Our Raw Freeze Dried Organic Maqui Berry powder ranks highest on a broad spectrum of ORAC tests, used to determine antioxidant levels in foods. In other words, Maqui Berry has one of the highest antioxidant levels of any food in the entire world! In fact, this amazing fruit contains more antioxidants than Acai, Goji and Pomegranate combined together. Maqui is a small, potent, dark purple berry found only in the Patagonia region of South America which stretches from Chile to Antarctica. Bordered by two oceans far away from human pollution, Patagonia is considered one of the most pristine and cleanest places on Earth, a perfect place for this often called "Patagonia Super Fruit" to grow.

This brilliant berry has been a powerful health secret of the Mapuche Indians of Southern and Central Chile who utilized its natural healing abilities and medicinal qualities on a variety of illnesses including ulcers, sore throats, fever, diarrhea, hemorrhoids and tumors. It was also used to aid Mapuche women during childbirth. The Mapuche Indians are known as having one of the longest life spans of any ethnic group on the planet. Many feel it is due to their continuous use of the Maqui Berry. There are legendary stories of Mapuche warriors who drank a sacred Maqui beverage several times a day to provide them with exemplary strength and stamina during battles. The Mapuche remain the only Native American tribe that remained unconquered for over 300 years in their land, sustaining victory time and time again against anyone who challenged. They defeated the Incas, English colonists and Spanish conquistadors who all believed it was due to this phenomenal Maqui drink. It was only through treaties of the 19th century that the Mapuche ultimately blended into the Spanish culture that was established in their homelands. The Maqui Shrub, which means "benevolence and peaceful intention", was one of the three sacred plants of the Mapuche people adorning the ceremonial altars of their festivals. It remains a symbol of health, strength and healing of this renowned tribe.

Once used as an indigenous remedy, today the Maqui berry is being praised as the most powerful botanical antioxidant on Earth due to its vast amount of anthocyanins, polyphenols and bioflavaoids which can protect our bodies from harmful free radicals. Anthocyanins are produced by plants for self protection from the sun and other dangerous biological elements. These anthocyanins are what give the Maqui Berry its rich, deep color. Anthocyanins have been known to neutralize harmful enzymes that can destroy tissue, promoting tissue regeneration and repairing damaged proteins in the blood vessel walls. Anthocyanins may also improve eyesight and support a healthy cardiovascular function and blood sugar levels. Documented studies have revealed that Anthocyanins have a variety of beneficial anti-aging, anti-inflammatory and thermogenic qualities which can stimulate weight loss and ease the pain caused by swelling. Maqui berry is wonderful source of Vitamin A, C, calcium, iron and potassium and provides some of the strongest physiological effects of any individual plant compound.

Some possible benefits of our raw organic Freeze Dried Wildcrafted Maqui Berry powder may include:

● Supporting healthy weight loss & boosts metabolism
● Increasing energy levels, stamina & focus
● Enhancing sexual performance
● Boosting the Immune System
● Supporting of overall cardiovascular health & heart health
● Anti-aging qualities
● Reducing inflammation
● Containing 300% more anthocyanins & 150% more polyphenols than any other food or drink known to man

The high antioxidant content of this amazing fruit helps to naturally boost the immune system, promoting a natural, healthy weight loss. It can speed up digestion, strengthen bones and joints and can clear up your skin. It has even been known to help increase brain function! The secret of the ancient Maqui Berry is now available in its most potent freeze dried form.

Suggested Use: Mix 1 - 2 teaspoons with juice, yogurt or add to your favorite smoothie.

Botanical Name: Aristotelia Chilensis

Other Names: Chilean Wineberry, Maquei, Queldron, Ach, Koelon, and Clon

Origin: Chile - Certified Organic - Wildcrafted

Z Natural Foods strives to offer the highest quality organically grown, raw, vegan, gluten free, non-GMO products available and exclusively uses low temperature drying techniques to preserve all the vital enzymes and nutrients. Our raw freeze dried Maqui Berry powder is wildcrafted and certified organic and passes our strict quality assurance which includes testing for botanical identity, heavy metals, chemicals and microbiological contaminants. ZNaturalFoods.com offers raw Organic Maqui Berry powder packaged in airtight stand-up, resealable foil pouches for optimum freshness. Once opened, just push the air out of the pouch before resealing it in order to preserve maximum potency. Keep your organic freeze dried Maqui Berry powder in a cool, dark, dry place.

Our Garcinia Cambogia Fruit Powder is a 50% extract meaning each serving contains a 50% concentration of the HCA (Hydroxycitric acid).

Garcinia cambogia, a fruit grown in Southern India, works on two levels to promote healthy weight loss. A compound called Hydroxycitric acid (HCA) in garcinia cambogia is effective at blocking the conversion of sugars and starches into fats thereby inhibiting fat storage. HCA also works to suppress appetite by raising the levels of certain brain chemicals such as serotonin.

Our Garcinia Cambogia Powder comes from the forests of Southern India and has been used for thousands of years in the Orient as a dietary supplement. This superfruit is now being used in the West as a new revolutionary way to fight hunger, promote weight loss through appetite control and naturally boost energy levels.

Garcinia Cambogia works by raising the natural serotonin levels of your brain, the natural chemical in our bodies that regulates mood. When a person eats carbohydrates, amino acids are pulled out of your blood to break down the sugar. During this process, room is created in the brain for chemicals used to create neurotransmitters like serotonin. In essence, the brain eventually knows that eating carbohydrates will stimulate these neurotransmitters and provide a feeling of happiness for the moment. This can often lead to the binge eating of carbohydrates. Garcinia Cambogia naturally enhances serotonin without the need of eating carbohydrates allowing you to feel happy and satisfied.

Garcinia Cambogia also helps to boost energy levels by reducing the body's ability to make and store new fat so that previously stored fat is burned off instead and at the same time lowering cholesterol and triglycerides. In the same way, Garcinia Cambogia inhibits the effects of the liver enzyme ATP Cytrate Lyase which is responsible for turning carbohydrates into stored fat, therefore burning off carbohydrates quickly. Calories are then converted into glycogen, the body's natural energy source. People taking Garcinia Cambogia find that they no longer crave fattening foods and enjoy a healthier, nutritious low carb diet. With no known side effects by using Garcinia Cambogia, people no longer need to use stimulants such as caffeine or xenadrine which can cause anxiety, nervousness or insomnia to battle the sluggish feeling commonly associated with a low carb diet. Because of the natural increase of serotonin levels, Garcinia Cambogia has been known to help people succeed in an combined weight loss and exercise program because they naturally feel happy and energetic!

Garcinia Cambogia also has other amazing qualities and is utilized as an anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial and anti-viral agent. This can help to combat the illnesses sometimes associated with a low carb diet. It is also known to be useful in helping diabetics and those with liver disorders due to its cleansing and sugar balancing attributes.

Some possible benefits of our raw Garcinia Cambogia powder may include:

● Appetite control
● Weight reduction
● Reducing the body's ability to store fat
● Helping with urinary & uterus conditions
● Combating ulcers
● Relieving conditions of the throat, chest colds, & cough
● Supporting healthy joints & connective tissue
● Creates a process in the body called thermogenesis
● Alleviating constipation
● Supporting healthy liver function
● Helping with colic
● Fighting intestinal worms, parasites, & Ebola virus
● Combating some strains of the flu virus
● Lowering cholesterol & triglycerides
● Helping with catarrhal conditions of the throat, urinary system, & uterus

Try our raw Garcinia Cambogia powder today to boost your body's natural serotonin levels and get ready to get energized, lose weight and enjoy a healthier balanced diet.

Our raw Garcinia Powder is cultivated with no chemicals or pesticides.

Suggested Use: Mix 1 teaspoon with juice or water 30 minutes prior to meals.

Botanical Name: Garcinia Cambogia

Other Names: Garcinia gummi-gutta, assam fruit, Uppage huli, brindall berry, malabar tamarind, citrin, gambooge, uppagi, garcinia kola, Sinhala, magosteen oil tree, girkapuli, brindle berry.

Origin: India

Z Natural Foods strives to offer the highest quality organically grown, raw, vegan, gluten free, non-GMO products available and exclusively uses low temperature drying techniques to preserve all the vital enzymes and nutrients. Our raw Garcinia Cambogia powder passes our strict quality assurance which includes testing for botanical identity, heavy metals, chemicals and microbiological contaminants. ZNaturalFoods.com offers raw Garcinia Cambogia powder packaged in airtight stand-up, resealable foil pouches for optimum freshness. Once opened, just push the air out of the pouch before resealing it in order to preserve maximum potency. Keep your raw Garcinia Cambogia powder in a cool, dark, dry place.

For more than 4,000 years, coconut water has been revered as a natural source of nutrition, wellness, beauty and hydration. Found throughout tropic and subtropic areas around the world, the coconut is known for its great versatility as seen in the many domestic, commercial, and industrial uses of its different parts. Coconuts which are part of the daily diet of many people are different from any other fruits because they contain a large quantity of "water" and when immature they are known as tender-nuts or jelly-nuts and may be harvested for their juice.

Coconut water, not to be confused with the far richer coconut milk, is the clear, nut flavored juice stored in the interior or endosperm of very young (green) coconuts. Coconut water has long been a staple drink in Southeast Asian nations and is one of the nature's most refreshing drinks consumed worldwide for its nutritious and health benefiting properties.

Coconut's delicious water is obtained by opening a tender, green, healthy, and undamaged coconut. The liquid is clear, sweet, and sterile and composed of unique chemicals such as simple sugars, vitamins, minerals, electrolytes, enzymes, amino acids, and cytokine. In general, young and slightly immature nuts are harvested for drinking purpose when they are about 5-7 months of age.

Fat-free, cholesterol-free, low-calorie, super-hydrating, naturally rich in electrolytes, the benefits of coconut water, seem endless. Dubbed "nature's sports drink" and "life-enhancer" by marketers, its no wonder why celebrities have replaced their acai berry drinks and Kabbalah water with coconut water. In times of famine and war, coconut water has been used as an intravenous fluid and saved many lives. It's the only natural substance that can be safely injected into the human blood stream. Coconut water is commonly offered to patients with diarrhea in many tropic regions to replace fluid loss from the gastrointestinal tract and reduce the need for intravenous therapy. The osmolarity of tender coconut water is slightly greater than that of WHO recommended ORS (Oral Rehydration Therapy) osmolarity. Presence of other biological constituents like amino acids, enzymes, minerals, and fatty acids may account for this higher osmolarity. However, unlike WHO-ORS, its water is very low in sodium and chlorides, but rich in sugars and amino acids.

Coconut water is composed of many naturally occurring bioactive enzymes such as acid phosphatase, catalase, dehydrogenase, diastase, peroxidase, RNA polymerases etc. Altogether, these enzymes aid in digestion and metabolism.

Despite very light consistency, its water has much better composition of minerals like calcium, iron, manganese, magnesium, and zinc than some of fruits like oranges.

Coconut water has phenomenal detoxifying properties that can help flush your body and oxidize cells, resulting in better circulation, healthier organs and clearer skin. Coconut water will help keep your blood cleaner and maintain hormonal balance, which results in clear, radiant skin.

Coconut water is also a very good source of B-complex vitamins such as riboflavin, niacin, thiamin, pyridoxine, and folates. These vitamins are essential in the sense that body requires them from external sources to replenish. In addition, fresh coconut water has small amount of vitamin-C (ascorbic acid); provides about 2.4 mcg or 4% of RDA. Vitamin C is a water-soluble ant-oxidant.

Research studies suggest that cytokinins (e.g., kinetin and trans-zeatin) in coconut water showed significant anti-aging, anti-carcinogenic, and anti-thrombotic effects.

Some possible benefits of our Raw Organic Freeze Dried Coconut Water Powder may include:

● Excellent source of electrolytes
● Improving poor circulation
● High in cytokinins which help regulate cell growth & their divisions & provide significant anti-ageing benefits
● Balancing PH levels
● Carrying nutrients & oxygen to cells
● Keeping the connective tissues strong & hydrated
● Detoxifying the body
● Reducing fever, emotional imbalances, & calming nerves
● Better composition of minerals like potassium, calcium, sodium, magnesium, phosphorous, & zinc than other fruits
● Very good for hydrating the body
● Helping increase HDL (good) cholesterol
● Combating intestinal worms, parasites, lipid-coated viruses, & other gastrointestinal tract infections
● Low in carbohydrates, sugars, & fat
● Revitalizing your cells
● Cleansing your digestive tract
● Boosting your metabolism
● Containing lauric acid which aids in flushing the liver
● Having anti-fungal, anti-viral, antibiotic, anti-bacterial, antiprozoal, anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory, & antioxidant activity
● Excellent source of B-complex vitamins
● When applied topically may help with acne, age spots, wrinkles, stretch marks, cellulite, & eczema
● Flushing poisons out of the bloodstream when administered continuously for 40 days
● Reducing kidney & urethral stones
● Helping digestion & metabolism because of many bioactive enzymes such as acid phosphatase, catalase, dehydrogenase, diastase, peroxidase, RNA-polymerases etc.

This product contains a small amount of tapioca maltodextrin, which is a starch made from organically grown non-GMO yuca root (cassava root). This starch acts as a drying agent and is necessary to keep this powder from clumping into hard chunks or one solid brick.

For more information about tapioca starch derived from cassava root (yuca root) click here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cassava

Suggested Use: Mix 1 tablespoon with water, juice, yogurt, or add to your favorite smoothie. One pound of our Organic Freeze Dried Coconut Water Powder contains about 32 servings which is equivalent to the coconut water from 32 fresh young coconuts. One rounded tablespoon (14 g) is equivalent to drinking all of the coconut water (12 oz) contained in an average sized young coconut.

Botanical Source: Cocos nucifera

Other Names: Coconut juice, coconut water

Origin: Philippines - Certified Organic

Z Natural Foods strives to offer the highest quality organically grown, raw, vegan, gluten free, non-GMO products available and exclusively uses low temperature drying techniques to preserve all the vital enzymes and nutrients. Our Raw Freeze Dried Coconut Water Powder is certified Organic and passes our strict quality assurance which includes testing for botanical identity, heavy metals, chemicals and microbiological contaminants. ZNaturalFoods.com offers Raw Organic Freeze Dried Coconut Water Powder packaged in airtight stand-up, resealable foil pouches for optimum freshness. Once opened, just push the air out of the pouch before resealing it in order to preserve maximum potency. Keep your Raw Organic Freeze Dried Coconut Water Powder in a cool, dark, dry place.

Raw Green Papaya is an incredibly healthy fruit naturally packed with powerful vitamins, enzymes and phytonutritents. Raw Green papaya contains vital nutrients including potassium, magnesium and vitamins A, C, E and B. The benefits of green papaya are not just limited to its own nutrition. Green papaya has a synergistic effect when combined with other nutrient dense foods as it improves the digestion and uptake of nutrients. Raising enzyme levels and improving assimilation within the body also helps fortify the body's natural immune response.

Green papaya contains two of the most powerful plant proteolytic enzymes: papain and chymopapain. These enzymes are effective at breaking down proteins, fats and carbs as well as aiding healthy digestion. The enzyme papain can only be found in the papaya fruit and is superior to the pepsin produced by our own stomachs. Unlike our natural pepsin which is only activated when in an acidic environment, the papain found in the Green Papaya can digest protein in any pH stomach environment; alkaline, acid or neutral pH. Papain converts proteins into essential amino acids such as arginine, which cannot be produced by the body. These enzymes are also helpful in digesting carbohydrates and fats so Green Papaya is most beneficial to people with enzyme deficiencies or those with a low stomach acid output. The two enzymes found in this fruit work together to soothe and calm the digestive system and can also aide those with ulcers.

Green papaya can be useful for most gastrointestinal ailments; from easing indigestion to enhancing your bodies defense of colon cancer. The enzyme carpaine present in the green papaya possesses an antiseptic quality that helps prevent an overgrowth of undesirable intestinal bacteria and parasites while creating a well balanced environment for beneficial intestinal flora to flourish. It is extremely beneficial to cleaning the dead tissue and waste matter from the intestinal walls and is even known to dissolve pus and mucus. Carpaine in green papaya may also be helpful in alleviating hardening of the arteries by assisting to dissolve injured or hardened tissue.

Some possible benefits of our raw Green Papaya powder may include:

● Improving digestive health
● Boosting the immune system
● Protecting against urinary track infections
● Improving milk flow in new mothers
● Healing problematic skin conditions & injuries
● Soothing inflammation
● Cleansing intestinal track
● Aiding in elimination of parasites & amoeba
● Fighting nausea & constipation
● Promoting cardiovascular health
● Regenerating muscle tissue
● Increasing elimination of toxins
● Increasing energy
● Fighting infections
● Reducing travel & motion sickness when combined with ginger
● Accelerating the healing of burns, sores, & wounds when used topically

Green papaya is a powerful fruit full of essential nutrients and enzymes to promote digestive health. Since enzyme levels decline as the fruit ripens, our papaya is picked when it is still green to retain all of its natural enzymatic qualities.

Our raw Green Papaya Powder comes from mature unripened papaya naturally cultivated without the use of chemicals or pesticides.

