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Fruits, Berries, Vegetables and Herbs

III. Fruits, Berries, Vegetables and Herbs

What is the Process That Makes our Fruit, Berries and Vegetable Powders Nutritionally Superior?

In selecting ingredients for each formulation, Activz is committed to preserving the integrity of the whole-food-based materials. Activz works with only suppliers that do their best to reduce manufacturing stresses that compromise the materials—factors such as light, heat, oxygen and moisture can cause ingredient degradation. When products contain ingredients that are whole-foods rather than isolated chemicals, a variety of unique manufacturing challenges arise. The simple truth is that most manufacturers don’t have the skills or expertise to work with whole-food materials.

To produce the best whole-food based nutrients that retain their intended nutritional value, climate control is essential. The climate-controlled, low humidity operation features positive airflow, forming a barrier from outside air when doors are opened. The purified air is pumped through a triple filtration system with HEPA filters and UV light for ozone generation. Even its compressed air, used to clean bottles and in processing, is purified and HEPA filtered. Pharmaceutical-grade water, processed through double micron filters and UV light, is used in all cleaning steps. Cleanliness of course, is a hallmark of the operations we select. Although few in number, our suppliers each have rooms that were designed to be steam cleaned. Equipment is set on casters for easy transport to the clean room between every product run. There, each piece of equipment is broken into its smallest components, fully sterilized and swab tested with a pharmaceutical ATP detector to ensure no microbes survived. Close attention to cleanliness inhibits the growth of bacteria, yeasts and molds, and enhances products’ and materials’ shelf lives.

As stated before, Activz takes extreme measures to locate ingredients that are as pure, natural and as bioactive as possible—providing the consumer with the best all natural nutritional supplement available.

What Makes Our Fruit & Berry Powders so Special?

Three of our proprietary ingredients are freeze-dried whole-berry powders, freeze- dried100% soluble berry juice powders and a wide variety of fruit powders. Extensive research has shown that the colorful pigments, flavonoids and phytonutrients in berries (anthocyanins, proanthocyanins and others) offer numerous health benefits, including powerful antioxidant properties, circulatory system support and enhancement of visual function. Berry and Fruit powders are produced according to the scientific evidence that these benefits are more present and bioactive in whole berries and berry juice than in isolated extracts. From our carefully selected suppliers we have a full array of certified organic and kosher berry and fruit powders (acai, acerola, bilberry, cranberry, loganberry, elderberry, blueberry, black currant, raspberry, strawberry, pomegranate, pineapple, apple and others). These highly concentrated and delicious fruit and berry powders have added exceptional value, appeal and flavor to our whole food nutritious shakes.

Fruit Juice: Powders & Extracts

  • Apple Juice Powder

    Apples Juice powder aids in lowering blood cholesterol. The cholesterol lowering isn’t the only benefit of apples juice powder, there are many more. Apple juice powders have Phenolic Antioxidants in them that block cholesterol damage. It can make Vitamin C more available in blood organs. It also helps prevent cholesterol oxidation. Cholesterol oxidation is chemically adding oxygen to things. The contents inside of an apple inhibit early reactions that lead to plaque in blood vessels. When you get too much plaque in your blood vessels, it could result in a heart attack. Found in Activz Whole 9 Meal Replacement & Energy Shake and the Vitamin, Mineral and Antioxidant Shake

  • Acerola Extract

    Acerola berry powder is 100% organic and is standardized to a stable 25% natural (complete complex) vitamin C content. Growing, harvesting, handling and low- temperature processing methods have been carefully designed to capture and preserve the nutritional integrity of the berries thus providing unsurpassed excellence. Rich in vitamin C, acerola is an excellent antioxidant and free radical scavenger. Particularly for children, acerola has been found to be effective for treating colds, dry and sore throat and flu symptoms. Found in Activz Vitamin, Mineral and Antioxidant Shake

  • Bilberry Fruit Extract

    Used to support healthy eyes. Bilberry strengthens the capillaries and is known to improve night blindness and vision. It is a powerful antioxidant. Bilberry fruit contains high concentrations of tannins, substances that act as both an astringent and an anti-inflammatory. This fruit also contains flavonoid compounds called anthocyanadins. Flavonoids are plant pigments that possess outstanding antioxidant properties, foraging out dangerous particles in the body known as free radicals. Bilberry has also been connected with the prevention of cancer, heart disease, and macular degeneration. Found in Activz Whole 9 Meal Replacement & Energy Shake

