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Black Raspberry: Black Raspberries contain an extremely dark pigment which allows them to be used as a colorant and gives black raspberries one of the highest antioxidant ratings in common fruits and berries. Rich in ellagic acid, anthocyanins and antioxidants, black raspberries have been called the “king of berries” for their superior health benefits.
Red Raspberry: Ellagic acid is the substance found naturally in raspberries belonging to the family of phytonutrients called tannins, and it is viewed as being responsible for a good portion of the antioxidant activity of this (and other) berries.
Blackberry: Blackberries are jam-packed with polyphenols and anthocyanins...what do they do? Well they can help to prevent cancer and heart disease.
Black Cherry: Black Cherries are an excellent source of anthocyanins, potent anti-oxidants, which are in the red pigment of the fruit.
Blueberry Leaf: Chlorogenic and caffeic have recently been discovered in the Caucasian herbal folk remedy most renowned for the treatments of diabetes: blueberry leaf. In fact, Caucasians have been using medicinal teas infused with leaves of the blueberry for the self treatment of diabetes for literally centuries.
Radish: Radishes provide an excellent source of Vitamin C.
Purple Cabbage: Cabbage is a nutrient-dense food that offers an excellent source of many nutrients including vitamin C, folic acid, potassium, vitamin B6, calcium, biotin, magnesium, and manganese. Along with it's nutrient content, cabbage contains phytochemicals. Cabbage contains powerful anticancer compounds known as glucosinolates.
Cranberries: Recent scientific research shows that cranberries and cranberry products contain significant amounts of antioxidants and other phytonutrients that may help protect against heart disease, cancer and other diseases.
Bilberry: Anthocyanidin (a flavonoid) is the primary compound in bilberry fruit, building strong capillaries and improving circulation throughout the entire body.
Strawberries: In addition to vitamin C, strawberries also provide an excellent source of vitamin K and manganese, as well as folic acid, potassium, riboflavin, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, copper, magnesium, and omega-3 fatty acids. They may also reduce the risk of heart disease.
Wild Blueberry: Blueberries are a particularly rich source of antioxidants called anthocyanins (also contained in apples, grapes, blackberries, radishes, and red cabbage). Several studies suggest anthocyanins discourage blood clots from forming, warding off heart attacks. They also appear to improve night vision and to slow macular degeneration by strengthening tiny blood vessels in the back of the eye.
Plums: Plums are good source of fiber, potassium, vitamin C, and lutein and zeaxanthin, pigments that help protect your vision.
Papaya Fruit: The papaya is an amazingly rich source of the proteolytic enzymes. These are the chemicals that enable the digestion of protein. Papain, which is the most important of these enzymes in the papaya, is extracted and dried as a powder for use to aid the digestion.
Kiwi: Kiwi fruits contain a remarkable amount of Vitamin C, E and A. Vitamin C is a water-soluble antioxidant that has been proven to protect our body from free radicals, dramatically improving the health of individuals who consumed it regularly against all kinds of disease, from cardiovascular problems to cancer and obesity.
Watermelon: Watermelon is a valuable source of lycopene, one of the carotenoids that have actually been studied in humans. Research indicates that lycopene is helpful in reducing the risk of prostate, breast, and endometrial cancers, as well as lung and colon cancer.
Red Beet Root: Red Beet Root has properties to clean the kidneys and gall bladder. Being rich in alkaline elements, potassium, calcium, magnesium and iron, is useful in combating acidosis. Red Beet Root is also beneficial in the treatment of anemia, digestive problems, as well as circulatory and skin disorders.
Acai: Acai berries are a good source of antioxidants, fiber and heart-healthy fats. Acai is one of the highest ORAC value foods. While there are no miracles, Acai is an incredibly healthy food that can help you maintain healthy bodily functions across the board.
Goji: There have been some studies conducted where Goji Berry has been shown to improve outcomes in Alzheimers disease, strengthen the immune system and improve memory. Reports have also shown that some of the health benefits of Goji juice include a reduction in blood pressure and cholesterol.
Mangosteen: Mangosteen is an off-the-charts antioxidant
Pomegranate: Preliminary evidence suggests that pomegranate may reduce cholesterol. Israeli researchers, published a small clinical study in June 2004 in Clinical Nutrition, suggested that drinking a glass of pomegranate juice a day for one year reduced blood pressure (particularly systolic pressure) and slowed down LDL cholesterol (the bad cholesterol) oxidation.