Suggested Use: Mix 1 - 2 teaspoons with juice, yogurt or add to your favorite smoothie.

Botanical Name: Carica Papaya

Other Names: paw paw, kates, papaw, Mamaeiro

Origin: Ecuador

Z Natural Foods strives to offer the highest quality organically grown, raw, vegan, gluten free, non-GMO products available and exclusively uses low temperature drying techniques to preserve all the vital enzymes and nutrients. Our raw Green Papaya powder passes our strict quality assurance which includes testing for botanical identity, heavy metals, chemicals and microbiological contaminants. ZNaturalFoods.com offers raw Green Papaya powder packaged in airtight stand-up, resealable foil pouches for optimum freshness. Once opened, just push the air out of the pouch before resealing it in order to preserve maximum potency. Keep your raw Green Papaya powder in a cool, dark, dry place.

Schizandra, also spelled Schisandra, is revered for its ability to promote energy, vitality, and life. It is one of the primary herbs used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for thousands of years.

This unusual berry holds a top spot in Traditional Chinese Medicine for its superior medicinal benefits, where it is considered one of the 50 fundamental herbs. They are most often used in dried form, and boiled to make a tea. Medicinally it is used as a tonic and restorative adaptogen with notable clinically documented liver protecting effects. The primary hepatoprotective (liver protecting) and immuno-modulating constituents are the lignans schizandrin, deoxyschizandrin, gomisins, and pregomisin, which are found in the seeds of the fruit.

In China, Schizandra is also used to increase "the water of the genitals," referring to its use in nourishing sexual fluids. It is also said to "calm the heart and quiet the spirit." Long term use is said to help to beautify the skin. Schizandra is also said to build wei chi, the defense energy of the body, so one is better able to resist infection. Schizandra is listed among China's most important herbs, and Chinese herbal medicine described Schizandra as a high-grade herbal drug useful for a wide variety of medical conditions - especially as a kidney tonic and lung astringent. Chinese herbalists still use Schizandra for coughs, night sweats, insomnia, thirst and physical exhaustion.

Schizandra is currently popular worldwide as a tonic, and in Asia, it is used as a food source. Schizandra Berry helps the body adapt to stress and nourishes the nervous system. Modern Chinese research suggests that lignins in Schizandra regenerate liver tissue damaged by harmful influences such as viral hepatitis and alcohol. Lignins are thought to lower blood levels of serum glutamic pyruvic trans-aminase (SGPT), a marker for infective hepatitis and other liver disorders. Schizandra fruit may also have an adaptogenic action, much like the herb Ginseng (Panax).

Schizandra has gained popularity by providing an alternative to caffeine. According to the book "Herbal Medicine, Healing and Cancer" by Donald Yance, Yance states that the schizandra berry activates the nervous system without the jittery side effect of caffeine. Schizandra has an adaptogenic quality, which means it can restore energy balance to the body. As reported by the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, schizandra induced sleep in some mice and reduced sleep in others.

Laboratory work suggests that Schizandra may improve work performance, build strength and help to reduce fatigue. It is also used as a mild sedative. Using the berries internally is thought to help the body to better utilize oxygen, thereby improving human endurance. In China, a few berries are chewed daily for one hundred days in a row as a tonic to improve coordination and concentration. In the treatment of hepatitis, Schizandra has demonstrated a 76% success rate without harmful side effects. The primary chemical constituents of this herb include sesquicarene, lignins (schizandrin, deoxyschizandrin, gomisin), schizoandrol, citral, phytosterols (stigmasterol, beta-sitosterol), vitamins C and E, essential oils and numerous acids.

As documented by the Health Sciences Institute, schizandra raises your body's amounts of the enzyme glutathione, which detoxifies you and, in turn, improves mental clarity. Yance describes schizandra berry as an herb that develops mental and physical health and can potentially increase the body's ability to adapt to varied stimuli.

Russian scientists in the Far East regions where the berries and seeds were used by hunters to improve night vision, as a tonic and to reduce hunger, thirst and exhaustion since "it gives forces to follow a sable all the day without food". "Pharmacological studies on animals have shown that Schizandra increases physical working capacity and affords a stress-protective effect against a broad spectrum of harmful factors including heat shock, skin burn, cooling, frostbite, immobilization, swimming under load in an atmosphere with decreased air pressure, aseptic inflammation, irradiation, and heavy metal intoxication. The phytoadaptogen exerts an effect on the central nervous, sympathetic, endocrine, immune, respiratory, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal systems, on the development of experimental atherosclerosis, on blood sugar and acid-base balance, and on uterus myotonic activity."

Some possible benefits of our Raw Organic Schizandra Berry Powder may include:

● Adaptogenic actions
● Increasing energy without the jittery side effect of caffeine
● Detoxifying the entire body
● Improving coordination
● Nourishing the nervous system
● Reducing coughs
● Removing parasites
● Improving night vision
● Boosting concentration & mental focus
● Reducing hunger & thirst
● Restoring energy balance to the body
● Beautifies the skin
● Helping the body to better utilize oxygen
● Regenerating liver tissue
● Raising your body's glutathione enzyme levels
● Helping the body adapt to mental & physical stresses
● Improving liver & kidney health
● Reducing insomnia
● Increasing energy supply to vital organs
● Improving work performance, building strength & helping to reduce fatigue

The fully ripe, sun-dried fruit is used medicinally, and it has a sour, sweet, salty, hot and bitter taste. This unusual combination of flavors is reflected in Schisandra's Chinese name, wu-wei-zi, meaning "five taste fruit." Perhaps the best adjective to describe the taste is to just call it intense.

Suggested Use: Mix 1 teaspoon twice daily with juice, yogurt or add to your favorite smoothie.

Botanical Name: Schisandra chinensis

Other Names: Five flavor berry, Schizandra berry, Magnola vine, Wu-wei-zi, Gomishi, Schisandra Fruit, Fruit of Five Flavors, Sandra Berry Vine, Omicha

Origin: China - Certified Organic

Z Natural Foods strives to offer the highest quality organically grown, raw, vegan, gluten free, non-GMO products available and exclusively uses low temperature drying techniques to preserve all the vital enzymes and nutrients. Our Raw Schizandra Berry powder is certified organic and passes our strict quality assurance which includes testing for botanical identity, heavy metals, chemicals and microbiological contaminants. ZNaturalFoods.com offers Raw Organic Schizandra Berry powder packaged in airtight stand-up, resealable foil pouches for optimum freshness. Once opened, just push the air out of the pouch before resealing it in order to preserve maximum potency. Keep your Organic Raw Schizandra Berry powder in a cool, dark, dry place.

Known as the "Holy Fruit of the Himalayas," sea buckthorn has been cherished by native Tibetans for centuries for its incredible nutritive qualities. Sea buckthorn grows high in the Himalayan region and has been used in Asia over the centuries as an herbal medicine to relieve cough, aid digestion, invigorate blood circulation, and alleviate pain.

Sea buckthorn is a source powerful antioxidants and rare fatty acids, thanks to its very high vitamin C, carotenoid, and phenolic content. As a result of the powerful antioxidant levels, its ability to protect against aging of the skin and the effects of environmental pollution has been noted. The beneficial uses of this berry were recognized by ancient civilizations. The Greeks were the first to discover the benefits of the Sea Buckthorn berries 1,200 years ago. The berries are mentioned in Chinese and Tibetan medical texts from around 1,000 years ago.

Sea buckthorn's berries contain more than 100 different kinds of nutrients and bio-active substances including vitamins, fatty acids and free amino acids. Recent scientific studies indicate that sea buckthorn supports the immune system and may help protect the liver.

Today, over one hundred and twenty specific studies on sea buckthorn and countless studies on the biological properties found in the plant have shown that this small berry promotes good health. Sea buckthorn has been called the superfruit, and given its nutritional profile, it is no wonder. This fruit has a high abundance of some of the rarest and most powerful antioxidants in the world. Not only that, but it is the only plant known to contain essential fatty acids 3, 6, 7, and 9.

Sea buckthorn contains more than 190 biologically active compounds. Included in these 190 nutrients are the following:

● Vitamins A, B1, B2, C, D, K, and P
● Omega 3, 6, 7 & 9 (Essential Fatty Acids or EFAs)
● 42 Lipids
● Organic Acids
● Amino Acids
● Folate (also known as vitamin B9 & natural folic acid)
● Tocopherols
● Flavonoids
● Phenols
● Terpenes
● Tannins
● 20 Mineral Elements

Some possible benefits of our raw wildcrafted Sea Buckthorn powder may include:

● Improving cardiovascular health
● Relief for the cough
● Improving skin complexion, anti-acne treatment
● Supporting for healthy blood sugar levels
● Helping for scald & burn wound repair
● Aiding digestion
● Cellular rejuvenation
● Natural energy boost
● Reducing inflammation
● Invigorating blood circulation
● Healing Mucosa injuries
● Improving brain & nervous system function
● Alleviating pain
● Protecting against premature aging of the skin
● Fighting cellular mutation
● Strong antioxidant network
● Improving nervous system health

External uses of sea buckthorn include treating a wide variety of skin damage, including burns, bedsores, eczema, dermatitis and radiation injury.

Suggested Use: Mix 1 - 2 teaspoons with juice, yogurt or add to your favorite smoothie.

Botanical Name: Hippophae Rhamnoides

Other Names: Seabuckthorn, Argasse, Argousier, Buckthorn, Chharma, Dhar-Bu, Espino Armarillo, Espino Falso, Finbar, Grisset, Meerdorn, Oblepikha, Purging Thorn, Rokitnik, Sallow Thorn, Sanddorn, Sea Buckhorn, Sceitbezien, Sea-Buckthorn, Seedorn, Star-Bu, Tindved

Origin: Spain - Wildcrafted

Z Natural Foods strives to offer the highest quality organically grown, raw, vegan, gluten free, non-GMO products available and exclusively uses low temperature drying techniques to preserve all the vital enzymes and nutrients. Our raw wild Sea Buckthorn Fruit powder passes our strict quality assurance which includes testing for botanical identity, heavy metals, chemicals and microbiological contaminants. ZNaturalFoods.com offers wild raw Sea Buckthorn powder packaged in airtight stand-up, resealable foil pouches for optimum freshness. Once opened, just push the air out of the pouch before resealing it in order to preserve maximum potency. Keep your wildcrafted raw Sea Buckthorn Fruit powder in a cool, dark, dry place.

Yumberry is a unique Chinese fruit crop which is mainly cultivated in the subtropical region of southeast China. It has been around a long time, around 6000 years ago and was eaten as wild in the south of the Yangtze River. The fruit is actually called yang-mei. The way the Chinese pronounce it in their dialect is 'yang-mee', which sounds similar to yummy. So Charles Stenftenagel (a garden products importer from Indiana), coined the name yumm-berry in 2003 when he was visiting China.

Yumberries have the look of a juicy raspberry and come in 100 different varieties ranging in color from purple and red to pink and white. Their flavor is a cross between a pomegranate and a cranberry, and their texture is something like an orange. Like pomegranate and raspberry, yumberry is rich in antioxidants, which give them their color.

Yum-berry is a healthy fruit high in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals; including vitamin C, thiamine, riboflavin and carotene that have been used since ancient times in China for medicinal purposes. This appetizing super fruit aids in saliva secretion, will clear up hard digested food in your stomach, cure stomach aches, and ‘dispel summer heat’. It will also prevent sugars from being converted to fat in the body.

Free radicals cause oxidation in the cells which then promotes aging and disease. The yumberry is rich in polynutrients and oligomeric proanthocyanidins which fight the free radicals. These polynutrients give the fruit their bright red color. The yumberry contains OPC, or Oligomeric Proanthocyandins, water soluble pigment that changes with the acidity or alkalinity of the cells. This naturally occurring component helps in preventing the aging process. Humans cannot produce OPC by themselves, thus it is obtained from fruit and vegetables.

OPC also helps to reduce blood pressure by restricting enzyme activity and is known to protect the cardiovascular system. Free radicals harden the blood vessels and oxidation of LDL causes atherosclerosis or even cerebral infarction. OPC repairs damaged cells and nurtures those that are in need of care.

Free radicals erode the connective tissue of joints causing inflammation. OPC neutralises the effects of the free radicals, nurtures and prevents further damage. OPC is thus valuable in helping with arthritis and other inflammations. Diabetes mellitus is caused by free radical damage and erosion to the pancreas. As they destroy the normal secretions of the pancreas, insulin decreases and contributes to the forming of Diabetes mellitus. OPC helps to make the blood vessels within the pancreas strong and flexible ensuring that insulin secretion is increased and blood sugar is metabolised.

The eyes are sensitive organs and easily damaged by free radical stirred up by radiation. The high intensity ultraviolet rays from sunlight, and radiation damage caused by computer displays, cause damage to the retina and destroying visual crystals. OPCs prevent oxidation of the visual crystal protein and hinder cataract formation.

The fruit is only harvested for three weeks a year between June and July. Nevertheless, according to the New York Times, there are twice as many acres of yumberry trees in China as there are apple orchards in the United States. Further, because the trees have a high tolerance to pests and diseases, they are usually grown without pesticides or chemicals.

Some possible benefits of our Raw Yumberry Juice Powder may include:

● Combating E.Coli
● Cleansing the stomach & intestines
● Protecting the cardiovascular system
● Reducing your blood pressure & protect your heart health
● Lowering bad (LDL) cholesterol
● Protecting your eyesight & reduce your risk of cataracts
● Lowering high blood pressure thus protects the heart
● Combating free radicals 20 times better than vitamin C & 50 times better than vitamin E
● Stimulating saliva secretion & clearing difficult to digest food in the stomach
● Preventing sugars in the body from converting into fats
● Strengthening cell membranes
● Fight inflammation & associated diseases such as arthritis
● Reducing gastrointestinal problems including diarrhea, constipation, & stomach aches

Suggested Use: Mix 1 - 2 tablespoons with juice, yogurt or add to your favorite smoothie. Use to add flavor and nutrition to any recipe.

Botanical Name: Myrica rubra

Other Names: Yang Mei, waxberries, yum-berry, Chinese bayberry, yumberries, Japanese bayberry red bayberry, yamamomo, polar plum, Strawberry tree, yangmei

Origin: China

Z Natural Foods strives to offer the highest quality organically grown, raw, vegan, gluten free, non-GMO products available and exclusively uses low temperature drying techniques to preserve all the vital enzymes and nutrients. Our raw Yumberry Juice powder passes our strict quality assurance which includes testing for botanical identity, heavy metals, chemicals and microbiological contaminants. ZNaturalFoods.com offers raw Yumberry Juice powder packaged in airtight stand-up, resealable foil pouches for optimum freshness. Once opened, just push the air out of the pouch before resealing it in order to preserve maximum potency. Keep your raw Yumberry Juice powder in a cool, dark, dry place.

African Mango Seed (otherwise known as Dika Nut or Irvingia Gabonensis) has been shown to be an effective weight loss aid. The soluble fibre of the seed of Irvingia gabonensis delays stomach emptying, leading to a more gradual absorption of dietary sugar. This helps reduce the elevation of blood sugar levels that is typical after a meal. Irvingia gabonensis seed fibre can bind to bile acids in the gut and carry them out of the body, which requires the body to convert more cholesterol into bile acids. This can result in the lowering of blood cholesterol as well as other blood lipids. Several grams per day of Irvingia gabonensis may help reduce total blood cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, and triglycerides and in some cases raise HDL cholesterol.

Some possible benefits of our raw wildcrafted African Mango Seed Powder may include:

● Effective weight loss aid
● Supporting healthy cholesterol & blood lipid levels
● Slowing absorption of dietary sugars which reduces blood sugar after meals

Suggested Use: Mix 1/2 - 1 teaspoon with juice, yogurt or add to your favorite smoothie.

Botanical Name: Irvingia Gabonensis

Other Names: Dika Nut, Dikka seed, Bush mango, Wild Mango, African Mango, Ogbono

Origin: Ghana - Wildcrafted

Z Natural Foods strives to offer the highest quality organically grown, raw, vegan, gluten free, non-GMO products available and exclusively uses low temperature drying techniques to preserve all the vital enzymes and nutrients. Our raw African mango seed powder passes our strict quality assurance which includes testing for botanical identity, heavy metals, chemicals and microbiological contaminants. ZNaturalFoods.com offers wild irvingia gabonensis powder packaged in airtight stand-up, resealable foil pouches for optimum freshness. Once opened, just push the air out of the pouch before resealing it in order to preserve maximum potency. Keep your wildcrafted African mango powder in a cool, dark, dry place.

Raw Organic Triphala ("three fruits"), an herbal formulation originating in India, has been found to act as a complete body cleanser. Not only does Triphala help to detoxify and cleanse the colon, it also purifies the blood and removes toxins from the liver. Other cleansing benefits of Triphala include reducing cholesterol (serum cholesterol) and helping reduce high blood pressure.