  • Blueberry Fruit Extract

    Blueberry juice powder is rich in antioxidants with a high ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity) value to help resist oxidative stress. It’s a good source of vitamin C, and is high in flavonoids called anthocyanosides. Anthocyanosides help in maintaining the integrity of blood vessels, as well as helping to stabilize collagen. Anthocyanosides may also protect both the lens and retina from oxidative damage. Blueberries contain similar constituents as cranberries and blueberries may also prevent bacteria from attaching to the lining of the urinary bladder. Studies indicate that blueberries may slow brain aging. Tufts University has found that blueberries may slow and even reverse age-related brain decline. The Blueberry Bonus: Like the cranberry, blueberries contain compounds that may help ward off urinary tract infections, according to researchers at the Rutgers Blueberry Cranberry Research Center in Chatsworth, N.J. Found in Activz Whole 9 Meal Replacement & Energy Shake
    —–Information from Dole Institute of Nutrition www.dolenutrition.com and Tufts University

  • Cranberry Fruit Powder

    Tufts University reports that Proanthocyanidins in cranberries is effective in preventing urinary tract infections and may help reduce the risk of bacterial prostatitis…..basically by inhibiting bacteria from adhering to the bladder walls and urinary tract. Cranberry juice powder contains vitamin C, vitamin A, potassium, fiber and is rich in flavonoids to promote healthy cardiovascular function. Cranberries rank 6th in total antioxidant capacity out of over 100 common foods, making them an antioxidant “superfood”. In addition to its high levels of heart-healthy nutrients and antioxidants, studies have shown cranberries may boost HDL “good” cholesterol levels. Found in Activz Whole 9 Meal Replacement & Energy Shake
    —–Information from Dole Institute of Nutrition www.dolenutrition.com and Tufts University

  • Elderberry Fruit Powder

    The berries from the elder contain a considerable amount of vitamins A, B and C, as well as flavonoids, carotenoids and amino acids. Additionally, elderberries contain the flavonoids rutin and quercertin, alkaloids, and sambunigrin, a cyanogenic glucoside. A few clinical studies have shown effectiveness of extract of elderberry, in the treatment of both adults and children with either type A or B influenza. The studies specifically showed that the phytonutrient sambunigrin reduced both the severity and duration of flu symptoms in otherwise healthy subjects. Found in Activz Whole 9 Meal Replacement & Energy Shake

  • Grape Juice Powder

    Grape Juice powder contains a bioflavonoid known as quercetin which works as an antioxidant to stimulate the immune system. Grape Juice Powder is an excellent source of vitamin C, manganese, and vitamin K. Grapes also supply an abundance of antioxidant phytonutrients such as resveratrol and pterostilbene, which several studies have shown may lower cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer. Grapes’ high quantity of antioxidants may also boost brain power. Preliminary research from the USDA demonstrates significantly improved short-term memory, coordination and balance as a benefit of grape consumption. Found in Activz Whole 9 Meal Replacement & Energy Shake

  • Grape Seed Extract

    Grape Seed Extract is a natural and powerful antioxidant that is a concentration of the pure beneficial Oligomeric Proanthocyanidins (OPC’s) and polyphenols. Proanthocyanidins and polyphenols potent antioxidants that assist the body in building a strong immune system helping to guard against cancer, heart disease, colds, flu, etc. Grape Seed Extract has been recognized as one of the most powerful antioxidants, containing powerful, natural, free radical scavengers and bioflavonoid complexes that are rapidly absorbed and distributed throughout the body. As such, it provides anti-oxidant activity and plays a role in the stabilization of collagen and maintenance of elastin. These two critical proteins in connective tissue support organs, joints, blood vessels, and muscle. Grape Seed Extract has also been shown in research trials to help promote healthy cholesterol levels and promote a healthy cardiovascular system. Found in Activz Whole 9 Meal Replacement & Energy Shake and the Vitamin, Mineral and Antioxidant Shake
    —–Information from Science Daily, University of Maryland Medical Center and Wikipedia Encyclopedia.

