skin and eyes. It contains herbs that have been very effective in helping with various disease conditions. It has been known to help with certain organs and system weaknesses in the body.are used for asthma, colds, glaucoma, hepatitis, infertility, migraine cluster headaches, cataracts and Parkinson’s disease.

CRANBERRIES

Cranberry lowers harmful cholesterol (LDL) and raises good cholesterol (HDL) in the body. Researchers attribute this property of cranberries to the presence of high level of polyphenols, a type of potent antioxidant, in the fruit. The antioxidants present in cranberry improve the function of the blood vessels, which reduces the risk of heart diseases and heart attack. Cranberry juice increases the effect of medicines used to treat ulcer and many digestive complaints. Drinking the juice remarkably speeds the eradication of the bacteria responsible for ulcers and digestive complaints in women receiving triple therapy with the antibiotics omeprazole, amoxicillin, and clarithromycin (OAC). Cranberry is found to have protective effects against bladder infection. Its juice has the potential to stop and even reverse the formation of plaque. Studies suggest that undiluted cranberry juice can become an alternative to antibiotics. The compounds in cranberry juice have the ability to change the harmful bacteria strains, which have become resistant to conventional treatment. This way, cranberry juice makes these harmful bacteria incapable of causing infection. Cranberries are a rich source of dietary fiber. The roughage present in them helps relieve constipation, among its other benefits. Cranberries aid in recovery from stroke.

WHITE GRAPES

The varying colors of grapes bring a spectrum of antioxidant protective power to this versatile fruit. The components in grape juice are reported to reduce the risk of cancer, stroke, heart disease and memory loss.

PURPLE GRAPES

Grapes contain beneficial compounds called flavonoids, which are phytonutrients that give the vibrant purple color to grapes, grape juice and red wine; the stronger the color, the higher the concentration of flavonoids. In addition to resveratrol and saponins, grapes contain yet another compound called pterostilbene (pronounced TARE-oh-STILL-bean), a powerful antioxidant. Numerous medical studies show that flavonoids reduce LDL (bad) cholesterol oxidation, improve arterial elasticity, reduce blood pressure and fight atherosclerosis. Grapes juice has also been shown to provide benefits in area of anti-aging, anti-bacterial, anti-viral, anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, brain, skin, eye, prostate cancer, cardiovascular health, gastric health.

KIWI

Kiwi fruits contain numerous phytonutrients as well as well known vitamins and minerals that promote your health. The high content of fiber in kiwi helps improving diseases such as diabetes, by controlling sugar levels, and colon cancer, since fiber binds to toxic compounds in the colon and helps us expel them. Fiber has also been proven to reduce cholesterol levels, improving the conditions of patients with cardiovascular diseases and lowering the probability of heart attacks. Kiwi also helps to prevents asthma, wheezing and coughing, especially in children and protects our DNA from mutations.

LYCHEE

Lychee is a superior source of fiber and carbohydrates, which are important for the human body. Lychee is regarded as digestive and also diuretic. It enhances in the increase of the body’s energy and the general feeling of being well and fit. Lychee fruit is very loaded with Vitamin C. In fact it has about 40% more Vitamin C as compared with oranges. Its fatty acids are unsaturated, which is of great help in beta carotene’s absorption, and contains other vitamins which are fat soluble. It is a good defense against blood clots, helps reduce strokes in almost 50% of patients with heart attack and also prevents cell damages.

NASHI PEARS

The Nashi pear’s nutritional benefits are vitamin C, dietary fiber and B vitamins. They are loaded with nutrients that benefit you health wise. They provide around 3 grams of dietary fiber per 100 grams. Eating these pears regularly can help to fight against colon cancer. The Nashi pear helps the body with its production of red blood cells as well as gastrointestinal health. Nashi pears have high water content and are grainy in texture.  The Nashi pear is rich in antioxidants including zea xanthins, lutein and beta carotene. It has been known to be useful in helping to treat gout, arthritis, colitis and chronic gallbladder disorder.

PASSION FRUIT

Passion fruit juice is an excellent digestive stimulant and helps in the treatment of other gastric ailments. Passion fruit seeds contain high amount of fiber that the body needs to cleanse the colon, improve digestion, and help prevent heart attacks and strokes. It is high in vitamin A which helps the body to remove free radicals that cause skin and tissue damage, and it also helps to improve our vision. It is also rich in Vitamin C which helps to repair tissue, helps prevent heart disease and cancer and helps our bones. There is also a compound in passion fruit that is believed to block histamine, reduce allergy and inflammation; passion fruit therefore has the health benefit of reducing the symptoms of asthma. The antioxidants found in passion fruit have been found to inhibit the growth of cancer cells.

PEARS

Pears offer a good source of vitamin C, folate, and dietary fiber. Providing some iron and potassium, Pears contain pectin, a soluble fiber that helps control cholesterol levels, and cellulose, an insoluble fiber that promotes normal bowel function. Pears provide a natural quick source of energy, due largely to high amounts of two monosaccharides: fructose and glucose. A pear provides 30% more potassium than an apple. Potassium is necessary for maintaining heartbeat, muscle contraction, nerve transmission, and carbohydrate and protein metabolism.

POMEGRANATE

Studies show that the juice from this fruit is one of the most powerful antioxidants, which contains a very high level of polyphenols and other free radical-fighting agents. Some nutritional benefits are Polyphenols, Vitamins and Anthocyanins that help with arteriosclerosis, heart disease and diabetes. Pomegranate also play an important role in the modulation of inflammatory cell signaling in colon cancer cells.

WOLFBERRY

Wolfberries are also known as Goji berries and grow on an evergreen shrub that grows in China, Mongolia, and the Himalayas in Tibet. Wolfberries have been used in herbal medicines for thousands of years in China, India, and Tibet. It is thought that the wolfberry helps eyesight, protects the liver, boosts the immune system, promote long life and improve circulation. Wolfberries have been used to treat many common diseases including fever, high blood pressure, diabetes, and eye problems.

PRUNES

Prunes are dried plums that contains a lot of fibers and sorbitol, a stool loosening sugar. Prunes helps to slow aging process of the brain and body and helps in cases of anemia. Prunes are excellent for increasing one’s vitality. It helps in normal blood circulation. It is a good remedy for sore throat. It can help prevent cancer because of its high betacarotene content.