Triphala is made from the fruits of three trees that grow in India and the Middle East (Sanskrit term triphala literally means three fruits). The fruits are dried, ground into powder, and blended in a precise manner developed by the ancient Ayurvedic herbalists. The three herbs that comprise triphala have potent healing properties:

Amalaki (Amla, Indian gooseberry, emblica officinalis) is considered one of the best rejuvenating herbs in Ayurveda. It's a strong natural antioxidant containing 20 times more vitamin C than orange juice. In India, amalaki is known as the nurse herb because it strengthens the immune system and cools the body.

Haritaki (Harada, terminalia chebula) has the strongest laxative powers of the three fruits contained in triphala. In Tibet, haritaki is so highly revered that in their sacred paintings, it's often depicted in the extended palm of the medicine Buddha. The herb also has astringent properties.

Bibhitaki (Behada, terminalia belerica) is an excellent rejuvenative with both laxative and astringent properties. It eliminates excess mucous in the body and provides support for a variety of lung conditions, including bronchitis and asthma.

Triphala gently cleanses and detoxifies the body without irritating the colon. In addition, unlike other laxatives that deplete the body, triphala actually strengthens and nourishes the bones, nervous system, and reproductive organs. In recent years, a number of research studies have found new uses for this herb, including reducing mutated cellular growth. It is also found to have high antioxidant qualities, and is even useful for noise and stress induced conditions.

Triphala is taken as a general health tonic, useful for all body types and a variety of conditions. It is commonly recommended to tone and strengthen the digestive system, particularly in cases of weak digestion and constipation. Triphala is a gentle laxative that can be used daily and is not habit-forming, and has no adverse effects on the intestinal flora (the microorganisms that aid digestion). It is said to improve the function of the stomach and intestines, and is also useful for cases of excess stomach acid. Triphala regulates and detoxifies the bowels, improves overall health by increasing the efficiency and absorption of digestion, and reduces gas. It has a balancing effect on the body's metabolism, and is prescribed to restore appetite. The herbal compound also helps the body to eliminate excess fat, by improving metabolism. Because of its gentle properties, triphala is recommended as a digestive aid for the elderly and for those with sensitive stomachs.

In addition to restoring the balance of the digestive tract, triphala is used as a blood builder and purifier, and may increase red blood cell count and hemoglobin levels. Because of its balancing effect on blood sugar levels it may be useful for those with diabetes and hypoglycemia. It also has anti-cholesterol and anti-mucus properties in the body. Triphala is believed to strengthen the kidneys and liver, and can be helpful for hepatitis sufferers.

Raw Triphala has a strong taste. It is recommended to drink it with juice or to place honey on the tongue before swallowing. It is often possible to find Triphala in pill form however, the powdered form is much more effective and can be mixed thoroughly in a small amount of cold or warm water or simmered in water and drunk as a medicinal tea. When used as a digestive tonic or laxative, it is best taken in the evening, about two hours after eating, and at least 30 minutes before bedtime. No food should be eaten for one and a half hours after ingestion.

Some possible benefits of our raw organic Triphala powder may include:

● Feeling pure, light & revitalized
● Removing toxins, accumulations, gas & distention without irritating the colon
● Reducing Fibromyalgia pain
● Nourishing your nervous system, blood & muscle
● Improving Adrenal function
● Nourishing the bones, nervous system, & reproductive organs
● Strengthening immune system
● Eliminating excess mucous
● Astringent properties
● Reducing noise & stress induced conditions
● Laxative properties
● Potent healing properties
● Fighting Scabies
● Being a great rejuvenator & antioxidant
● Increasing digestion, assimilation & reduce fat
● Helping a variety of lung conditions, including bronchitis & asthma
● Detoxifying every system in the body
● Cooling the body
● Regulating & vitalizing your metabolism

Suggested Use: Mix 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon with juice, yogurt, or add to your favorite smoothie.

Botanical Names: Emblica Officinalis, Terminalia Chebula, Terminalia Belerica

Other Names: Amalaki, Bibhitaki, Haritaki

Origin: India - Certified Organic

Z Natural Foods strives to offer the highest quality organically grown, raw, vegan, gluten free, non-GMO products available and exclusively uses low temperature drying techniques to preserve all the vital enzymes and nutrients. Our raw Triphala powder is certified organic and passes our strict quality assurance which includes testing for botanical identity, heavy metals, chemicals and microbiological contaminants. ZNaturalFoods.com offers Organic raw Triphala powder packaged in airtight stand-up, resealable foil pouches for optimum freshness. Once opened, just push the air out of the pouch before resealing it in order to preserve maximum potency. Keep your raw Organic Triphala powder in a cool, dark, dry place.

Our 100% pure Wildcrafted Organic Freeze Dried Acerola Cherry powder is the most naturally potent form of Acerola available. The freeze drying process is optimal to retain and preserve the nutrients in organic acerola. We take the skin and pulp of the acerola cherry and dry at -20 degrees °C in a vacuum. Compare our freshly freeze dried organic acerola cherry powder with any other on the market and you will see it can't be beat. Absolutely 100% pure - no coloring, citric acid or synthetic ascorbic acid added, just pure optimally preserved raw acerola cherry.

The Acerola cherry is well known for its exceptionally high vitamin C content. The vitamin C content of one tiny cherry is 65 times higher than what is found in an orange. In other words, the vitamin C found in one cherry is equal to the minimum daily requirement needed by the body. The vitamin C prevalent in acerola can help boost the immune system, strengthen the liver, improve skin and improve your body's ability to regenerate tissue. It also may help boost your bodies immune system which can help prevent colds, infections, hair loss and dental problems. The free radical scavenging benefits of Acerola are also useful for preventing abnormal growths and fighting cellular aging.

Organic raw wild acerola cherries are an excellent source of powerful antioxidants, carotenoids and flavonoids. They are rich in protein and mineral salts especially iron, phosphorus, calcium and magnesium. And also have marked anti-fungal activity. Acerola also contains high levels of Vitamin A, potassium and folate. Vitamin A is beneficial for eye health and neutralizing free radicals in the body. The potassium helps regulate blood pressure and heart function and can even elevate mood. Folate is essential for cellular growth, protecting against heart disease and for the proper development of fetuses during pregnancy.

In folk medicine, acerola cherry's were eaten to reduce headaches. Recent research done at Michigan State University suggests that the folk medicine practitioners may have been on to something. Researchers point to the anthocyanins found in acerola cherries as the main reason why they have been used to relieve headaches. Anthocyanins have anti inflammatory properties that can help reduce pain and swelling. Acerola has also been traditionally used to help relieve sore throats, fever, constipation, scurvy, diarrhea and liver disorders.

Some possible benefits of our Wildcrafted Raw Organic Freeze Dried Acerola Cherry powder may include:

● Enhancing immune system.
● Helping the growth & repair of tissue
● Aiding in the production of anti-stress hormones
● May help your body fight cellular mutations
● Protecting against infection
● Increasing the absorption of iron
● Helping normalize cholesterol levels
● Regulating blood pressure
● May be beneficial in preventing atherosclerosis
● Aiding in collagen formation
● Protecting against blood clotting & bruising
● Promoting the healing of wounds & burns

Suggested Use: Mix 1 tablespoon with juice, yogurt, or add to your favorite smoothie.

Botanical Name: Malpighia Glabra L.

Other Names: Barbados Cherry, Antilles Cherry, Sour Cherry, West Indian Cherry, Wild Crape Myrtle, Puerto Rican Cherry

Origin: Brazil - Certified Organic - Wildcrafted

Z Natural Foods strives to offer the highest quality organically grown, raw, vegan, gluten free, non-GMO products available and exclusively uses low temperature drying techniques to preserve all the vital enzymes and nutrients. Our raw Freeze Dried Acerola Cherry powder is wildcrafted and certified organic and passes our strict quality assurance which includes testing for botanical identity, heavy metals, chemicals and microbiological contaminants. ZNaturalFoods.com offers wild organic raw Freeze Dried Acerola Cherry powder packaged in airtight stand-up, resealable foil pouches for optimum freshness. Once opened, just push the air out of the pouch before resealing it in order to preserve maximum potency. Keep your organic wildcrafted raw Freeze Dried Acerola Cherry powder in a cool, dark, dry place.

Coffee cherries are the berries of the Coffea plant, which contain the coffee seeds (commonly referred to as coffee beans), and are produced by several species of evergreen shrubs which are cultivated in over 70 countries around the world. The most commonly grown and highest regarded species is Coffea arabica. Once ripe, the red or purple coffee berries are picked and dried. The seeds are then roasted to varying degrees, depending on the desired flavor, before being ground and brewed to create coffee.

Our Green Coffee Bean Extract Powder is made from organically grown ripe raw coffee beans/seeds and then low temperature extracted with alcohol and water to a 50% concentration of the chlorogenic acid. Chlorogenic acid is a polyphenol that is especially abundant in coffee, and is credited with providing many of its beneficial effects. Along with other polyphenols, chlorogenic acid helps drive down the chronic inflammation that is associated with many common diseases of aging, such as diabetes and atherosclerosis. Interestingly enough most of the protective effect of coffee are evident whether caffeinated or decaffeinated.

Coffee consumption has been associated with lower risk of death. That risk reduction applied to what epidemiologists call "all-cause mortality," that is, coffee drinking was associated with a markedly lower risk of dying for any reason at all. The survival association with coffee drinking and death applied to the risk of dying from specific diseases, including heart and lung disease, stroke, diabetes, and infections. It even applied to the risk of dying from injuries and accidents.

Rich in polyphenols, coffee contains over 1,000 different natural compounds that favorably interact within cells. Polyphenols are powerful antioxidants but polyphenols have other, more complex actions, including the surprising ability to modulate gene expression, regulating how much and how often a particular gene is "switched on". That means that polyphenols regulate many of a cell's most fundamental processes, including signaling that tells cells when to die, when to replicate, when to release or respond to other chemical signals, and so on. That means coffee has the ability to turn on genes that promote youthful cellular functions.

The net effects of this impact on cellular signaling include improvements in tissue repair, immunity, and the body's ability to maintain itself in a steady state, called homeostasis. Impaired cellular signaling has been implicated in causing cancer, type 2 diabetes, and the risks for heart disease and stroke.

Coffee's chlorogenic acid can cut the after-meal glucose surge that's known to increase diabetics cardiovascular risks. Other components in coffee enhance this effect by reducing carbohydrate storage and improving insulin sensitivity.

The mechanisms by which coffee consumption reduces cardiovascular problems are many and diverse. Polyphenols found in coffee enhance cholesterol outflow from arterial wall cells, reducing the risk of plaque formation.

Green coffee seed extract is rich in the polyphenols that combat the dangerous structural changes in the heart and liver associated with metabolic syndrome, improve glucose tolerance, reduce blood pressure, and impede the development of fatty liver disease.

Some possible benefits of our Green Coffee Bean Extract Powder may include:

● High in polyphenols with a concentration of at least 50% chlorogenic acid
● Containing over 1,000 different natural compounds
● Increasing physical performance
● Reducing after-meal glucose surges
● Supporting a healthy cardiovascular system
● Improving mood & attention
● Powerful antioxidant properties
● Containing tannins which may reduce dental cavities
● Supporting healthy cholesterol levels
● Reducing constipation
● Protecting primary neuronal cells against hydrogen peroxide-induced cell death
● Helping to preserve cognition & mental function
● Decreasing risk of gout
● Reducing the risk of dangerous blood clots
● Supporting healthy weight loss
● Increasing protection from Parkinson's disease
● Combating Alzheimer's disease & other forms of dementia in older adults
● Reducing internal inflammation
● Improving physical speed & reaction time
● Helping to alleviate headaches
● Increase the effectiveness of gastrointestinal uptake of some pain killers
● Combating cellular mutations
● Reducing the incidence of cirrhosis of the liver
● Stabilizing blood sugar levels in the body
● Lowering incidence of gallstones & gallbladder problems
● Supporting healthy blood pressure levels
● Improving short term memory
● Reducing depression
● Increasing memory performance
● Modulating gene expression - regulating how much & how often a particular gene is "switched on"

Suggested Use: Mix 1/4 teaspoon (1000 mg) with juice or water 30 minutes before each meal.

1000 mg of Green Coffee Bean Extract naturally contains 120 mg of caffeine which is equivalent to 2 cups of coffee.

Botanical Name: Coffea Arabica L.

Other Names: Arabica Green Coffee Beans, Café Marchand, Café Verde, Café Vert, Coffea arabica, Coffea arnoldiana, Coffea bukobensis, Coffea canephora, Coffea liberica, Coffea robusta, Extrait de Café Vert, Extrait de Fève de Café Vert, Fèves de Café Vert, Fèves de Café Vert Arabica, Fèves de Café Vert Robusta, GCBE, GCE, Green Coffee Beans, Green Coffee Bean Extract, Green Coffee Extract, Green Coffee Powder, Poudre de Café Vert, Raw Coffee, Raw Coffee Extract, Robusta Green Coffee Beans.

Origin: China

Z Natural Foods strives to offer the highest quality organically grown, raw, vegan, gluten free, non-GMO products available and exclusively uses low temperature drying techniques to preserve all the vital enzymes and nutrients. Our Green Coffee Bean Extract Powder passes our strict quality assurance which includes testing for botanical identity, heavy metals, chemicals and microbiological contaminants. ZNaturalFoods.com offers Green Coffee Bean Extract Powder packaged in airtight stand-up, resealable foil pouches for optimum freshness. Once opened, just push the air out of the pouch before resealing it in order to preserve maximum potency. Keep your Green Coffee Bean Extract Powder in a cool, dark, dry place.

Amla (aka Amalaki or Indian Gooseberry) is known as the Great Rejuvenator. It is helpful for a variety of digestive problems, enhancing cellular regeneration and is well known for its antibacterial and antioxidant properties. It supports a healthy heart and promotes good blood circulation as well as nourishing the brain and improving mental functions. It has also been used to improve eyesight, regulate elimination, enhances fertility, helps the urinary system, acts as a body coolant, flushes out toxins, increases vitality, strengthens the eyes, improves muscle tone, strengthen the bones and teeth and cause hair and nails to grow. Fortifying for the liver, spleen and lungs, amla is excellent for helping to flush out toxins and has been used for thousands of years in Ayurvedic herbal applications.

Unlike many superfoods being introduced today, the chemical profile of raw Amla cannot be limited to one star ingredient or beneficial compound. Instead, research has discovered an unparalleled spectrum of powerful anti-oxidants, polyphenols, tannic acids and bioflavanoids. Amla also contains a high concentration of amino acids, trace minerals and other beneficial phytonutrients.

Raw Amla (Amalaki) contains the potent phenolic combination of ellagic acid, gallic acid and emblicanin A+B. Together these polyphenols are important for reducing cellular and oxidative stress, destroying immune damaging free radicals and supporting the overall detoxification of the body. The bioflavanoids, rutin and quercetin also contribute to the overall antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and youth promoting qualities of this remarkable fruit. Additionally, amla contains the potent antioxidant enzymes super oxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione peroxidase and catalase.

Amla may also be used externally and works as an excellent moisturizer promoting healthy radiant skin, hair and nails. Raw Amla can be used in shampoos to nourish the hair and scalp and prevent premature grey hair.

Some possible benefits of our raw Amla powder may include:

● Increasing blood flow & circulation even to your smallest capillaries
● Supporting healthy cholesterol levels
● Strong antioxidant properties
● Reducing clot-causing fibrin levels
● Prevent premature grey hair
● Acting as a body coolant
● Flushing out toxins
● Nourishing the brain & improving mental functions
● Fortifying for the liver, spleen & lungs
● Excellent full body rejuvenator
● Preventing oxidant-induced thickening of vessel walls
● Improving muscle tone
● Helping the urinary system
● Reducing total cholesterol & LDL in animal studies
● Supporting a healthy heart
● Improving blood vessel flexibility
● Enhancing fertility
● Supporting healthy cardiovascular system^88-91
● Increasing vitality
● Reducing blood sugar in diabetic laboratory animals
● Antibacterial
● Enhancing cellular regeneration
● Preventing inflammatory blood cells from “sticking” to endothelial linings
● Strengthening the bones & teeth
● Improving digestion
● Curbing free-radical oxidation of cholesterol in your heart & arteries
● Regulating elimination
● Reducing serum & tissue lipid levels in animals by mechanisms similar to those of the “statin” drugs—but without detectable adverse effects
● Lowering your C-reactive protein
● Reducing both systolic & diastolic
● Enhancing fertility
● Shielding you against cardiovascular inflammation
● Causing hair & nails to grow
● Strengthening & improving eyesight
● Containing ellagic acid, gallic acid, emblicanin A+B, super oxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione peroxidase & catalase

Our raw Amla Powder comes from sustainably harvested amalaki trees natively grown in India. No chemicals or pesticides are used in the cultivation.

Suggested Use: Mix 1 teaspoon with juice, yogurt or add to your favorite smoothie.

Botanical Name: Emblica Officinalis

Other Names: Amalaki, Indian Gooseberry

Origin: India - Certified Organic

Z Natural Foods strives to offer the highest quality organically grown, raw, vegan, gluten free, non-GMO products available and exclusively uses low temperature drying techniques to preserve all the vital enzymes and nutrients. Our Amla (Amalaki) powder passes our strict quality assurance which includes testing for botanical identity, heavy metals, chemicals and microbiological contaminants. ZNaturalFoods.com offers Amla powder packaged in airtight stand-up, resealable foil pouches for optimum freshness. Once opened, just push the air out of the pouch before resealing it in order to preserve maximum potency. Keep your Amla powder in a cool, dark, dry place.

