 ACAI
BERRY
The crown jewel in the Mona Vie formula is the acai
berry, found only high atop towering palm trees in the lush Amazon
Rain Forest of South America. For centuries, the indigenous people of
Brazil's Northern Amazon region have revered this legendary berry as an
antidote for numerous ailments. Mona Vie's Acai is harvested in a
responsible manner from Brazilian Amazon Rainforests.
Modern science has now validated the remarkable wellness benefits of the
acai fruit. As a whole food by itself, the berry would provide a
remarkable source of complete protein, healthy fats, and essential
vitamins and minerals.
AÇAI
Crown Jewel of the Mona Vie Blend
Among the reported benefits/features of this deep purple berry are: •
High levels of dietary fiber • High levels of essential amino acids and
trace minerals • High levels of plant sterols • Essential fatty acids
ratio that resembles olive oil • Protein profile similar to eggs • Very
low sugar content • High levels of antioxidants |
 ACEROLA
CHERRIES
Acerola thrives in the sandy soils. They are rich in both antioxidants
and a range of important vitamins. |
 APRICOTS
Apricots provide a rich assortment of antioxidants and are abundant with
soluble fiber, beta-carotene, magnesium, iron, phosphorous, potassium
and Vitamin C. They also include a natural salicylate. |
 ARONIA
(Black Chokeberry)
Aronia juice contains very high levels of anthocyanins and flavonoids.
Its beneficial nutrients include antioxidants, polyphenols, minerals and
vitamins, as well as important trace minerals. Aronia has Polyphenols •
Anthocyanidans • Quinic acid • Vitamins • Minerals • Flavinols. |
 BANANA
Bananas are a common supermarket fruit and are often taken for granted
(few realize the health benefits bananas bring to them). Bananas are the
ONLY fruit that comes not from trees or bushes but from large plants
that are giant herbs and are related to the lily and orchid family.
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 BILBERRIES
The Bilberry is a close relative of the blueberry and is noted for its
phytonutrient content. Bilberry fruit and its extracts contain a number
of biologically active components, including a class of compounds called
anthocyanosides which are potent antioxidants. |
 BLUEBERRIES
Blueberries are an antioxidant powerhouse. They contain large amounts of
health-promoting phytochemicals such as anthocyanins and phenolics,
currently being studied for their antioxidant benefits. Besides
antioxidants, blueberries contain condensed tannins, and they offer a
great lineup of nutrients like potassium and iron, as well as being an
excellent source of Vitamin C. |
 CAMU
CAMU BERRY (Rumberry)
The Camu camu (Myrciaria dubia), also known as CamuCamu, Cacari, and
Camocamo, is a small bushy river side tree from the Amazon Rainforest of
Peru and Brazil, which bears a red/purple cherry like fruit. |
 CRANBERRIES
Cranberries are rich in many phytonutrients and proanthocyanidins
(PACs), including important tannins and Vitamin C. Cranberries contain
high amounts of vitamins, minerals, organic acids and various other
phytonutrients. Cranberries are a good source of vitamin A, C, B
complex, Folic Acid and Fiber. Also included are the minerals Calcium,
Iron, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sodium and Sulfur. But there is more to
them than just vitamins. Cranberries contain important plant pigments
called bioflavanoids. |
 GRAPES
(purple/white)
The varying colors of grapes bring a spectrum of antioxidant protective
power to this versatile fruit. Purple grapes contain resveratrol, the
potent antioxidant found in red wine and other grape products that have
been making headlines around the world. |
 KIWI
Kiwi fruit contains abundant phytonutrients and has gained fame as a
delicious source of ample amounts of vitamin E, vitamin A, vitamin C,
trace minerals and dietary fiber. Native to China. |
 LYCHEE
The Lychee is native to the warmer forests of Southern China and
probably Vietnam. It has been cultivated in China for well over a
thousand years, and would no doubt have been a keenly sought after
forest fruit in subtropical Sino-Vietnamese Asia. At 72mg of vitamin C
per 100 grams of flesh, lychees are a very good source for this
essential vitamin, as well as potassium and other nutrients. |
 NASHI
PEARS
Once reserved as a food to be served only to the wealthy and to Chinese
nobles, Nashi pears have been grown, cultivated and eaten for centuries.
Little is known about their origin...its estimated that they began
appearing at least 3,000 years ago in China. Nashi pears are a great
source of dietary fiber, and they’re also very high in potassium and
other essential minerals. They contain nearly 10% of the USRDA for
Vitamin C, and a high concentration of folates, which make up the
Vitamin B complex group. |
 PASSION
FRUIT
Passion fruit is rich in vitamins, minerals and fiber, including:
calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium and sulphur and B
Vitamins. The legend of passion fruit dates back to Biblical time and
rainforest natives have for generations used Passion fruit juice. |
 PEARS
Pears have been revered throughout time. Their cultivation has been
traced back 3,000 years in western Asia, and some speculate pears might
have been discovered by people in the Stone Age. They were an exotic
food item in the court of Louis XIV and were called the “gift of the
gods” by Homer in his epic, The Odyssey. Pears have been linked to
Antioxidant protection. |
 POMEGRANATE
The pomegranate originated from Persia and has been cultivated in
Eastern Europe and the Mediterranean region for several millennia.
Pomegranate juice is a popular drink in the Middle East, and is also
used in Iranian and Indian cuisine; it began to be widely marketed in
the United States in 2002 |
 PRUNES
Prunes are dried plums, rich in minerals and phenols, plus they have an
extremely high ORAC value. |
 WOLFBERRY
For thousands of years in China, the Wolfberry has been known as “the
herb of longevity.” It provides a powerful combination of antioxidants
and polysaccharides. Wolfberry also provides eighteen amino acids and
twenty-one trace minerals. Wolfberry, like açai, is known for the many
health conditions that are helped by this fruit. |