  • Grape Skin Extract

    Grape Skin Extract contains several antioxidants that strengthen the immune and cellular system of the body. Like the seed extract, grape skin extract is a great source of oligomeric proanthocyanidins,, vitamin C and bioflavonoids. Red grape skins contain an array of bioflavonoids (quercetin, catechins, flavonols, and anthocyanidins) and non-bioflavonoid polyphenols (acid derivatives). One important non-bioflavonoid in grape skin is called resveratrol. Resveratrol is a plant-specific enzyme that exists in 72 plant species, such as grapes, peanuts, and pine trees. Grapes are the most abundant source of this health-promoting enzyme. Found in Activz Whole 9 Meal Replacement & Energy Shake and the Vitamin, Mineral and Antioxidant Shake
    —–Information found in The Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine

  • Citrus Bioflavonoids

    Citrus Bioflavonoids are high in naturally occurring Vitamins C and A. Citrus Bioflavonoids are also loaded with other anti-cancer phytonutrients, such as limonoids which may reduce the risk of cancer by stimulating the body’s natural detoxification enzymes. Limonoids (phytonutrients) found only in citrus fruits such as lemons grapefruit and oranges, may help fight colon cancer and halt the spread of the childhood cancer neuroblastoma. Texas Agriculture Experiment Station researchers have shown Citrus Bioflavonoids also reduce the ratio of LDL “bad” cholesterol to HDL “good” cholesterol, improving the profile for a healthy heart. In addition, lemon juice powder is loaded with antioxidant flavonoids, such as hesperetin and eriodictyol, which research shows, may reduce the risk of heart disease by preventing LDL “bad” cholesterol oxidation and lowering blood lipid levels. Citrus Bioflavonoids may also have anti-inflammatory and anti-tumor effects. Found in Activz Vitamin, Mineral and Antioxidant Shake
    —–Information from Dole Institute of Nutrition www.dolenutrition.com

  • Raspberry Seed Powder

    Raspberry Seed Powder is an excellent source of vitamin C, vitamin K and manganese. Raspberry Juice powder has an abundance of antioxidant phytonutrients, such as ellagic acid, which research shows may help combat the oxidation of our cells. In fact, a study from the USDA ranked raspberries 10th in total antioxidant capacity out of over 100 common foods, making them an antioxidant “super-food”. Found in Activz Whole 9 Meal Replacement & Energy Shake
    —–Information from Dole Institute of Nutrition www.dolenutrition.com

  • Strawberry Fruit Powder

    Strawberry Fruit Powder is a rich source of Vitamin C. It is also an excellent source of manganese, as well as a good source of fiber. In addition, strawberries are loaded with brain healthy antioxidants, such as anthocyanins and quercetin, making them a “superfood” for your brain. Found in Activz Whole 9 Meal Replacement & Energy Shake
    —–Information from Dole Institute of Nutrition www.dolenutrition.com

    • Much of the above information came from the Dole Institute of Nutrition website, www.dolenutrition.com For additional and more extensive information on each of these remarkable fruit powders and extracts, we recommend doing a personal search on the Internet.

    Vegetables/Herbs Juice Powders and Extracts

  • Beet Juice Powder

    Like all of our vegetable juice powders, Beet Juice powder provides the nutritional value of whole beets including the vibrant red nutrient rich pigments, in a versatile, 100% water-soluble crystalline powder. We use a proprietary processing technology that removes only the water and fiber from this nutritious root vegetable, yielding a pure freeze-dried juice powder that retains the valuable phytonutrients, rich flavor and health-promoting plant pigments. Fifty pounds of organic beets are gently concentrated to produce just one pound of juice powder. Our certified organic and kosher beet powders are nutrient-dense, whole food concentrates. Beet Juice Powder is a good source of folic acid and manganese. Beet Juice Powder also supply another heart-healthy phytonutrient compound, betacyanin, an antioxidant that can help keep LDL “bad” cholesterol from clogging the insides of your arteries. Found in Activz Whole 9 Meal Replacement & Energy Shake