Our Garcinia Cambogia Fruit Powder is a 50% extract meaning each serving contains a 50% concentration of the HCA (Hydroxycitric acid).

Garcinia cambogia, a fruit grown in Southern India, works on two levels to promote healthy weight loss. A compound called Hydroxycitric acid (HCA) in garcinia cambogia is effective at blocking the conversion of sugars and starches into fats thereby inhibiting fat storage. HCA also works to suppress appetite by raising the levels of certain brain chemicals such as serotonin.

Our Garcinia Cambogia Powder comes from the forests of Southern India and has been used for thousands of years in the Orient as a dietary supplement. This superfruit is now being used in the West as a new revolutionary way to fight hunger, promote weight loss through appetite control and naturally boost energy levels.

Garcinia Cambogia works by raising the natural serotonin levels of your brain, the natural chemical in our bodies that regulates mood. When a person eats carbohydrates, amino acids are pulled out of your blood to break down the sugar. During this process, room is created in the brain for chemicals used to create neurotransmitters like serotonin. In essence, the brain eventually knows that eating carbohydrates will stimulate these neurotransmitters and provide a feeling of happiness for the moment. This can often lead to the binge eating of carbohydrates. Garcinia Cambogia naturally enhances serotonin without the need of eating carbohydrates allowing you to feel happy and satisfied.

Garcinia Cambogia also helps to boost energy levels by reducing the body's ability to make and store new fat so that previously stored fat is burned off instead and at the same time lowering cholesterol and triglycerides. In the same way, Garcinia Cambogia inhibits the effects of the liver enzyme ATP Cytrate Lyase which is responsible for turning carbohydrates into stored fat, therefore burning off carbohydrates quickly. Calories are then converted into glycogen, the body's natural energy source. People taking Garcinia Cambogia find that they no longer crave fattening foods and enjoy a healthier, nutritious low carb diet. With no known side effects by using Garcinia Cambogia, people no longer need to use stimulants such as caffeine or xenadrine which can cause anxiety, nervousness or insomnia to battle the sluggish feeling commonly associated with a low carb diet. Because of the natural increase of serotonin levels, Garcinia Cambogia has been known to help people succeed in an combined weight loss and exercise program because they naturally feel happy and energetic!

Garcinia Cambogia also has other amazing qualities and is utilized as an anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial and anti-viral agent. This can help to combat the illnesses sometimes associated with a low carb diet. It is also known to be useful in helping diabetics and those with liver disorders due to its cleansing and sugar balancing attributes.

Some possible benefits of our raw Garcinia Cambogia powder may include:

● Appetite control
● Weight reduction
● Reducing the body's ability to store fat
● Helping with urinary & uterus conditions
● Combating ulcers
● Relieving conditions of the throat, chest colds, & cough
● Supporting healthy joints & connective tissue
● Creates a process in the body called thermogenesis
● Alleviating constipation
● Supporting healthy liver function
● Helping with colic
● Fighting intestinal worms, parasites, & Ebola virus
● Combating some strains of the flu virus
● Lowering cholesterol & triglycerides
● Helping with catarrhal conditions of the throat, urinary system, & uterus

Try our raw Garcinia Cambogia powder today to boost your body's natural serotonin levels and get ready to get energized, lose weight and enjoy a healthier balanced diet.

Our raw Garcinia Powder is cultivated with no chemicals or pesticides.

Suggested Use: Mix 1 teaspoon with juice or water 30 minutes prior to meals.

Botanical Name: Garcinia Cambogia

Other Names: Garcinia gummi-gutta, assam fruit, Uppage huli, brindall berry, malabar tamarind, citrin, gambooge, uppagi, garcinia kola, Sinhala, magosteen oil tree, girkapuli, brindle berry.

Origin: India

Z Natural Foods strives to offer the highest quality organically grown, raw, vegan, gluten free, non-GMO products available and exclusively uses low temperature drying techniques to preserve all the vital enzymes and nutrients. Our raw Garcinia Cambogia powder passes our strict quality assurance which includes testing for botanical identity, heavy metals, chemicals and microbiological contaminants. ZNaturalFoods.com offers raw Garcinia Cambogia powder packaged in airtight stand-up, resealable foil pouches for optimum freshness. Once opened, just push the air out of the pouch before resealing it in order to preserve maximum potency. Keep your raw Garcinia Cambogia powder in a cool, dark, dry place.

Organic raw Noni fruit is a potent source antioxidants, polysaccarhides, vitamins and minerals that support a healthy immune system. Our raw whole fruit organic Noni powder may help strengthen the digestive system and increase energy and vitality. Traditional healers have used Noni (Morinda citrifolia) for many health conditions for thousands of years. In the late 20th century, western science confirmed what millions of people have already known. The Noni fruit is known as the "Queen of Health Plants" due to its wide range of applications. Noni stimulates the production of T-cells (white blood cells) in the immune system. T-cells play a pivotal role supporting good health. An immunomodulatory polysaccharide-rich substance (Noni-ppt) from the Noni fruit has been found to possess both prophylactic and therapeutic properties in supporting healthy and normal cellular tissue growth. Further scientific studies on Noni's abilities to support healthy and normal cellular tissue growth are being conducted. Noni is also being used for antibacterial and antiseptic purposes and contains 17 of the 20 known amino acids, including all 9 essential amino acids.

Raw Certified Organic Noni Fruit is excellent for digestion, infection, depression, thyroid function, arthritis, fatigue, pain, addictions, headaches, and muscular degeneration. Woman's World magazine, May 9, 2000, quotes Dr. Neil Soloman, who has studied the effects of Noni on more than 12,000 people. He has found that it is a natural pain killer and anti-inflammatory that is 75% as strong as morphine, yet non-addictive and side effect free. Dr. Soloman's research shows that Noni is effective for everything from migraines to osteoarthritis to fibromyalgia. The Woman's World article sites additional research which details Noni's ability to stimulate the immune system and open blood vessels so blood can move through them more easily. These studies studies also suggest that Noni could help at least 40% of cancer patients beat their disease. Dr. A. Hirazumi, researcher at the University of Hawaii, School of Medicine, found that Noni significantly raised the T-cell count in the body. T-cells are like tiny soldiers of the immune system, helping to keep out invaders and toxins.

Some possible benefits of our raw organic Noni powder may include:

● Reducing of Arthritis pain
● Decreasing muscle aches
● Powerful anti-inflammatory properties
● Increasing sense of well-being
● Reducing symptoms from allergies
● Improving digestion
● Combating depression, memory & difficult concentration
● Protective properties against high blood pressure, heart disease & stroke
● Decreasing acute & chronic pain
● Reducing headaches
● Combating obesity
● Helpful in overcoming addictions & smoking
● Improving thyroid function
● Speeding recovery from training & muscle development
● Boosting immune system
● Encouraging stronger libido

The healthful benefits of the Noni fruit are backed by generations of tradition, the confirmation of scientific research and the enthusiastic loyalty of consumers all over the globe. Our whole raw fruit Noni Powder is Certified Organic and GMO free.

Suggested Uses: Mix 1 tablespoon with juice, yogurt or add to your favorite smoothie. Try our Organic Noni Fruit Powder blended with protein, ice, almond milk and/or juice for a quick, healthy start to your day.

Botanical Name: Morinda citrifolia

Other Names: Indian Mulberry, hog apple, canary wood

Origin: India - Certified Organic

Z Natural Foods strives to offer the highest quality organically grown, raw, vegan, gluten free, non-GMO products available and exclusively uses low temperature drying techniques to preserve all the vital enzymes and nutrients. Our raw Noni Fruit powder is certified organic and passes our strict quality assurance which includes testing for botanical identity, heavy metals, chemicals and microbiological contaminants. ZNaturalFoods.com offers organic raw Noni Fruit powder packaged in airtight stand-up, resealable foil pouches for optimum freshness. Once opened, just push the air out of the pouch before resealing it in order to preserve maximum potency. Keep your raw Organic Noni Fruit powder in a cool, dark, dry place.

Not only do blackberries pack a powerful nutritional punch, they are also low in calories, carbohydrates, and fat, making blackberries one of the most beneficial fruits to include in a balanced diet.

Blackberries rank highly among fruits for antioxidant strength, particularly due to their dense contents of polyphenolic compounds, such as ellagic acid, tannins, ellagitannins, quercetin, gallic acid, anthocyanins and cyanidins. Blackberries have an ORAC value (oxygen radical absorbance capacity) of 5347 per 100 grams, including them among the top-ranked ORAC fruits. Another report using a different assay for assessing antioxidant strength placed blackberry at the top of more than 1000 antioxidant foods consumed in the United States.

Just so you don't get confused (and it's easy to) blackberries are not the same as black raspberries. They altogether taste different and blackberries have a solid center, whereas raspberries are hollow when picked. Blackberries contain numerous large seeds that are not always preferred by consumers. The seeds contain some oil which is rich in omega-3 (alpha-linolenic acid) and -6 fats (linoleic acid), as well as some protein, dietary fiber, carotenoids, ellagitannins and ellagic acid. Our raw freeze dried blackberry powder contains the entire fruit and seed so you get all the nutrition this amazing fruit has to offer.

Their flavor is one of the greatest reasons to eat blackberries. Beyond this rich flavor, blackberries, like all berries, are nutrition all-stars. A handful of these delicious berries provides a powerful team of nutrients including vitamin C, folate, potassium, manganese, and magnesium. To top it off, one cup or handful of blackberries supplies 8 grams of fiber, including cholesterol-lowering pectin. The fiber rich seeds contain high levels of ellagic acid, a potent antioxidant that battles cancer in many different ways. Blackberries with their high fiber content reduce the risk of developing diabetes and intestinal disease such as diverticulosis, as well as fight against obesity. The deep blue and purple colors of blackberries top the charts as the leading disease fighting pigment. Foods rich in this brilliant blue color, the anthocyannin pigment, quench more free radicals in the body than any other food, protecting against all disease. Additional antioxidants in blackberries are vitamins C and E, and ellagic acid; all may provide protection against cancer and chronic disease. Cooking does not seem to destroy ellagic acid, so even blackberry jams and desserts retain ellagic acid health benefits. Interestingly, blackberries are a natural source of salicylate, an active substance found in aspirin. Potential benefits have yet to be explored and some experts advise caution to particularly aspirin-sensitive individuals. Because of their many tiny seeds, blackberries are a source of soluble fiber, such as pectin.

We have all heard about the importance of antioxidants in forestalling the aging process. Just as your metal saw left in the elements rusts due to oxidation, your body deteriorates due to the effects of oxidation. Antioxidants fight the process of aging by fighting off the diseases associated with old age. Antioxidants neutralize free radicals, which can damage DNA molecules and lead to cancer. They also counteract environmental carcinogens, protect against cardiovascular disease, fight sun damage to skin and may thwart the effects of Alzheimer's and other age related disorders. Blackberries are among the top ten foods containing the highest antioxidant levels.

Berries have recently been pinpointed as a leading source of compounds thought to produce health benefits for women, due to their high concentrations of phytoestrogens. Phytoestrogens, literally "plant estrogens", have been of interest to the scientific community because of their possible roll in prevention of both breast and cervical cancer. Studies now indicate that berries may contain some of the highest levels of phytoestrogens. These compounds act as a natural form of estrogen. During studies at the University of Helsinki in Finland, scientists measured eight different berries for their phytoestrogen level, and concluded that blackberries had the highest level of phytoestrogens followed by strawberries.

Blackberries are considered to be an astringent because of their high tannin content. Studies show that tannins tighten tissue, lesson minor bleeding, and may help to alleviate diarrhea and intestinal inflammation. German health authorities recommend blackberries for mild infections including sore throats and mouth irritations. Traditionally, blackberries have been used to alleviate hemorrhoids because of their rich tannin content.

Some possible benefits of our raw freeze dried Blackberry powder may include:

● High concentrations of phytoestrogens - natural plant estrogens that act as a natural form of estrogen
● One of the few fruits that contain heart-protective vitamin E
● Strengthening blood vessels
● Can be applied externally for the treatment of wounds
● Source of soluble fiber, such as pectin
● Good natural source of vitamin C, folate, potassium, manganese, & magnesium
● High in tannin which tightens tissue, lesson minor bleeding, alleviates hemorrhoids, & may help to alleviate intestinal inflammation
● Natural source of salicylate, an active substance found in aspirin
● Protecting eyesight
● High in polyphenolic compounds including tannins, quercetin, carotenoids, ellagitannins, gallic acid, anthocyanins & cyanidins
● Reducing heart disease risk
● Good natural source of ellagic acid
● Helpful in alleviating watery diarrhea, weak stomachs, inflamed throat, & laryngitis
● Reducing mild infections including sore throats & mouth irritations

Suggested Use: Mix 2 teaspoons with juice, yogurt, or add to your favorite smoothie or recipes.

Botanical Name: Rubus Ulmifolius

Other Names: Scaldhead, Himalayan blackberry, Himalayaberry, caneberries, brambles

Origin: Chile

Z Natural Foods strives to offer the highest quality organically grown, raw, vegan, gluten free, non-GMO products available and exclusively uses low temperature drying techniques to preserve all the vital enzymes and nutrients. Our freeze dried raw Blackberry powder passes our strict quality assurance which includes testing for botanical identity, heavy metals, chemicals and microbiological contaminants. ZNaturalFoods.com offers raw freeze dried Blackberry powder packaged in airtight stand-up, resealable foil pouches for optimum freshness. Once opened, just push the air out of the pouch before resealing it in order to preserve maximum potency. Keep your freeze dried raw Blackberry powder in a cool, dark, dry place.

Blueberries are very rich in antioxidants like anthocyanins, vitamin C, B complex, vitamin E, vitamin A, copper (a very effective immune builder and anti-bacterial), selenium, manganese, zinc, dietary fiber, iron. Blueberries are literally bursting with nutrients and flavor. Recently, researchers at Tufts University analyzed 60 fruits and vegetables for their antioxidant capability. Blueberries came out on top, rating highest in their capacity to destroy free radicals. Our 100% pure freeze dried blueberry powder concentrates all this natural nutrition in an easy to use delicious convenient form.

Blueberry, like its relative the cranberry, might help prevent bladder infections by stopping bacteria from attaching to the walls of the bladder. Blueberry fruit is high in fiber which could help normal digestive function. It also contains vitamin C and other antioxidants.

In laboratory animal studies, researchers have found that blueberries help protect the brain from oxidative stress and may reduce the effects of age related conditions. Researchers found that diets rich in blueberries significantly improved both the learning capacity and motor skills of aging animals, making them mentally equivalent to much younger ones.

Phytonutrients called anthocyanidins in blueberries neutralize free radical damage to the collagen matrix of cells and tissues that can lead to cataracts, glaucoma, varicose veins, hemorrhoids, peptic ulcers, heart disease and cancer. Anthocyanins, the blue-red pigments found in blueberries, improve the integrity of support structures in the veins and entire vascular system. Anthocyanins have been shown to enhance the effects of vitamin C, improve capillary integrity, and stabilize the collagen matrix (the ground substance of all body tissues). They work their protective magic by preventing free-radical damage, inhibiting enzymes from cleaving the collagen matrix, and directly cross-linking with collagen fibers to form a more stable collagen matrix.

Raw freeze dried Blueberry powder contain substances that have antioxidant strong properties. Antioxidants help neutralize free radicals which are unstable molecules linked to the development of a number of diseases including cancer, cardiovascular disease and other age-related conditions such as Alzheimer's. According to the USDA database of the antioxidant activity of selected foods (ORAC values), blueberries rank among the highest on a per serving basis. Polyphenols, specifically anthocyanins, give blueberries their blue hue and are the major contributors to the antioxidant activity of the fruit.

Some possible benefits of our raw freeze dried Blueberry powder may include:

● High antioxidant activity
● Combating Macular Degeneration
● Relieving both diarrhea & constipation
● Supports healthy heart function
● Blueberries are one of the few sources of ellagic acid
● Supporting healthy cholesterol levels
● Neutralizes free radicals which can affect disease & aging in the body
● Encouraging healthy memory and brain function.
● Improving digestion
● Promoting urinary tract health
● Protecting eye function

Suggested Use: Mix 2 teaspoons with juice, yogurt, or add to your favorite smoothie or recipes.

Botanical Name: Vaccinium Corymbosum

Other Names: Highbush Blueberry

Origin: Chile

Z Natural Foods strives to offer the highest quality organically grown, raw, vegan, gluten free, non-GMO products available and exclusively uses low temperature drying techniques to preserve all the vital enzymes and nutrients. Our freeze dried raw Blueberry powder passes our strict quality assurance which includes testing for botanical identity, heavy metals, chemicals and microbiological contaminants. ZNaturalFoods.com offers raw freeze dried Blueberry powder packaged in airtight stand-up, resealable foil pouches for optimum freshness. Once opened, just push the air out of the pouch before resealing it in order to preserve maximum potency. Keep your freeze dried raw Blueberry powder in a cool, dark, dry place.

