Berry Power

Famed for its vitamin C content, the acerola berry also contains free-radical busting anthocyanins and many other valuable phytonutrients. Together, these compounds help fight oxidation both inside and out, keeping your cells and whole body flourishing. Skin cells reap the rewards too, with potential benefits for healthy collagen production and skin tone.

We use the whole fruit, peel and all, and nothing but the cream of the crop (not the bruised and tattered leftovers that most companies use).

Aronia is quickly becoming the next big superfruit as the research accumulates on its many remarkable health properties. Also known as chokecherry, this tart super-berry has been used for generations by the Native Americans as a nourishing, protective dietary staple. Turns out this berry is off the charts with polyphenols, special antioxidant compounds that support optimal health, especially of the heart.

Known as the "tree of life," the distinctly identifiable baobob tree (which can live for up to five thousand years!) represents life and growth in the barren African savannah where it's found. It bears a remarkable fruit with a nutritious pulp that is rich in vitamin C, antioxidants, fiber, minerals, and amino acids. Plus, it's sweet and delicious to boot! Baobob is taking the world by storm with its positive effects on supporting gut, immune, skin, and overall health.

The red-violet pigments in beets are not only beautiful, they are actually a unique and highly valuable form of antioxidant called betacyanins. These pigments are widely studied for their ability to promote optimal health by supporting healthy detoxification and a normal inflammation response. Beets also contain a 100% natural form of betaine, a key body nutrient, along with potassium, vitamin C, iron, and other vitamins and minerals. A recent study in the Journal of Applied Physiology revealed that beet juice consumption supported healthy stamina levels and exercise tolerance. So next time you go to jump on that treadmill, or go for a hike, bike ride or walk, consider a beet juice pick-me-up to get you through your workout or activity. Already a seasoned athlete? Beet juice may just kick up your training and performance a notch.

Black currants have a very long history of use given their impressive list of nutritional and phytonutrient contents. They are greatly valued for their health-boosting influences on brain, digestive and eye health, and have a special affinity for the lungs especially during cold & flu season. A particular class of flavonoids has been pinpointed in black currant called anthocyanins. Various studies and reviews point to anthocyanins' antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, especially for our vessels and eyes. The dark purple pigment of this berry reflects one of the highest percentages of anthocyanins in any fruit

Nothing is better than a mouthful of succulent red or black raspberries ripe off the bush. But raspberries are so much more than just tasty treats. Raspberries contain a special compound known as ellagic acid that is being clinically researched for its regulating effects on healthy cell growth and a healthy inflammation response. The long list of goodies in raspberries is extraordinary and puts it neck in neck with the best of the superfruits. Our certified organic black raspberries are fresh freeze-dried and concentrated to amplify their full spectrum of healthy goodness.

These highly aromatic juicy gems are overflowing with polyphenols that research continues to reveal support our healthy hearts and immune systems and may help to keep our arteries flexible and flowing. The dark bluish purple skin of the Concord grape and its seeds contain much of the goodness we attribute to these yummy super-fruits. It's all about the power of purple! Our certified organic concord grapes are fresh freeze-dried to create the perfect synergy for optimal health and wellness.

Green papaya is rich in papain enzyme, a great digestive supporter that is especially useful for assisting with protein breakdown and absorption. Used heavily in Asian cuisine and as a traditional remedy for creating a well-balanced digestive environment, green papaya is the rare, young, and less ripe version of the bright orange tropical fruit you may be more familiar with.

The lingonberry is a distant cousin to the cranberry and grows wild in Scandinavia's forests. These tart red berries are much smaller and juicier than the cranberry and are bursting with health advantages. Research indicates that they can actually support important liver and cellular antioxidant enzymes, and support healthy blood vessels in those with blood sugar issues. Lingonberry certainly deserves its newfound super-berry stardom.

Hailing from the pristine wonderland of Patagonia, the maqui berry has one of the highest levels of anthocyanins of any berry. These bluish-purple pigments are amazing healthy aging marvels. The native Mapuche Indians have consumed maqui berries for hundreds of years and attribute their renowned stamina and vigor to these edibles.

Sweet, succulent, and just a wee bit tart, sweet cherries are deep red glossy globes of goodness and a real treat for the senses. Promising research on this tart variety of cherry uncovers a variety of uses from supporting healthy sleep (from its naturally occurring melatonin) to healthy joints, and a healthy inflammatory response. Like many of its superfruit cohorts, sour cherry is teeming with polyphenols that are notorious for busting detrimental free radical oxidation. Much tarter than the sweet cherry, and definitely better for us!

The wild blueberry is much more nutritionally concentrated than the store-bought and more familiar cultivated blueberry. Our wild, indigo blue morsels are picked at their zenith of ripeness and contain plentiful proanthocyanadins and anthocyanins. Blueberries in general have always been praised for their ability to support our eyes, hearts, brains, and vessels.