Carrot Juice: Carrot juice has anti-carcinogen properties. Thus, it may help prevent cancer. The Beta carotene found in carrots is an anti-oxidant, and thus it prevents cell degeneration, slowing down the aging process.
Quercetin: Quercetin is a powerful anti-oxidant. It is also a natural anti-histamine, and anti-inflammatory. Research shows that quercetin may help to prevent cancer, especially prostate cancer.
Acerola Cherry: Acerola has been studied and found to be a powerful antioxidant demonstrating anti-cancer potential. Acerola contains polyphenols.
Red Wine Extract (non alcoholic): A study by the Harvard Medical School and the National Institute of Aging showed that heavy doses of red wine extract lowers the rate of diabetes, liver problems and other fat-related ill effects in obese mice. Fat-related deaths dropped 31 percent for obese mice on red wine extract supplementation, compared with untreated obese mice, and the treated mice also lived long after they should have, the study said.
Green Tea: In 1994 the Journal of the National Cancer Institute published the results of an epidemiological study indicating that drinking green tea reduced the risk of esophageal cancer in Chinese men and women by nearly sixty percent. University of Purdue researchers recently concluded that a compound in green tea inhibits the growth of cancer cells. There is also research indicating that drinking green tea lowers total cholesterol levels, as well as improving the ratio of good (HDL) cholesterol to bad (LDL) cholesterol.
Red Grape Seed: Grape seed has been suggested for many uses, based on tradition, and scientific theories. Grape seed extract has been found to be a beneficial antioxidant for children and adults.
Resvertarol: Trans Resveratrol promotes cardiovascular health through its antioxidant action and its ability to promote healthy platelet function and maintain healthy arachidonic acid metabolism. Daily use of Trans Resveratrol has shown improvement on male and female health.
Turmeric: Turmeric purifies the blood, aids digestion of protein, promotes proper metabolism in the body, correcting both, excesses and deficiencies. Turmeric is used in treatment for fever, mild stomach upset, infection, arthritis, dysentery, jaundice and other liver problems.
Milk Thistle: Milk Thistle (Silymarin) has antioxidant properties. Milk Thistle also contains anti-inflammatory effects, which keeps liver cells from swelling in response to injury, and it seems to encourage liver cell growth. By changing the outside layer of liver cells, it prevents certain toxins from getting into liver cells. Prune
Aloe Vera: Aloe Vera contains numerous vitamins and minerals, enzymes, amino acids, natural sugars and agents which may be anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial. The combination and balance of the plant's ingredients are what purportedly gives it its healing properties.
Ginger Root: Ginger has been widely used in Europe to help relieve menstrual cramps, treat the symptoms of the common cold and ease headaches. One of the newest reports of the health benefits of ginger is that it may stop cancer from growing and spreading.
Apple Pectin: As a dietary fiber, apple pectin is helpful in maintaining good digestive health. Researchers at the University of California, Davis, found that apple pectin also acts as an antioxidant against the damaging portion of cholesterol in the blood stream.
Oat Betaglucan: Oat Beta-glucan is the active ingredient in the oat soluble fiber, recognized by the United States FDA as an effective way to lower blood cholesterol.
Digestive Enzymes: A shortage of enzymes in the body will influence the health of the entire body, and symptoms may include stomach gas, indigestion, bloating, heartburn and flatulence. Increase the nutrients you absorb from your diet to improve overall nutrition. Decrease or eliminate indigestion, gas, bloating and reflux. Address the underlying cause of digestive complaints rather than temporarily masking the symptoms. Enhance the body's digestive efficiency, reduce fatigue and increase your energy. Leaving energy to focus on other functions, like strengthening the immune system and regenerating cells and tissues. Ease stress on digestive organs, especially the pancreas, by reducing their workload. Improve general health and quality of life.
Probiotics: Generally Probiotics help to maintain a healthy digestive system by maintaining a balance between the harmful and beneficial bacteria in the gut. They are of benefit especially when taken during and after antibiotic treatment or when traveling abroad where the body encounters different types of bacteria than it is used to. Other possible health benefits include immune system stimulation, treatment of acute diarrhea and other GI disorders and improved lactose digestion.