Our raw Mulberry Fruit Powder is a true nutritional treasure, being used in both alternative and traditional medicines for years. Mulberry contains a vast amount of nutrients essential to ones health with an overwhelming amount of anti-inflammatory, cleansing and healing properties to refresh and restore the body.

The Mulberry, like many dark colored berries contains anthocyanins, powerful anti-oxidants which fight free radicals and protect our bodies from disease by enhancing the immune system. Some believe that all disease primarily stems from inflammation. Mulberry and contains resveratrol, an anti-inflammatory and anti-mutagen agent generally found in red wine which can keep healthy cells from getting inflamed and mutating.

Mulberry can also be useful in fighting the inflammation which can lead to blood clots and other circulatory problems. Mulberry has superior antiseptic cleansing qualities and actually cleanses the blood. This can help promote blood circulation, lower blood pressure, and blood sugar and cholesterol levels. The cleansing properties of Mulberry also help to promote healthy liver and kidney functions. Mulberry contains cyanidin 3-glucoside, which studies say may reduce the risk of a number of degenerative problems.

Mulberry is commonly used to increase energy, fighting anemia, weakness, dizziness and general fatigue. It is even know to help with neurological disorders and have a soothing, calming effect on your nerves. It can ease the symptoms of insomnia, hypertension and reduce heart palpitations. It has amazing healing qualities and is known to help those recovering from illness, surgeries and childbirth. Mulberries are used to stimulate overall digestive health by eliminating abdominal distention and regulating gastric juice secretion, helping with stomach problems such as gastritis and constipation.

Some possible benefits of our raw Mulberry powder may include:

● Strengthening immunity
● Improving eyesight
● Enhancing appetite
● Improving digestion and assimilation
● Lowering of cholesterol levels
● Promoting healthy liver and kidney function
● Fighting insomnia
● Lowering blood pressure
● Lowering blood sugar
● Fighting inflammation
● Promoting healthy circulation
● Beneficial against Arthritis and Rheumatism

The Mulberry is a powerful fruit used to strengthen immunity and fight off illness. With amazing healing, anti-inflammatory and cleansing antioxidants, our Mulberry Fruit Powder is perfect for anyone wanting to live healthy and stay healthy. Try it today!

Suggested Use: Mix 1 tablespoon with juice, yogurt or add to your favorite smoothie.

Botanical Name: Morus Rubra

Other Names: American Mulberry, Red Mulberry

Origin: USA

Z Natural Foods strives to offer the highest quality organically grown, raw, vegan, gluten free, non-GMO products available and exclusively uses low temperature drying techniques to preserve all the vital enzymes and nutrients. Our raw Mulberry Fruit powder passes our strict quality assurance which includes testing for botanical identity, heavy metals, chemicals and microbiological contaminants. ZNaturalFoods.com offers Mulberry powder packaged in airtight stand-up, resealable foil pouches for optimum freshness. Once opened, just push the air out of the pouch before resealing it in order to preserve maximum potency. Keep your raw Mulberry Fruit powder in a cool, dark, dry place.

Packed with polyphenols, Purple Aronia has the highest antioxidant ORAC score of any natural food we've seen. Aronia berris, also known as chokeberries, have anthocyanins and flavonoids higher than blueberries, cranberries, pomegranates and even acai. The secret to Aronia's power lies in its deep coloring. The intense color is the result of a potent concentration of antioxidant rich phytochemicals. This high level doesn't just help your body fight disease; it combats the entire aging process, making Aronia one of the most dynamically effective foods you can eat.

Some possible benefits of our Purple Aronia Extract powder may include:

● Providing cardiovascular protection
● Promoting good cholesterol levels
● Helping control blood pressure
● Maintaining healthy blood sugar levels
● Boosting the immune system to help fight colds & the flu
● Nourishing the brain & nervous system
● Improving digestion
● Strong anti-inflammatory properties
● Promoting a healthy urinary tract
● High antioxidant properties which help fight aging

Researchers from Ohio State University found that anthocyanins obtained from exotic plant pigments not only slowed but also killed the growth of colon cancer cells. Aronia specifically killed up to a fifth of pre-existing cancer cells.

Though not well known in the USA, aronia berries have long been eaten in Eastern Europe and Russia for their antioxidant benefits where they even make them into wine. Our purple aronia powder tastes like a tart mix of blackberry and blueberry and has an amazing ORAC score over 4700 per gram. This product contains a small amount of maltodextrin, which is necessary for it to be in powder form.

Suggested Use: Mix 1 teaspoon with juice, yogurt or add to your favorite smoothie.

Botanical Name: Aronia Prunifolia

Other Names: Purple Fruited Chokeberry

Origin: Germany

Z Natural Foods strives to offer the highest quality organically grown, raw, vegan, gluten free, non-GMO products available and exclusively uses low temperature drying techniques to preserve all the vital enzymes and nutrients. Our Purple Aronia extract powder passes our strict quality assurance which includes testing for botanical identity, heavy metals, chemicals and microbiological contaminants. ZNaturalFoods.com offers Purple Aronia extract powder packaged in airtight stand-up, resealable foil pouches for optimum freshness. Once opened, just push the air out of the pouch before resealing it in order to preserve maximum potency. Keep your Purple Aronia powder extract in a cool, dark, dry place.

Red Raspberries rank near the top of all fruits for antioxidant strength, particularly due to their rich content of ellagic acid (from ellagotannins), quercetin, gallic acid, anthocyanins, cyanidins, pelargonidins, catechins, kaempferol and salicylic acid.

Anthocyanins found in raspberries, which act as pigments to give berries their deep color, are a major component of the phenolic/flavonoid class. Recent research shows that anthocyanins act as antioxidants, providing many potential health benefits. Researchers are currently linking anthocyanin activity to improving vision, controlling diabetes, improving circulation, fighting cancer, and retarding the effects of aging, particularly loss of memory and motor skills. Raspberries' anthocyanins also give these delectable berries unique antimicrobial properties, including the ability to prevent overgrowth of certain bacteria and fungi in the body. Quercetin and catechins are flavonols found in raspberries that act as antioxidants that support the body's immune system and may contribute to cancer prevention. Quercetin has also been shown to reduce the release of histamine and may be effective against allergies.

One of the most promising benefits of red raspberries is that they are significant source of ellagic acid. This substance belongs to the family of phytonutrients called tannins, and is viewed as being responsible for a good portion of the antioxidant activity of this (and other) berries. Ellagic acid has become a known as a potent anti-carcinogenic/anti-mutagenic compound. Clinical tests conducted at the Hollings Cancer Institute at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) show that ellagic acid, a naturally occurring plant phenol may be the most potent way to combat cancer, inhibit the growth of cancer cells, and arrest the growth of cancer in subjects with a genetic predisposition for the disease. Ellagic acid acts as a scavenger to "bind" cancer-causing chemicals, making them inactive. It inhibits the ability of other chemicals to cause mutations in bacteria. In addition, ellagic acid from red raspberries prevents binding of carcinogens to DNA, and reduces the incidence of cancer in cultured human cells exposed to carcinogens.

Raspberries are an excellent source of fiber, manganese and vitamin C. They are a very good source of vitamin K and a good source of magnesium, folate, omega-3 fatty acids, copper, vitamin E and potassium. In addition, they contain significant amounts of the anti-cancer phytochemical ellagic acid. But eating whole berries or berry powder has been shown in scientific studies to be more beneficial than taking the individual phytochemicals in the form of dietary supplements

Some possible benefits of our freeze-dried Red Raspberry powder may include:

● Highest food source of ellagic acid
● Almost 50% higher antioxidant activity than strawberries because of high levers of tannins
● May help prevent the development of early atherosclerosis
● Ability to prevent overgrowth of certain bacteria & fungi in the body
● High in polyphenolic compounds known for their anti-cancer properties
● Contain strong antioxidants such as Vitamin C, quercetin & gallic acid
● Raspberries have been shown to inhibit the production of COX-I and COX-II enzymes. Anti inflammatory products like ibuprofen & aspirin, inhibit COX-I and COX-II resulting in the reduction of pain associated with arthritis, gout & other inflammatory conditions
● Red raspberry ketones are currently being used in Japan as a weight loss supplement in a pill form and as an external patch
● Good source of anthocyanins including quercetin, kaempferol cyanidin-3-glucosylrutinoside & cyanidin-3-rutinoside

Fragrantly sweet with a subtly tart overtone our freeze dried raspberry powder is wonderfully delicious and nutritious.

Suggested Use: Mix 1 tablespoon with recipes, juice, yogurt or chocolate.

Botanical Name: Rubus idaeus

Other Names: Red Raspberry, Raspbis, Hindberry, Bramble of Mount Ida, Bramblebush, Raspberry

Origin: Chile

The Acai berry may be the number one superfood in the world. Acai is loaded with antioxidants, omega 6 and omega 9 fatty acids which are rarely found in fruit. The berries also contain an optimal combination of essential amino acids, polyphenols and flavonoids as well as minerals such as iron, magnesium, potassium, calcium and vitamins B1, B2, B3, C and E. This remarkably nutritious berry found in the Amazon Rainforest has been gaining notoriety and was recently featured on the Oprah Winfrey Show.

Our 100% pure organic raw freeze dried Acai Berry powder is the most potent form of Acai available. The freeze drying process is optimal to retain and preserve the nutrients in Acai due to its naturally high fat content. We take the skin and pulp of the acai berry and dry at -20°C in a vacuum.

The Acai Berry is one of the world's most powerful anti-aging foods. It has one of the highest ratings on the ORAC scale (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity). The ORAC scale is a test developed by USDA researchers out of Tufts University in Boston that measures the antioxidant level in foods. Acai Berries possess the amazing ability to absorb injurious, free radicals that attack the body and may contribute to the aging process as well as other diseases. Today, our bodies are constantly being bombarded by free radicals from the air we breathe, the water we drink, the pesticides on our fruits and vegetables, the chemicals we clean with, the preservatives in our processed food and on and on. Eating foods high in antioxidants is one way we can help our bodies combat these free radicals and the damage they cause.

Acai also contains the highest concentration of anthocyanins of any food. Anthocyanins have been shown to improve mental function, concentration, memory, and mental clarity. They are also known for improving capillary health which in turn helps with oxygen uptake and can reduce macular degeneration (vision loss due to aging). Due to their ability to protect the brain from free radical damage and their support of healthy, cellular tissue growth, anthocyanins are reputed to be one of the most valuable anti-aging antioxidants known.

The famous research regarding the "French Paradox" attributes anthocyanins as being the antioxidant that protects the French from heart disease. The French consume large amounts of coffee, nicotine, sugar, white flour and cheese and yet they have a relatively low incidence of heart disease compared to their neighbors in the UK and other European countries. The red wine grape, due to its anthocyanins is what is believed to be responsible for the low incidence of heart disease. The Acai berry has 30 times the anthocyanins levels of red wine.

Cancer, heart disease, and diabetes are all known to be metabolic diseases associated with aging. Supplying your body with quality anti-aging antioxidants contained in whole foods like our raw freeze dried Acai Berry Powder, along with a healthy diet, and exercise is your first line of defense.

Some possible benefits of our Raw Organic Freeze Dried Acai Powder may include:

● Being one of the world's most powerful anti-aging food
● Supporting healthy body weight
● High levels of antioxidants
● Improving mental function including concentration, memory, & mental clarity
● Supporting healthy blood sugar levels
● Reducing macular degeneration (vision loss due to aging)
● Improving energy levels
● Supporting healthy cholesterol levels
● Excellent source of natural fiber
● Supporting healthy cellular tissue growth
● Fighting against metabolic diseases
● Supporting capillary health which in turn helps with oxygen uptake
● Support for your skin, hair & nails

Suggested Use: Mix 1 teaspoon with juice, yogurt or add to your favorite smoothie. We recommend refrigerating this product to maintain freshness.

Botanical Name: Euterpe Oleracea

Other Names: Assai, Palm berry, Cabbage palm

Origin: Brazil - Certified Organic

Z Natural Foods strives to offer the highest quality organically grown, raw, vegan, gluten free, non-GMO products available and exclusively uses low temperature drying techniques to preserve all the vital enzymes and nutrients. Our raw Freeze Dried Acai powder is certified organic and passes our strict quality assurance which includes testing for botanical identity, heavy metals, chemicals, and microbiological contaminants. ZNaturalFoods.com offers Organic Freeze Dried Acai powder packaged in airtight stand-up, resealable foil pouches for optimum freshness. Once opened, just push the air out of the pouch before resealing it in order to preserve maximum potency. We recommend refrigerating your Organic Freeze Dried Acai powder to maintain freshness.

Our organic banana flakes is wonderfully sweet and absolutely delicious making it a cinch to add to smoothies, desserts and other recipes. Best of all is, that it's great for you. Perhaps instead of eating an apple each day for optimum health, the adage should state that a banana each day keeps the doctor away. The banana health benefits may outweigh those of the apple because it has many more vitamins and nutrients than their round counterparts. When compared to an apple, Banana has four times more protein, twice the carbohydrate, three times the phosphorus, five times the vitamin A and iron, and twice the other vitamins and minerals. All of these factors combined make the banana a super food that is an integral part of a healthy daily regimen.

Bananas are true quality sources of energy. Bananas are ideal for eating during that midday lull when you feel tired and sluggish. If you want a quick fix for flagging energy levels there is no better snack than a Banana. Banana's three natural sugars Sucrose, Fructose and Glucose which when combined with its fiber gives an instant, sustained and substantial boost of energy. Research has proven that just two Bananas provide enough energy for a strenuous 90 minute workout. But energy supply is not the only way a Banana can help you get fit. It can also help overcome or prevent a substantial number of other illnesses and conditions.

Bananas contain potassium, protein, fiber, carbohydrates and vitamins: A, B, B6, C and E; and minerals: calcium, magnesium, iron, zinc and folate (also known as vitamin B9 and natural folic acid). It also contains serotonin which can elevate the mood and help fight stress. Being rich in iron, the bananas stimulate the production of hemoglobin in the blood, thus helping in cases of anemia. Because of its high potassium, but low salt content, it is indicated for those having problems with arterial pressure. Because they are rich in potassium, bananas help the body's circulatory system deliver oxygen to the brain. This also helps maintain a regular heartbeat and a proper balance of water in the body. Potassium is also helpful for reducing strokes and regulating blood pressure because of the way it promotes circulatory health.

Bananas can lift your spirits because they contain a chemical called tryptophan - the same chemical found in turkey. This mood regulating substance contains a level of protein that helps the mind relax so you feel happier. People suffering from depression often report feeling better after eating a banana. Bananas naturally contain vitamin B6 which helps to regulate blood glucose level and improve overall mood.

Our Organic Banana flakes also works great as a rejuvenating face mask. Just mix it into a little bit of plain yogurt and your skin will thank you!

Some possible benefits of our raw Organic Banana flakes may include:

● Easing Depression because bananas increase your serotonin levels
● Fighting Anemia by stimulating the production of hemoglobin
● Helping regulate Blood Pressure because of high potassium and low salt levels
● Reducing constipation because of high amounts of fiber
● Assisting learning & alertness by bringing more oxygen to the brain
● Curing hangovers when made into a shake with milk & honey
● Soothing heartburn
● Reducing the risk of strokes
● Helping avoid morning sickness
● Calming nerves
● Easing Peptic Ulcers by neutralizes acidity & reduces irritation by coating the lining of the stomach
● Cooling fruit that can lower both the physical & emotional temperature of expectant mothers
● Helping ease effects of nicotine withdrawal
● Reducing stress

Our raw Organic Banana flakes are cut very fine like a granular powder.

Suggested Use: Mix 1 - 2 teaspoons with juice, yogurt or add to your favorite smoothie. Use to add flavor and nutrition to any recipe. Ideal for dry fruit preparations, powdered drinks, cake mixes, desserts, etc. Reconstituted flakes with water at a 1:3 ratio and use as you would fresh mashed bananas.

Botanical Name: Musa acuminata

Other Names: Banana, Bananier Nain, Canbur, Curro

Origin: Ecuador - Certified Organic

Z Natural Foods strives to offer the highest quality organically grown, raw, vegan, gluten free, non-GMO products available and exclusively uses low temperature drying techniques to preserve all the vital enzymes and nutrients. Our raw Banana flakes passes our strict quality assurance which includes testing for botanical identity, heavy metals, chemicals and microbiological contaminants. ZNaturalFoods.com offers Banana flakes packaged in airtight stand-up, resealable foil pouches for optimum freshness. Once opened, just push the air out of the pouch before resealing it in order to preserve maximum potency. Keep your Banana flakes in a cool, dark, dry place.

Raw Nopal Cactus is very rich in insoluble and especially soluble dietary fiber. It is also rich in vitamins (especially vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin K, but also riboflavin and vitamin B6) and minerals (especially magnesium, potassium, and manganese, but also iron and copper). Nopal Cactus has a high calcium content, but the nutrient is not biologically available because it is present as calcium oxalate, which is neither highly soluble nor easily absorbed through the intestinal wall. Addition of Nopal Cactus also reduces the glycemic effect of a mixed meal. Nopales are low carbohydrate and may be helpful for those suffering from diabetes.

