AçaiAt the heart of
VANU’s formulation is the
açai berry (pronounced ah-sigh-
ee), a nutrient-rich
superfood from the Amazon
Rainforest. The
rainforests are thought to hold the key to treating many ailments. For thousands of years, the indigenous people of South America have known about the
açai’s amazing powers. Now those secrets are imparted to you.
The
açai berry has a protein profile similar to an egg. It has the fatty acid profile comparable to olive oil, and is rich in amino acids, vitamins, and fiber. This exotic
superfruit contains 10 times more antioxidants than grapes, and 30 times the
anthocyanins of red wine.
Anthocyanins,
flavonoid pigments that give plants and fruits their beautiful pigmentation, have powerful antioxidant properties. Research has shown individuals who consumed the
açai berry experienced reduced signs of aging, lower cholesterol, increased energy, and reduction of inflammation.
Other Reported Benefits:
Greater energy / stamina
Improved mental focus
Better sleep
Improved digestion
Improved sexual function
Weight loss
CupuaçuThe
cupuaçu (pronounced
koo-poo-ah-sue), a relative of the cacao plant, is a melon-sized fruit with a husk-covered, coconut-like shell. Its taste has been described as a combination of chocolate, bananas and passion fruit. Described as "a pharmacy in a fruit."
Cupuaçu is packed with antioxidant
phytonutrients and is high in
flavonoids, plant pigments found in fruits and vegetables. Like their better-known chemical cousins, the
carotenes,
flavonoids possess amazing antioxidant benefits.
Cacao
Cacao beans come from the fruit of the Cacao Tree that grows in tropical
rainforests. Raw cacao, the uncooked form of chocolate, has some of the highest antioxidant values of all the natural foods in the world. Recent research studies have shown a link between cacao and increased cardiovascular health. Cacao also appears to have anti-aging and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a good source of minerals like magnesium, sulfur, calcium, iron, zinc, copper, potassium and manganese, as well as B Vitamins.
Camu CamuCamu Camu, a bush that grows in the Peruvian
Rainforest, produces a cherry-sized fruit with purplish-red skin and a yellow pulp. The fruit has 30 to 60 times more vitamin C than an orange. It is also an excellent source of potassium and other powerful
phytochemicals with healthful benefits, including the amino acids
serine,
valine and
leucine.
Camu Camu has been known to be energizing, mood-balancing and highly effective in boosting the immune system.
Goji Berries
The
goji berry (sometimes called the
wolfberry) has been consumed in China for thousands of years for its medicinal benefits. In 2006, Time Magazine called the
goji berry the "Breakout
Superfruit of the Year." One of the most nutritionally dense foods on the planet,
goji berries contain 10 times more antioxidants than blueberries and 19 essential and non-essential amino acids. The berries are rich in Vitamins C, E and B, and contain more beta-carotene and
carotenoids than carrots. They contain a powerful group of bio-active chemicals known as polysaccharides, which have been known to favorably affect the immune system and act as beneficial cellular messengers.
Agave
Although sweeter than sugar, agave syrup has a much lower
glycemic index, which means it causes only a gentle rise in blood sugar, rather than the "sugar rush" and subsequent "crash" which many people experience when they eat sugar. Many people who are sensitive to sugar, including some diabetics, can tolerate agave.
Agave syrup is concentrated from the nectar that is produced abundantly in the thick, succulent leaves of the agave plant, which grows naturally throughout Mexico, where it is called the “tree of life and abundance” and is traditionally used in celebration and ceremony.
Vanilla
Our Indonesian Vanilla is unheated and organic – and 100% pure. It’s composed almost entirely of the tiny little black seeds you find inside the vanilla bean. These seeds are where all the flavor and taste reside. This is precisely why the powder delivers such strong, robust vanilla flavor and texture.
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