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19 Super Fruits

ACAI BERRY
Amazon rainforest fruit with a protein equivalent to eggs, monounsaturated fat and polyunsaturated fat ratio nearly identical to olive oil, 20 phytonutrients and blood-sugar friendly glycaemic index. 30 times the anthocyanin content of red wine and packed with potent plant antioxidants and polyphenols. Loaded with vitamins, especially E and trace minerals such as copper, iron and calcium.

APRICOTS
Packed with vitamins, minerals,and dietary fibre. betacarotene Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Potassium.

ARONIA BERRY
Powerful proanthocyanins, flavonols, polyphenols and quinic acid ( 10 times more than cranberries )

BANANA
Healthy snack , this high fibre fruit contains no fat, sodium or cholesterol. It is a great source of Potassium, Vit B6 , Vit C and Magnesium.

BILBERRY
Impressive list of Flavonoids, anthocyanins and resveratrol.

BLUEBERRY
Very high antioxidant activity especially from its anthocyanins.

CAMU-CAMU
A purple skinned fruit from Peru is esteemed in Japan. It is full of flavonoids, Vit C , amino acids and Potassium

CHERRY
Cherries possess both anti-inflammatory and astringent properties. They are rich in Vit C, Potassium, magnesium and other trace minerals. In fact over 150 phytonutrients have been isolated from cherries.

CRANBERRY
Reduces E Coli bacteria in urine and tooth decay-forming Strep Mutans in the mouth. Very high in Vit C and proanthocyanins and polyphenols.

KIWI FRUIT
Contain Vit E, Vit A, Vit C, trace minerals, and dietary fibre

LYCHEE
Tropical fruit from South China, low calorie but has more Vit C than citrus fruit, as much fibre as an apple and Potassium levels like a banana.

NASHI PEAR
The Asian pear contains many vitamins and minerals, dietary fibre and B Vitamins.

PASSION FRUIT
Contains Potassium, Vit C, Fibre and anti-inflammatory agents.

PEAR
The European pear has a variety of nutrients, including Potassium, Vit C and polphenols.

POMEGRANATE
Pomegranate juice is one of nature's most powerful anti-oxidants, containing an extremely high level of polyphenols and free radical-fighting agents.

PRUNE
Plums possess impressive anti-oxidant properties, but when converted into prunes their anti-oxidant levels can increase up to 600%. They are full of Viatmins, minerals and dietary fibre.

PURPLE GRAPE
Grapes contain Resveratrol, the potent anti-oxidant found in red wine. Grape seeds contain proanthocyanins and flavonoids.

WHITE GRAPE
A great source of anti-oxidants, especially Vit C.

WOLFBERRY
Wolfberry contains Lycium Barbaum polysaccharide LBP which can repair DNA.
It also has 18 amino acids and 21 trace minerals.
The majority of physicians and health professionals believe ther is a clear association between a diet high in fruit and a lowered risk of several chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease.

The Oxygen Radical Absorption Capacity ORAC of fruits and vegetables has been determined in thousands of tests by The National Institutes Of Aging and USDA Human Nutrition research Center on Ageing.

For example the ORAC value of
Carrot = 50 umoleTE/g
Cherry = 100
Spinach = 150
Blueberry = 260
Acai Fruit = 1026

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