The pulp of the Nopal Cactus pads has been used by many cultures as a dressing for burns, cuts, wounds, and fractures and is believed to deaden pain and promote healing. Glochids from the plant were rubbed into warts and moles to assist in their removal. Decoctions of the fruit are taken as purgatives. The cladodes are used in the treatment of whooping cough, as "anti-infective agents" and in the reduction of gastric ulcer. Recently preparations of prickly pear have been used for hyperglycemia, benign prostatic hyperplasia, alcohol hangover, acidosis, artheriosclerosis, diabetes and problems of the urinary system in women among other disorders.

Some possible benefits of our raw wildcrafted Nopal Cactus powder may include:

● Detoxifies the body
● Strengthens urinary system in women
● Increase energy
● Strong antioxidant
● Anti-inflammatory properties
● Antiviral
● Reduces pain & promotes healing (Analgesic)
● Topically used for burns, cuts, wounds, & fractures
● Boost the immune system
● Promoted as treatments for hyperglycemia & diabetes
● Protect against fluid retention
● Neutralize free radicals
● Reduces blood sugar
● Used to reduce gastric ulcer
● Protect against premature aging

The power of betalains
Harnessing the power of betalains, a rare and potent class of antioxidants that flourish in the Nopal cactus delivering scientifically proven health benefits.

Reduce inflammation
When toxins assault your system or when injury or infection strikes your body responds with a complex biological process commonly referred to as inflammation. If this inflammation goes unchecked, it can lead to a wide variety of disorders, from stroke to arthritis to heart disease.

Nopal Cactus contains betalains and other anti-inflammatory ingredients that work directly on the fluid surrounding your cells. There, they draw off the toxins and excess water to reduce inflammation and rebalance the cellular environment.

Protect against premature aging
Betalains in Nopal Cactus fill in the gaps of your cells (including the cells in your skin) and return them to the firm, robust nature of young cells at any age. By providing a healthy environment for the cell, betalains keep it from withering.

Detoxify your body
Every day, we're exposed to toxins in our air, water and foods and even toxins created by our own bodies. Nopal Cactus powder combines its betalains with other anti-toxic ingredients to combat these poisons directly at a cellular level.

By increasing the activity of CYP-2E1, a special enzyme that neutralizes daily toxins, Nopal Cactus could be helpful in protecting your cells and vital organs especially your liver against the carcinogens, hormone disruptors, respiratory toxins, developmental toxins and neurotoxins that are responsible for one-quarter of all the world's diseases.

Suggested Use: Mix 1 - 2 teaspoons with juice, yogurt, add to your favorite smoothie.

Botanical Name: Opuntia Streptacantha

Other Names: Indian-Fig, Barbary-Fig, Spineless Cactus, Mission Prickly-Pear

Origin: Mexico - Wildcrafted

Z Natural Foods strives to offer the highest quality organically grown, raw, vegan, gluten free, non-GMO products available and exclusively uses low temperature drying techniques to preserve all the vital enzymes and nutrients. Our raw Nopal Cactus powder is wildcrafted and passes our strict quality assurance which includes testing for botanical identity, heavy metals, chemicals and microbiological contaminants. ZNaturalFoods.com offers wildcrafted raw Nopal Cactus powder packaged in airtight stand-up, resealable foil pouches for optimum freshness. Once opened, just push the air out of the pouch before resealing it in order to preserve maximum potency. Keep your raw Nopal Cactus powder in a cool, dark, dry place.

One of the world's most amazing superfruits is mangosteen, sometimes called the "the Queen of Fruits." Our raw Mangosteen powder is loaded with powerful antioxidants, anti-inflammatory and antibiotic compounds. Scientific research shows that Mangosteen contains a class of naturally occurring polyphenol compounds known as xanthones. These xanthones are found in the ripe dark purple rind (called pericarp) of the fruit. The rind of partially ripe Mangosteen fruit yields a polyhydroxy-xanthone derivative termed mangostin, also beta-mangostin. Fully ripe fruits contains the xanthones gartanin, beta-disoxygartanin and normangostin.

According to research reported in professional journals such as Free Radical Research and the Journal of Pharmacology, these amazing Xanthones have a remarkably beneficial effect on cardiovascular health. They also have properties which help to heal cells damaged by free radicals, slow aging and ward off degenerative diseases and physical and mental deterioration. Xanthones also demonstrate the most powerful antioxidantive properties found in nature as well as being naturally antibiotic, antiviral and anti-inflammatory.

For hundreds of years the people of Southeast Asia have used the Mangosteen, especially the rind (called the pericarp) to ward off and treat infections, reduce pain, control fevers and boost weakened immune systems. The pericarp can also be made into an ointment and applied to eczema and other skin disorders. Many of the other health benefits of xanthones from the Mangosteen can be expressed in terms of how they act against various ailments.

Some possible benefits of our Raw Mangosteen powder may include:

● Boosting the immune system
● Reducing fatigue
● Promoting cardiovascular health
● Fighting obesity
● Controlling fevers
● Elevating mood
● Reducing eczema & other skin disorders
● Reducing vertigo
● Encouraging healthy gums
● Combating infections
● Promoting healthy joints
● Reducing pain
● Nourishing the brain & nervous system
● Supporting the bodies natural defense against inflammation

Our whole fruit raw Mangosteen powder is made from both the fruit and the pericarp so it provides all the benefits this amazing fruit has to offer. Our Mangosteen powder has an incredible 1780 ORAC score per gram! Organic certification pending. GMO free.

Suggested Use: Mix 1 to 2 teaspoons with juice, yogurt or add to your favorite smoothie.

Botanical Name: Garcinia mangostana

Other Names: mung-koot, manggis, mangostan, mangis

Origin: Thailand - Organic Certification Pending

Z Natural Foods strives to offer the highest quality organically grown, raw, vegan, gluten free, non-GMO products available and exclusively uses low temperature drying techniques to preserve all the vital enzymes and nutrients. Our Mangosteen powder passes our strict quality assurance which includes testing for botanical identity, heavy metals, chemicals and microbiological contaminants. ZNaturalFoods.com offers raw Mangosteen powder packaged in airtight stand-up, resealable foil pouches for optimum freshness. Once opened, just push the air out of the pouch before resealing it in order to preserve maximum potency. Keep your raw Mangosteen powder in a cool, dark, dry place.

When the first Europeans came to America, they saw these strange fruits, whose flowers and buds resembled the body parts, specifically the head, neck, and beak, of the Great Sandhill Crane, a bird that was often found in the same areas where this berry grew. The Europeans called this fruit craneberry, because they looked like the cranes. Later, this got shortened to ‘cranberries’.

Historically, cranberry fruits and leaves were used for a variety of problems, such as wounds, urinary disorders, diarrhea, diabetes, stomach ailments, and liver problems. More recently, cranberry has been used as a folk or traditional remedy for urinary tract infections or Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infections that can lead to stomach ulcers, or to prevent dental plaque. Cranberry has also been reported to have antioxidant and anticancer activity.

Some possible benefits of our Raw Freeze Dried Cranberry Powder may include:

● May be beneficial for memory & mental acuity
● Supporting healthy blood pressure levels
● High in antioxidants
● Possibly having diuretic properties
● Fighting inflammation
● High levels of Resveratrol
● May help to diminish & alleviate ulcers in the gastrointestinal tract
● Possibly beneficial for preventing chronic fatigue syndrome
● Containing compounds that studies have shown may possess anti-asthmatic properties
● May help to build healthy teeth & gums
● Combating urinary tract infection
● Stimulating good digestive health
● Studies have shown that it contains compounds that combat harmful bacteria including H. pylori


Suggested Use: Mix 1 tablespoon with juice, yogurt, or add to your favorite smoothie.

Botanical Name: Vaccinium macrocarpon

Other Names: Craneberry, mossberry, ibimi, fenberry, bog cranberry, bearberries, sassamanash, American cranberry, sasemineash, large cranberry, Bogberry

Origin: Chile

Z Natural Foods strives to offer the highest quality organically grown, raw, vegan, gluten free, non-GMO products available and exclusively uses low temperature drying techniques to preserve all the vital enzymes and nutrients. Our raw Freeze Dried Cranberry powder passes our strict quality assurance which includes testing for botanical identity, heavy metals, chemicals and microbiological contaminants. ZNaturalFoods.com offers raw Freeze Dried Cranberry powder packaged in airtight stand-up, resealable foil pouches for optimum freshness. Once opened, just push the air out of the pouch before resealing it in order to preserve maximum potency. Keep your Freeze Dried Raw Cranberry powder in a cool, dark, dry place.

Camu Camu is a bush native to the Amazon rainforest of Peru and has been used as natural medicine by indigenous populations there for thousands of years. The Camu Camu bush produces a fruit with the same name which contains powerful phytochemicals with health benefits, including the amino acids serine, valine, and leucine, and is the second highest natural source of Vitamin C in the world. The camu camu fruit has a surprising range of therapeutic effects. Many people have stopped using large dosages of synthetic Vitamin C because they find that Camu Camu is energizing, mood-lifting and highly effective in strengthening the immune system.

Camu Camu is 13% Vitamin C and it is nicknamed the miracle fruit. Although the number of milligrams of Vitamin C, which Camu Camu contains, is low compared to the milligrams in synthetically derived Vitamin C tablets, it has more natural Vitamin C than almost every known botanical on the planet and its effects on the human body are incomparable. Because of its food form, with bioflavanoids and other phytochemicals, clinical evidence suggests that it is far more effective, milligram for milligram, than synthetic Vitamin C (ascorbic acid). Many people report that just 1/3 tsp. is sufficient to significantly increase their wellness.

Some of the extraordinary medicinal properties of this Amazon rain forest fruit are described by Gary Null, Ph.D., a nationally known nutritionist and researcher, (1996). The camu camu fruit has a surprising range of health-promoting effects. Camu Camu helps to strengthen the immune system, maintain healthy gums, eyes and skin. Some extraordinary properties of this Amazon rainforest fruit are described by Gary Null, Ph.D., a nationally known nutritionist and researcher. In his Clinician's Handbook of Natural Healing, (1998), Null lists disease conditions and the herbs that have been found effective for their health promoting properties in reference to specific organ/system weaknesses and problems. In discussing the holistic treatment of mood-support, he lists 19 plants containing chemical compounds with mood-balancing properties, in order of potency. Camu Camu is number two on his list. Anecdotally and in clinical experience, Null's assessment of Camu Camu has proven to be correct although the Camu Camu fruit as such has hardly been studied at all, apart from clinical experience there is only indirect inferential evidence from scientific studies on the effect of Vitamin C it appears to provide nutritional support for the brain to optimize its own mood balancing chemistry. Additionally, published research suggests that Vitamin C supports an increased serotonin level in the brain. Some health care practitioners have reported that Camu Camu has same day mood-balancing effects. There are no side effects, such as photo-sensitivity or gastrointestinal problems, and it can be used safely in combination with pharmaceutical antidepressants. There have been no reports of its interference with the effectiveness of any pharmaceutical drugs.

Some possible benefits of our raw Organic Camu Camu powder may include:

● Protecting & defending the nervous system from degenerative disease
● Detoxifying the body, especially the liver
● Excellent natural mood-balancing properties
● Promoting healthy blood ecology
● High in the amino acids valine, leucine & serine
● Promoting healthy brain function, increasing mental focus, & cognitive performance
● Rich in flavonoids, including catechins, delphinidin 3-glucoside, cyanidin 3-glucoside, ellagic acid & rutin
● Potent mood-balancing effects
● Supporting healthy skin & gums
● Promoting a healthy heart & circulatory system
● Effective against depression, infertility & migraine headaches
● Protecting the eyes from macular degeneration
● Contaiing gallic & ellagic acids
● Promoting health of upper respiratory organs, including lungs, sinuses, nasal passages
● Supporting healthy red & white blood cell (T-cells) formation
● Helping to prevent dementia & Alzheimer's disease

Suggested Use: Mix 1 teaspoon with juice, yogurt or add to your favorite smoothie.

Botanical Name: Myrciaria dubia

Other Names: Camucamu, Cacari, and Camocamo

Origin: Peru - Certified Organic

Z Natural Foods strives to offer the highest quality organically grown, raw, vegan, gluten free, non-GMO products available and exclusively uses low temperature drying techniques to preserve all the vital enzymes and nutrients. Our raw Camu Camu powder is wildcrafted and certified organic and passes our strict quality assurance which includes testing for botanical identity, heavy metals, chemicals, and microbiological contaminants. ZNaturalFoods.com offers Organic Camu Camu powder packaged in airtight stand-up, resealable foil pouches for optimum freshness. Once opened, just push the air out of the pouch before resealing it in order to preserve maximum potency. Keep your raw organic Camu Camu powder in a cool, dark, dry place.

The Lucuma fruit has been honored both spiritually and culinary since ancient times in the Peruvian culture. Today, lucuma is one of the regions most enjoyed foods, and is a popular ice cream flavor among Europeans and South Americans. A wonderfully versatile sweetener that is chock-full of maple-like flavor, a little lucuma powder blended into a smoothie, ice cream, pudding or pie filling makes for a truly delicious experience. And though lucuma is most famous for its sweet flavor profile, its impressively low sugar content and naturally occurring vitamins and minerals make it the perfect compromise between the sweet tooth and the waistline. Raw organic Lucuma is especially abundant in beta-carotene, niacin and iron with significant amounts of calcium and phosphorus.

Lucuma naturally falls to the ground at maturity, but still needs several days to fully ripen and peak in flavor. After a patient wait, the fruit is peeled, pitted, dehydrated and finally milled into a fine whole fruit powder. This product has only one ingredient: whole Lucuma fruit and is raw, organic, and gluten-free.

Raw organic Lucuma is an excellent source of carbohydrates, fiber, vitamins and minerals. It has lots of beta-carotene, niacin (B3) and iron.

Discover the flavorful sensation of lucuma. Enjoy it by itself or mix it in your favorite treat. Try combining it with some raw cacao nibs, vanilla beans, coconut butter and blend into a creamy delight.

Suggested Use: Mix 1 tablespoon with recipes, yogurt, ice cream or smoothies.

Botanical Name: Pouteria Lucuma

Other Names: Egg Fruit, Lucmo, Lucumo, Yellow Sapote

Origin: Peru - Certified Organic

Z Natural Foods strives to offer the highest quality organically grown, raw, vegan, gluten free, non-GMO products available and exclusively uses low temperature drying techniques to preserve all the vital enzymes and nutrients. Our raw Lucuma powder is certified organic and passes our strict quality assurance which includes testing for botanical identity, heavy metals, chemicals and microbiological contaminants. ZNaturalFoods.com offers raw Organic Lucuma powder packaged in airtight stand-up, resealable foil pouches for optimum freshness. Once opened, just push the air out of the pouch before resealing it in order to preserve maximum potency. Keep your Organic raw Lucuma powder in a cool, dark, dry place.

People from many diverse cultures, languages, religions, and races scattered around the globe have revered the coconut as a valuable source of both food and health. Wherever the coconut palm grows the people have learned of its importance in a healthy diet. For thousands of years coconut products have held a respected and valuable place in local folk medicine thus gaining the name 'Tree of Life'.

Raw coconut milk has been widely acknowledged as the miracle liquid which help people to build up and support the immune system effectively. Coconut milk contains vitamins, electrolytes and minerals essential optimal nutrition.

The vast majority of fats and oils in our diets, whether they are saturated or unsaturated or come from animals or plants, are composed of long-chain fatty acids (LCFA). Raw coconut milk is unique in that it contains a type of fat called medium-chain triglycerides (MTC), which are oxidized by your body in a different manner than other fats. According to recent scientific consensus, the saturated fats (MTCs) contained in coconuts are metabolized as soon as they are consumed and are not converted into cholesterol or body fat. Medium-chain triglycerides are burned rapidly, and according to research published in the November 2010 edition of "International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition, consumption of medium-chain triglycerides can enhance fat and calorie burning, making them beneficial for improving your body composition. In addition half the medium-chain fatty acids in coconut milk are composed of lauric acid, which is anti-viral, anti-bacterial, anti-microbial and anti-fungal.

