Nature's blessing pomegranate-acai juice is 100% natural, heat-treated juice. Selected, made from fruit, freshly pressed. Contains naturally occurring sugars. Preservative- and dye-free product preserved exclusively by heat treatment. Contains 80% pomegranate and 20% acai berry.
What is an acai berry?
The acai berry (Euterpe oleracea) is a dark purple berry that grows on palm trees. It is considered one of the most nutrient-rich fruits of the Amazon rainforest. Purple berries are considered the healthiest fruit due to their exceptionally high antioxidant content.
How long have they known each other?
It has been known and consumed in the Brazilian rainforest for centuries. It was a traditional food of the natives. The acai berry was believed to have healing powers. It has been used to treat diarrhea, parasitic infections, bleeding, and ulcers. The decoction made from it was used to reduce fever, alleviate menstrual pains, treat liver diseases, and malaria.
The lentil belongs to the legume order, the legume family. It spread from the mountains of Asia, it is one of the oldest cultivated plants, it was already consumed in Central Europe during the Stone Age. Rich in various nutrients, it is one of the most abundant plant protein sources after soy, contains 24-26% protein, and carries amino acids in a highly usable and easily digestible form.
In terms of digestibility, it is more favorable than, for example, beans or peas. It is one of the favorite and frequently eaten dishes of vegetarians. A big advantage over animal protein sources is that it does not contain cholesterol and saturated fats, yet our food is rich in protein and amino acids. Its carbohydrate content is significant, but since it contains them in a slowly absorbed form, it moderately raises the blood sugar level, so it also has its place in the diet of diabetics.
Blackberry (Rubus) is a plant genus belonging to the subfamily Rosoideae of the rose family. It is native to the temperate zones of Europe, North Africa, Pre-Asia and North America. It occurs in sunny to semi-shady places, for example in light forests or on their edges, on soil rich in lime and nitrogen. In ancient times, it was used as a natural remedy to relieve the symptoms of gout. Regular consumption can greatly contribute to maintaining our health, as it contains valuable nutrients, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and dietary fiber.
Thanks to its valuable nutrients, blackberries play an important role in maintaining mental health. Studies on motor skills and memory show that blackberry enhances brain function and improves short-term memory. Furthermore, regular consumption of blackberries protects brain cells from degeneration and contributes to the prevention of nervous system diseases.
Barley is a monocot plant belonging to the grass family. Due to its gluten content, it is cereal-based and cannot be consumed by people who are sensitive to flour. Barley likes a cooler, wetter climate and does not feel bad at high altitudes: it can be found up to 1,000 meters in the European snows and up to 4,300 meters in the Himalayas. The most ancient and still the most important cereal of the cold temperate zone, its place of origin is Tibet and the Central Chinese Highlands.
Peeled barley?
What does this procedure mean? Hulling is the separation of the shell and the inner part of the kernels of certain cereals or legumes suitable for this purpose (rice, peas, barley, millet, sorghum, oats, etc.) using different hulling machines, preferably with minimal flour and debris formation. From the thus obtained core, a peeled product suitable for human consumption is produced with additional surface treatment and refining processes.
The sunflower spread from North America to Europe during the great geographical discoveries. It became established as an ornamental plant in the gardens of gentlemen, then moved to peasant gardens, and later to fields. Even today, its seed is one of our favorite snacks, and its oil is an important element of healthy nutrition. Its moderate consumption has a positive effect on our body as a whole thanks to its valuable ingredients. According to research, it contributes to the prevention of many diseases.
It is rich in magnesium, a mineral that plays an important role in the metabolism of proteins, fats and carbohydrates, in normalizing circulation, in reducing cholesterol levels. The phosphorus contained in it contributes to the proper functioning of the nervous system, and plays an important role in the development and strengthening of bones and teeth.