Some possible benefits of our Raw Coconut Milk Powder may include:

● Supporting healthy cholesterol levels
● Improving digestion and absorption of other nutrients including vitamins, minerals, & amino acids
● Keeping skin & blood vessels flexible & elastic
● Boosting energy & endurance
● Aiding in building strong bones
● Killing viruses that cause influenza, herpes, measles, hepatitis C, SARS, AIDS, & other illnesses
● Helping prevent anemia
● Supporting tissue healing & repair
● Boosting immune system
● Supporting the proper functioning of your thyroid gland
● Relaxing muscles & nerves
● Improving insulin secretion & utilization of blood glucose
● Relieving the symptoms of sore throats & ulcers
● Relieving stress on pancreas & enzyme systems of the body
● Helping Control Weight
● Helping relieve symptoms & reduce health risks associated with diabetes
● Strengthening hair & increasing shine when applied topically
● Killing fungi & yeasts that cause candidiasis, ringworm, athlete's foot, thrush, diaper rash, & other infections
● Reducing symptoms associated the psoriasis, eczema, & dermatitis
● Reducing problems associated with malabsorption syndrome & cystic fibrosis
● Decreasing the risk of joint inflammation
● Helping protect against osteoporosis
● Combating bladder & urinary tract infections
● Relieving symptoms associated with Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, & stomach ulcers
● Moisturizing the skin & relieve dry skin & rashes
● Improving digestion & bowel function
● Helping support healthy blood pressure
● Relieving pain & irritation caused by hemorrhoids
● Helping maintain a strong immune system
● Relieving symptoms associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia (prostate enlargement)
● Helping protect against liver problems
● High levels of lauric acid, potassium & choline
● Killing bacteria that cause ulcers, throat infections, urinary tract infections, gum disease & cavities, pneumonia, & gonorrhea, & other diseases

Coconut milk is a dairy-free alternative for those who are lactose intolerant or allergic to casein or animal milk. This vegan drink is also soy-free, gluten-free and nut-free.

This product contains a small amount of tapioca maltodextrin, which is a starch made from organically grown non-GMO yuca root (cassava root). This starch acts as a drying agent and is necessary to keep this powder from clumping into hard chunks or one solid brick.

For more information about tapioca starch derived from cassava root (yuca root) click here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cassava

Suggested Use: Mix 1 tablespoon with juice, yogurt, or add to your favorite smoothie.

Botanical Source: Cocos nucifera

Other Names: Santam, Gata, Coconut Cream

Origin: India

Z Natural Foods strives to offer the highest quality organically grown, raw, vegan, gluten free, non-GMO products available and exclusively uses low temperature drying techniques to preserve all the vital enzymes and nutrients. Our raw Coconut Milk powder passes our strict quality assurance which includes testing for botanical identity, heavy metals, chemicals and microbiological contaminants. ZNaturalFoods.com offers raw Coconut Milk powder packaged in airtight stand-up, resealable foil pouches for optimum freshness. Once opened, just push the air out of the pouch before resealing it in order to preserve maximum potency. Keep your raw Coconut Milk powder in a cool, dark, dry place.

One of the oldest cultivated fruits, pomegranates first grew in ancient Persia and the health benefits of pomegranate were recognized even then. The Romans gave it its name — "pomegranate" literally means "seed apple" in Latin — and planted the sturdy seedlings throughout their empire. Spain so loved pomegranates that they named the city of Granada after them, according to some historians. The fruit also made its way eastward to India, where its juice was considered a health elixir that cured any number of ills. Pomegranates are the size of large oranges, with reddish-pink leathery skin protecting a white membrane. Attached to this membrane are small seed sacs surrounded by a red pulp. Recent studies reveal that eating pomegranate fruit can contribute immensely to good health.

Raw Pomegranate is mostly known for its rich content of antioxidants such as soluble polyphenols, tannins and anthocyanins which scavenge free radicals. Antioxidants are now considered essential for good health as they protect the body from molecules which cause premature aging and help prevent DNA damage that can lead to a number of serious health conditions. Pomegranate also contains a significant amount of good sodium, calcium, vitamin C, niacin, thiamin and riboflavin. Preliminary evidence suggests that pomegranate is very heart healthy and may reduce cholesterol, reduce blood pressure, slow down LDL cholesterol oxidation and increase blood flow to the heart.

Pomegranates are jam packed with vitamins that are important to daily bodily functions, but the most important health benefits of pomegranates are antioxidants. Pomegranates contain three times as many antioxidants as red wine and green tea.

Some possible benefits of our raw organic Pomegranate Juice powder may include:

● Combating osteoarthritis
● Reducing symptoms of diarrhea
● Providing cardiovascular protection
● Keeping PSA levels stable
● Lowering the risk of heart disease
● Reducing the inflammation of arthritis
● Reducing blood pressure
● Strong antioxidant
● Reducing dental plaque
● Increasing oxygen levels to the heart
● Exceptionally effective against various intestinal & circulatory parasites
● Possibly helping combat erectile dysfunction
● Fighting cell damage & mutation
● Possibly reducing cholesterol & plaque buildup in the arteries
● Keeping blood platelets from sticking together & forming dangerous blood clots

This product contains a small amount of tapioca maltodextrin, which is a starch made from organically grown non-GMO yuca root (cassava root). This starch acts as a drying agent and is necessary to keep this powder from clumping into hard chunks or one solid brick.

For more information about tapioca starch derived from cassava root (yuca root) click here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cassava

Suggested Use: Mix 3 tablespoons with 6 oz of water to make juice or use to flavor yogurt and other treats.

Botanical Name: Punica granatum

Other Names: Chinese apple, granada, grenade

Origin: China - Certified Organic

Z Natural Foods strives to offer the highest quality organically grown, raw, vegan, gluten free, non-GMO products available and exclusively uses low temperature drying techniques to preserve all the vital enzymes and nutrients. Our raw Pomegranate Juice powder is certified organic and passes our strict quality assurance which includes testing for botanical identity, heavy metals, chemicals and microbiological contaminants. ZNaturalFoods.com offers raw Organic Pomegranate Juice powder packaged in airtight stand-up, resealable foil pouches for optimum freshness. Once opened, just push the air out of the pouch before resealing it in order to preserve maximum potency. Keep your Organic raw Pomegranate Juice powder in a cool, dark, dry place.

Organic raw Rose hips are well known for their high vitamin C content, but are also a rich source of polyphenols, bioflavonoids and carotenoids. Rose hips naturally help fight inflammation, boost the immune system and are beneficial for maintaining overall health. Recent studies suggest that rose hips may be helpful in combating osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and Crohn's Disease. What makes rose hips so special is their naturally high vitamin C content is significantly enhanced by supporting bioflavonoids such as quercetin, rutin and hesperidin which increase absorption and amplify the overall benefit. Carotenoids found in rose hips include beta-carotene, lycopene, beta-chryptoxanthin, rubixanthin, zeaxanthin and lutein.

Raw Organic Rose hip preparations have been used for thousands of years in many different forms. As their name implies, they come from the rose plant. They are the bulbs that remain after the petals fall off. Rose hips have been used over the years for infections of all types; they have also been used to for diarrhea, skin problems, colds & flu, sore throats, fatigue, kidney problems, inflammation, stress and nervousness. They have been proven to be a superb source of vitamin C, having a much higher content than citrus fruit. They also contain vitamins E and K, the B vitamins riboflavin and folate. Rose hips can help to reduce skin wrinkling and strengthen the blood vessels reducing the body's ability to bruise. Taking rose hips gives your body the nutrients it needs to help stay young and healthy!

Some possible benefits of our raw organic Rose Hips powder may include:

● Boosting the overall immune system
● Supporting the cardiovascular system
● Facilitating fat metabolism
● Protecting tissues from free radical damage
● Assists the nervous system by converting certain amino acids into neurotransmitters
● Protects the joints & connective tissues
● Fighting the cold & flu
● Protecting adrenal function
● Supporting kidney & urinary tract health

Suggested Use: Mix 2 teaspoons with juice, yogurt, add to your favorite smoothie, or infuse in a tea.

Botanical Name: Rosa canina

Other Names: Dog Rose, Hip Tree, Wild Brier, Dog Brier

Origin: Chile - Certified Organic

Z Natural Foods strives to offer the highest quality organically grown, raw, vegan, gluten free, non-GMO products available and exclusively uses low temperature drying techniques to preserve all the vital enzymes and nutrients. Our raw Rose Hip powder is certified organic and passes our strict quality assurance which includes testing for botanical identity, heavy metals, chemicals and microbiological contaminants. ZNaturalFoods.com offers raw Organic Rose Hip powder packaged in airtight stand-up, resealable foil pouches for optimum freshness. Once opened, just push the air out of the pouch before resealing it in order to preserve maximum potency. Keep your organic raw Rose Hip powder in a cool, dark, dry place.

The tomato is the fruit of the plant Lycopersicon esculentum. Botanically speaking, tomato is not only a fruit, but also a berry since it is formed from a single ovary. Tomatoes are originally native to the western side of South America, in the region occupied by Columbia, Ecuador, Peru, Chile, and the western half of Bolivia.

In terms of conventional antioxidants, tomatoes provide an excellent amount of vitamin C and beta-carotene; a very good amount of the mineral manganese; and a good amount of vitamin E. In terms of phytonutrients, tomatoes are basically off the chart. While most often associated with lycopene (a carotenoid phytonutrient widely recognized for its antioxidant properties), tomatoes provide a unique variety of phytonutrients. Included are additional carotenoids (including beta-carotene, lutein, and zeaxanthin); saponins (including alpha-tomatine); flavonoids (including naringenin, chalconaringenin, rutin, kaempferol, and quercetin); hydroxycinnamic acids (including caffeic, ferulic, and coumaric acid); glycosides (including esculeoside A); and fatty acid derivatives (including 9-oxo-octadecadienoic acid).

Tomatoes are also an excellent source of free radical-scavenging vitamin C and vitamin A as well as bone-healthy vitamin K. They are a very good source of enzyme-promoting molybdenum; heart-healthy potassium, vitamin B6, folate, and dietary fiber; blood sugar-balancing manganese. In addition, tomatoes are a good source of heart-healthy magnesium, niacin, and vitamin E; energy-producing iron, vitamin B1, and phosphorus; muscle-building protein, and bone-healthy copper.

Bone health is another area of growing interest in tomato research. Interestingly, the connection of tomato intake to bone health involves the rich supply of antioxidant in tomatoes. We don't always think about antioxidant protection as being important for bone health, but it is; and tomato lycopene (and other tomato antioxidants) may have a special role to play in this area.

Some possible benefits of our Raw Organic Tomato Powder may include:

● Supporting a healthy Cardiovascular system
● Rich in lycopene
● Reducing excessive blood platelet clumping
● Supporting healthy cellular replication
● Possible reducing the risk of some neurological diseases
● Containing anti-inflammatory properties
● Supporting Bone Health
● Strong antioxidant benefits
● Supporting healthy triglyceride & cholesterol levels

Suggested Use: Mix 1 tablespoon with juice, yogurt or add to your favorite smoothie.

Botanical Name: Lycopersicon esculentum

Other Names: Golden Apple, Tomat, Love Apple, Tomast, Common tomato, Tomate, Pomodoro

Origin: Israel - Certified Organic

Z Natural Foods strives to offer the highest quality organically grown, raw, vegan, gluten free, non-GMO products available and exclusively uses low temperature drying techniques to preserve all the vital enzymes and nutrients. Our Raw Tomato Powder is certified organic and passes our strict quality assurance which includes testing for botanical identity, heavy metals, chemicals and microbiological contaminants. ZNaturalFoods.com offers Organic Raw Tomato Powder packaged in airtight stand-up, resealable foil pouches for optimum freshness. Once opened, just push the air out of the pouch before resealing it in order to preserve maximum potency. Keep your Raw Organic Tomato Powder in a cool, dark, dry place.

A close relative of the blueberry, cranberry and huckleberry, the wild bilberry is loaded with potent antioxidants including flavonoids and anthocyanins. Bilberries also have high levels of tannins which are astringent, plant polyphenols. These major components are responsible for bilberries powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activity. Sometimes referred to as the European blueberry, wild bilberries have been used in traditional European medicine for over one thousand years.

The flavonoid compounds found in raw bilberries, called anthocyanins are plant pigments which have amazing anti-aging, anti-oxidant and healing qualities. Anthocyanin can fight free radicals in the body, strengthen blood capillaries and improve overall circulatory health. Bilberries are smaller than blueberries and their pigment is evenly distributed throughout the skin and flesh of the skin, unlike blueberries where the main amount of pigment resides in the skin of the berry. The anthocyanins found in this berry can also reduce the formation of blood clots, a leading cause of heart attack and stroke. Bilberry is useful in fighting numerous vascular and blood disorders such as chilblains, broken veins, varicose veins, thrombosis and angina. It has even been known to reduce damage of blood vessel deterioration and the degradation of blood platelets due to its ability to restore tissue connectivity. Bilberries can strengthen coronary arteries and prevent coronary blockages by fighting the accumulation of ingested fat.

Wild bilberries have long been used as a natural remedy for night vision and to promote overall visual health. British Royal Air Force pilots were known to eat bilberry preserve during World War II to help them see clearly during night missions. Daily use can improve visual acuity and can help a person's eyes to adjust during the dark of night as well as the glare of bright daylight due to the protection of rhodopsin or retinal purple in the eye. The Bilberry may even help a variety of eye disorders including glaucoma, nearsightedness, cataracts and macular degeneration (a disorder that can lead to blindness). Bilberry has been helpful to diabetics who have suffered visual problems due to microcirculation and diabetes mellitus.

Some possible benefits of our raw Bilberry powder may include:

● Alleviating diarrhea
● Helping to protect & enhance vision
● Lowering blood sugar levels
● Reducing inflammation associated with rheumatoid arthritis
● Diuretic effects
● Increasing blood supply to the nervous system
● Improving overall circulatory health
● Improving capillary function
● Fighting urinary tract infections
● Anti-ulcer properties

Bilberries have been used for years to aid a variety of illnesses and to improve overall circulatory health and to promote healthy vision. With amazing healing qualities, antioxidant properties and the powerful anthocyanins, you may see that our wild Bilberry powder is right for you!

Suggested Use: Mix 1 - 2 teaspoons with juice, yogurt or add to your favorite smoothie.

Botanical Name: Vaccinium Myrtillus

Other Names: Whortleberries, European blueberry, bog berry, hurtleberry

Origin: Albania - Certified Organic

Z Natural Foods strives to offer the highest quality organically grown, raw, vegan, gluten free, non-GMO products available and exclusively uses low temperature drying techniques to preserve all the vital enzymes and nutrients. Our Raw Bilberry Powder is certified organic and passes our strict quality assurance which includes testing for botanical identity, heavy metals, chemicals and microbiological contaminants. ZNaturalFoods.com offers Organic Raw Bilberry Powder packaged in airtight stand-up, resealable foil pouches for optimum freshness. Once opened, just push the air out of the pouch before resealing it in order to preserve maximum potency. Keep your Raw Organic Bilberry Fruit Powder in a cool, dark, dry place.

A Synergistic Blend of 15 of the World's most Potent raw Superfoods.

You won't find a more powerful mix of superfoods on the market today. We've put the top raw berries, fruits, roots and greens all together in one concentrated, synergistic blend. Naturally loaded with antioxidants, polyphenols, polysaccharides bioflavonoids, enzymes, amino acids, vitamins and minerals. Enjoy maximum nutrition, boost your immune system and attain optimum health with our remarkable Ultimate Superfood Fusion mix.

Ingredients: Organic Freeze Dried Acai Powder, Goji Berry Powder 40% Polysaccharides, Organic Noni Fruit Powder, Mangosteen Powder, Organic Maca Root Powder, Amla Powder, Organic Spirulina, Organic Pomegranate Juice Powder, Sea Buckthorn Powder, Chlorella - Thin Cell Wall, Organic Alfalfa Leaf Powder, Green Papaya Powder, Organic Ashwagandha Powder, Organic Bladderwrack Powder, Cordyceps Mushroom Extract, Stevia Extract.

Suggested Use: Mix 1 tablespoon with juice, yogurt or add to your favorite smoothie.

Origin: USA

Z Natural Foods strives to offer the highest quality organically grown, raw, vegan, gluten free, non-GMO products available and exclusively uses low temperature drying techniques to preserve all the vital enzymes and nutrients. Our raw Ultimate Superfood Fusion passes our strict quality assurance which includes testing for botanical identity, heavy metals, chemicals and microbiological contaminants. ZNaturalFoods.com offers our raw Ultimate Superfood Fusion packaged in airtight stand-up, resealable foil pouches for optimum freshness. Once opened, just push the air out of the pouch before resealing it in order to preserve maximum potency. Keep your raw Ultimate Superfood Fusion in a cool, dark, dry place.

The black currant is a fruit bearing shrub originating from Tibet. The small fruits have a pleasant aroma and sour taste. Known as the "King of Berries" and considered the elixir of youth because they contain higher concentrations of Potassium, Magnesium, Iron, Calcium, Vitamins A, B, & C, trace minerals, organic acids, antioxidants, essential fatty acids, and many more phenolics and phytonutrients than any other fruits. They have been shown to have twice the potassium of bananas, four times the vitamin C of oranges, and twice the antioxidants of blueberries.

The use of black currant fruit as an herbal medicine emerged in the Middle Ages when it was used extensively in natural health remedies. Today there is a growing body of scientific evidence which shows how black currants can protect against oxidative damage and thus contribute to preventing aging and disease. In addition the black currant is a good diuretic, anti-sclerotic, pectoral, sudorific, stomachic, anti-diaretic, anti-colitic, anti-stringent, hypotensive, and anti-rheumatic.

The unique composition of the black currant includes a rare yet essential combination of fatty acids Omega-3 ALA and Omega-6 GLA. Studies have linked GLA and ALA to improvements in a wide range of immune and cardiovascular functions, premenstrual and menopausal symptoms, brain health and skin conditions, along with assisting in weight loss and containing anti-cancer properties.

The Institute of Food, Nutrition and Human Health senior research scientist Dr. Abdul-Lateef Molan and his team conducted a trial with 45 healthy volunteers who took black currant for four weeks. He found that consumption of the black currant improved gut health by increasing the numbers of good bacteria. "The improvement was significant in many ways," Dr. Molan says. "Firstly, there was an increase in the number of lactobacilli and bifidobacteria, both of which are beneficial to gut health. Secondly, there was a reduction in the population sizes of some pathogenic bacteria such as Clostridium spp. and Bacteriodes spp. Thirdly, consumption of black currants led to a significant reduction in the activity of Beta-glucuronidase. Lastly, there was also a lowering of fecal pH." Dr. Molan says these findings show that taking black currant can offer significant health benefits because it acts as a powerful prebiotic.

A recent study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that subjects who were given a mixture of berries daily (including black currants) had a reduction in blood pressure and an increase in good (HDL) cholesterol, two factors that can decrease the risk of cardiovascular diseases like heart attack and stroke.

Black currant contains powerful compounds called proanthocyanidins, anthocyanins and a polysaccharide-rich substance, cassis polysaccharide (CAPS), and has macrophage-stimulating activity. CAPS has been proven to be toxic against tumor cells. Additionally preliminary research from the Horticulture and Food Research Institute in New Zealand found that the anthocyanins and polyphenolics found in black currants may help protect against Alzheimer's disease. Beyond that research has shown that black currants prevent the degradation of the essential neurotransmitter, Dopamine, which in turn prevents the decline of brain function often associated with age. Anthocyanins also inhibit the enzymes Cyclo-oxygenase 1 and 2, and reduce inflammation and the effects of arthritis in the body. The effect is similar to aspirin or ibuprofen, so many middle-aged and elderly people are choosing the healthier black currant over these drugs.

Oral intake of black currant has significant and beneficial effects on visual functions including night vision. In the last few decades, computers have rapidly and steadily become a necessary tool of modern life and many people are suffering from computer-related eye problems. Long-term computer use has also contributed to the rise of modern lifestyle related diseases, often exacerbated by stress. Black currant anthocyanins work wonders by treating and alleviating stress, cataracts, eye strain, and preventing aging, all of which are made worse by long-term computer use.

Age Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is the number one cause of blindness in adults over age 65. Research and clinical studies have shown that certain antioxidants like vitamin C and anthocyanosides (anthocyanins) may support vision health and decrease the risk of age related vision problems such as cataracts and (AMD). Scientists have found that a plant based diet rich in flavonoids, including anthocyanins and quercitin (found in black currants), may play a role in decreasing the degeneration of the macula by keeping harmful free radicals from damaging the retina.

While the common treatment for a urinary tract infection is antibiotics, proanthocyanins found in black currant, may help prevent the infection from beginning or progressing. Proanthocyanins work their magic by preventing harmful bacteria from sticking to the urinary tract walls.

Some possible benefits of our Raw Black Currant Juice Powder may include:

● Strengthening capillaries
● Combating gout
● Reducing the effects of arthritis & rheumatism
● Reducing diarrhea, dysentery, tonsillitis, whooping cough, & gum disease
● Powerful anti-oxidant actions
● Relieving eye strain, cataracts, & Macular Degeneration (AMD)
● Protecting against alzheimers while improving brain health
● Improving cardiovascular functions
● Excellent prebiotic
● Useful against tiredness & overwork
● Improving digestion
● Relieving premenstrual & menopausal symptoms
● High levels of anti-oxidant, vitamin C, potassium, essential fatty acids, anthocyanins, polysaccharides
● Maybe help prevent cellular mutations
● Diuretic properties
● Reducing blood pressure & increasing good cholesterol (HDL)
● Improving skin
● Cleansing the blood of toxins
● Combating uric acid kidney stone disease
● Reducing arterial hypertension
● Anti-inflammatory actions
● Stimulating the functioning of the liver, pancreas, spleen & kidneys
● Combating urinary tract infection
● Systemic anti-inflammatory agent with actions similar to those of natural cortisone

Suggested Use: Mix 1 teaspoon with juice, yogurt or add to your favorite smoothie.

Botanical Name: Ribes nigrum

Other Names: Blackcurrants, Phalsa, Quincy Berries, Cassis, Urdu, Squinancy Berrie, Ribes Nigrum, Schwarze Johannisbeeren, Falsa, Gichtbeerblaetter, Cassistee, Feuilles de Cassis, Quinsy Berries, Schwarze Johannisbeerblaetter

Origin: China

Z Natural Foods strives to offer the highest quality organically grown, raw, vegan, gluten free, non-GMO products available and exclusively uses low temperature drying techniques to preserve all the vital enzymes and nutrients. Our Raw Black Currant Juice Powder passes our strict quality assurance which includes testing for botanical identity, heavy metals, chemicals and microbiological contaminants. ZNaturalFoods.com offers Raw Black Currant Juice Powder packaged in airtight stand-up, resealable foil pouches for optimum freshness. Once opened, just push the air out of the pouch before resealing it in order to preserve maximum potency. Keep your Raw Black Currant Juice Powder in a cool, dark, dry place.

The black currant is a fruit bearing shrub originating from Tibet. The small fruits have a pleasant aroma and sour taste. Known as the "King of Berries" and considered the elixir of youth because they contain higher concentrations of Potassium, Magnesium, Iron, Calcium, Vitamins A, B, & C, trace minerals, organic acids, antioxidants, essential fatty acids, and many more phenolics and phytonutrients than any other fruits. They have been shown to have twice the potassium of bananas, four times the vitamin C of oranges, and twice the antioxidants of blueberries.

The use of black currant fruit as an herbal medicine emerged in the Middle Ages when it was used extensively in natural health remedies. Today there is a growing body of scientific evidence which shows how black currants can protect against oxidative damage and thus contribute to preventing aging and disease. In addition the black currant is a good diuretic, anti-sclerotic, pectoral, sudorific, stomachic, anti-diaretic, anti-colitic, anti-stringent, hypotensive, and anti-rheumatic.

The unique composition of the black currant includes a rare yet essential combination of fatty acids Omega-3 ALA and Omega-6 GLA. Studies have linked GLA and ALA to improvements in a wide range of immune and cardiovascular functions, premenstrual and menopausal symptoms, brain health and skin conditions, along with assisting in weight loss and containing anti-cancer properties.

The Institute of Food, Nutrition and Human Health senior research scientist Dr. Abdul-Lateef Molan and his team conducted a trial with 45 healthy volunteers who took black currant for four weeks. He found that consumption of the black currant improved gut health by increasing the numbers of good bacteria. "The improvement was significant in many ways," Dr. Molan says. "Firstly, there was an increase in the number of lactobacilli and bifidobacteria, both of which are beneficial to gut health. Secondly, there was a reduction in the population sizes of some pathogenic bacteria such as Clostridium spp. and Bacteriodes spp. Thirdly, consumption of black currants led to a significant reduction in the activity of Beta-glucuronidase. Lastly, there was also a lowering of fecal pH." Dr. Molan says these findings show that taking black currant can offer significant health benefits because it acts as a powerful prebiotic.

A recent study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that subjects who were given a mixture of berries daily (including black currants) had a reduction in blood pressure and an increase in good (HDL) cholesterol, two factors that can decrease the risk of cardiovascular diseases like heart attack and stroke.

Black currant contains powerful compounds called proanthocyanidins, anthocyanins and a polysaccharide-rich substance, cassis polysaccharide (CAPS), and has macrophage-stimulating activity. CAPS has been proven to be toxic against tumor cells. Additionally preliminary research from the Horticulture and Food Research Institute in New Zealand found that the anthocyanins and polyphenolics found in black currants may help protect against Alzheimer's disease. Beyond that research has shown that black currants prevent the degradation of the essential neurotransmitter, Dopamine, which in turn prevents the decline of brain function often associated with age. Anthocyanins also inhibit the enzymes Cyclo-oxygenase 1 and 2, and reduce inflammation and the effects of arthritis in the body. The effect is similar to aspirin or ibuprofen, so many middle-aged and elderly people are choosing the healthier black currant over these drugs.

Oral intake of black currant has significant and beneficial effects on visual functions including night vision. In the last few decades, computers have rapidly and steadily become a necessary tool of modern life and many people are suffering from computer-related eye problems. Long-term computer use has also contributed to the rise of modern lifestyle related diseases, often exacerbated by stress. Black currant anthocyanins work wonders by treating and alleviating stress, cataracts, eye strain, and preventing aging, all of which are made worse by long-term computer use.

Age Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is the number one cause of blindness in adults over age 65. Research and clinical studies have shown that certain antioxidants like vitamin C and anthocyanosides (anthocyanins) may support vision health and decrease the risk of age related vision problems such as cataracts and (AMD). Scientists have found that a plant based diet rich in flavonoids, including anthocyanins and quercitin (found in black currants), may play a role in decreasing the degeneration of the macula by keeping harmful free radicals from damaging the retina.

While the common treatment for a urinary tract infection is antibiotics, proanthocyanins found in black currant, may help prevent the infection from beginning or progressing. Proanthocyanins work their magic by preventing harmful bacteria from sticking to the urinary tract walls.

Some possible benefits of our Raw Black Currant Juice Powder may include:

● Strengthening capillaries
● Combating gout
● Reducing the effects of arthritis & rheumatism
● Reducing diarrhea, dysentery, tonsillitis, whooping cough, & gum disease
● Powerful anti-oxidant actions
● Relieving eye strain, cataracts, & Macular Degeneration (AMD)
● Protecting against alzheimers while improving brain health
● Improving cardiovascular functions
● Excellent prebiotic
● Useful against tiredness & overwork
● Improving digestion
● Relieving premenstrual & menopausal symptoms
● High levels of anti-oxidant, vitamin C, potassium, essential fatty acids, anthocyanins, polysaccharides
● Maybe help prevent cellular mutations
● Diuretic properties
● Reducing blood pressure & increasing good cholesterol (HDL)
● Improving skin
● Cleansing the blood of toxins
● Combating uric acid kidney stone disease
● Reducing arterial hypertension
● Anti-inflammatory actions
● Stimulating the functioning of the liver, pancreas, spleen & kidneys
● Combating urinary tract infection
● Systemic anti-inflammatory agent with actions similar to those of natural cortisone

Suggested Use: Mix 1 teaspoon with juice, yogurt or add to your favorite smoothie.

Botanical Name: Ribes nigrum

Other Names: Blackcurrants, Phalsa, Quincy Berries, Cassis, Urdu, Squinancy Berrie, Ribes Nigrum, Schwarze Johannisbeeren, Falsa, Gichtbeerblaetter, Cassistee, Feuilles de Cassis, Quinsy Berries, Schwarze Johannisbeerblaetter

Origin: China

Z Natural Foods strives to offer the highest quality organically grown, raw, vegan, gluten free, non-GMO products available and exclusively uses low temperature drying techniques to preserve all the vital enzymes and nutrients. Our Raw Black Currant Juice Powder passes our strict quality assurance which includes testing for botanical identity, heavy metals, chemicals and microbiological contaminants. ZNaturalFoods.com offers Raw Black Currant Juice Powder packaged in airtight stand-up, resealable foil pouches for optimum freshness. Once opened, just push the air out of the pouch before resealing it in order to preserve maximum potency. Keep your Raw Black Currant Juice Powder in a cool, dark, dry place.

Suggested Use: Mix 1 - 2 teaspoons with juice, yogurt or add to your favorite smoothie.

Botanical Name: Sambucus nigra

Other Names: Arizona elderberry, American elder, sweet elder, wild elder, flor sauco, tree of music, Danewort, Walewort, New Mexican elderberry, velvet-leaf elder, hairy blue elderberry, and dwarf elder.

Origin: Croatia - Organic

Z Natural Foods strives to offer the highest quality organically grown, raw, vegan, gluten free, non-GMO products available and exclusively uses low temperature drying techniques to preserve all the vital enzymes and nutrients. Our Raw Elderberry Powder is certified organic and pass our strict quality assurance which includes testing for botanical identity, heavy metals, chemicals and microbiological contaminants. ZNaturalFoods.com offers Organic Raw Elderberry Powder packaged in airtight stand-up, resealable foil pouches for optimum freshness. Once opened, just push the air out of the pouch before resealing it in order to preserve maximum potency. Keep your Raw Organic Elderberry Powder in a cool, dark, dry place.

Strawberries are known for their antioxidant properties due to high vitamin C, anthocyanin and ellagic acid content. Strawberries also contain dietary fiber, iodine, folate, quercetin and kaempferol. Bursting with flavor, our 100% pure freeze dried strawberry powder captures all the natural taste and nutrition this remarkable berry has to offer.

Strawberries, like other berries, are famous in the phytonutrient world as a rich source of phenols. In strawberries, these phenols are led by the anthocyanins and ellagitannins. The anthocyanins in strawberry not only provide its flush red color, they also serve as potent antioxidants that have repeatedly been shown to help protect cell structures in the body and to prevent oxygen damage in all of the body's organ systems. Strawberries' unique phenol content help support healthy heart function, blood vessel health and cellular replication. The phenols in strawberry also have the ability to lessen activity of the enzyme cyclo-oxygenase, or COX.

Strawberries are a great natural source of Iodine / Potassium iodide (KI). Iodine is a chemical element essential for the production of thyroid hormones that regulate growth and metabolism. Diets deficient in iodine increase risk of retarded brain development in children (cretinism), mental slowness, high cholesterol, lethargy, fatigue, depression, weight gain, and goiter: a swelling of the thyroid gland in the neck. The natural Potassium iodide (KI) / Iodine from Strawberries is absorbed by your body more slowly and safely than chemical or synthetic iodine.

Berries have recently been pinpointed as a leading source of compounds thought to produce health benefits for women, due to their high concentrations of phytoestrogens. Phytoestrogens, literally "plant estrogens", have been of interest to the scientific community because of their possible roll in prevention of both breast and cervical cancer. Studies now indicate that berries may contain some of the highest levels of phytoestrogens. These compounds act as a natural form of estrogen. During studies at the University of Helsinki in Finland, scientists measured eight different berries for their phytoestrogen level, and concluded that strawberries have the second highest level of phytoestrogens with blackberries being the only fruit containing higher levels.

Raw Strawberries may provide some protection against Macular Degeneration. Your mother may have told you carrots would keep your eyes bright as a child, but as an adult, it looks like fruit is even more important for keeping your sight. Data reported in a study published in the Archives of Ophthalmology indicates that eating 3 or more servings of fruit per day may lower your risk of age-related macular degeneration (ARMD), the primary cause of vision loss in older adults, by 36%, compared to persons who consume less than 1.5 servings of fruit daily.

Some possible benefits of our raw freeze dried Strawberry powder may include:

● High concentrations of phytoestrogens - natural plant estrogens that act as a natural form of estrogen
● Supporting healthy eyesight
● Helping your body combat esophageal cancer
● Strawberries are one of the few sources of ellagic acid
● Strong antioxidant benefits
● Natural source of Iodine / Potassium iodide (KI)
● Supporting healthy cholesterol levels
● May be beneficial in reversing the course of neuronal & behavioral aging
● Low Glycemic Index (GI) of 40
● Fighting certain types of cellular mutation
● High in phytonutrients like phenols, flavonoids & anthocyanins

The strawberry is a member of the rose family. The plant produces succulent, red, conical fruit from tiny white flowers, and sends out runners to propagate. Strawberries are a fragrant, red colored, ground dwelling fruit. Their history dates back over 2,000 years with records showing a variety of breeds as a native in many parts of the world.

The strawberry is often described as a luxury item, enjoyed by royalty. France's King Charles V had over 3000 planted at the Louvre in Paris, King Louis XIII ate them everyday; and both Louis XIII and Louis XIV the latter enjoyed the berries so much that they are recorded to have eaten them to the point of indigestion!

The use of strawberries and of the strawberry plant itself for therapeutic purposes dates back as long as they have been eaten. American Indians prepared infusions of strawberry plant leaves as a treatment for stomach pain and gastrointestinal ailments such as diarrhea. Swedish botanist Carl Linnaeus was convinced that strawberries had miraculously healed his severe attack of gout; and the French philosopher Bernard de Fontenelle, who died at the age of 100 attributed the secret of his longevity to strawberries.

Suggested Use: Mix 2 teaspoons with juice, yogurt, or add to your favorite smoothie or recipes.

Botanical Name: Fragaria Chiloensis

Other Names: fraises des bois (strawberries of the woods), erdbeere, fresa, fraise, fragola

Origin: Chile

Z Natural Foods strives to offer the highest quality organically grown, raw, vegan, gluten free, non-GMO products available and exclusively uses low temperature drying techniques to preserve all the vital enzymes and nutrients. Our freeze dried raw Strawberry powder passes our strict quality assurance which includes testing for botanical identity, heavy metals, chemicals and microbiological contaminants. ZNaturalFoods.com offers raw freeze dried Strawberry powder packaged in airtight stand-up, resealable foil pouches for optimum freshness. Once opened, just push the air out of the pouch before resealing it in order to preserve maximum potency. Keep your freeze dried raw Strawberry powder in a cool, dark, dry place.