  • Broccoli Juice/Extract

    Famous for its disease fighting powers, broccoli contains phytonutrients such as sulforaphane and indole-3-carbinol, which may protect against prostate, bladder, colon, pancreatic, gastric, breast and other hormone-related cancers. Broccoli is an excellent source of vitamin C, folate, fiber, vitamin K, potassium, vitamin A, vitamin B6, riboflavin, manganese, and phosphorous. In addition to many other bone healthy nutrients, broccoli contains one of the highest amounts of calcium among vegetables making it a “superfood” for your bones. Broccoli’s potent combination of antioxidants and nutrients also make it an antioxidant and heart health “superfood”. Found in Activz Whole 9 Meal Replacement & Energy Shake
    —–Information from Dole Institute of Nutrition www.dolenutrition.com

  • Carrot Juice

    Carrot Juice powders provide the nutritional value of whole carrots, including the nutrient rich and health-promoting orange plant pigments, in a versatile, 100% water-soluble crystalline powder. Our carrot Juice powders are freeze-dried and retain all of the vital phytonutrients that are rich in flavor. Like beets, fifty pounds of certified organic carrots are gently concentrated to produce just one pound of juice powder. Carrots contain beta-carotene which may help slow the aging process, reduce the risk of certain types of cancer, improve lung function, and reduce complications associated with diabetes. Beta-carotene also promotes healthy skin, hardy immune function and may prevent cancer both by neutralizing free radicals and by promoting communication between cells. Additionally, carrots helps the eyes adapt from bright light to darkness, while carotenoids from the carrots seems to lower the risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), making carrots a “superfood” for your eyes. Another carrot compound, falcarinol, reduced the risk of developing cancerous tumors in rats by a third, according to British and Danish researchers. Found in Activz Whole 9 Meal Replacement & Energy Shake
    —–Information from Dole Institute of Nutrition www.dolenutrition.com

  • Curcuminoids (Turmeric Root Extract)

    Curcuminoids are polyphenols… an antioxidant known for its anti-inflammatory properties. Clinical studies show that Curcuminoids provide arthritis and joint pain relief. Curcuminoids are also used to improve the general health of the gall bladder. Curcumin is best known for its antitumor, antioxidant, anti-amyloid and anti-inflammatory properties. Curcumin acts as a free radical scavenger and antioxidant, inhibiting lipid peroxidation and oxidative DNA damage. Found in Activz Vitamin, Mineral and Antioxidant Shake

  • Green Tea Extract (decaffeinated)

    Research suggests that Green Tea may help lower blood pressure, reduce the risk of diabetes, promote liver health, and support the immune system. An exceptionally strong free radical scavenger, green tea herb is known to fight against cellular destruction and the growth of cancer. Green tea is used to help people recover from many common illnesses. In weight loss formulas green tea is usually found in thermogenic complexes. Green tea may boost your metabolism and reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s and an array of cancers – including lung, prostate and breast cancer. Activz uses the decaffeinated form. Found in Activz Vitamin, Mineral and Antioxidant Shake
    —–Information from www.MayoClinic.com and the Dole Institute of Nutrition www.dolenutrition.com

  • Jerusalem Artichoke

    Not from Jerusalem and not an artichoke, the Jerusalem Artichoke is a type of sunflower that is now referred to as a Sunchoke. The artichoke part of the Jerusalem artichoke’s name comes from the taste of its edible tuber, which is a cross between a radish and an artichoke. As a powdered extract, they are excellent for diabetics as they help lower blood sugar levels. The tubers store the carbohydrate inulin instead of starch. Found in Activz Whole 9 Meal Replacement & Energy Shake

  • Marigold Extract (Lutein)

    Marigold is a great first aid remedy. It relieves headaches, earaches, and reduces fevers. It is excellent for the heart and for the circulation. It is also used externally to heal wounds and bruises. The flavonoids, found in high amounts in calendula, account for much of its anti-inflammatory activity; triterpene saponins may also be important. Marigold also contains carotenoids. Investigations into anticancer and antiviral actions of Marigold are continuing. At this time, there is insufficient evidence to recommend clinical use of calendula for cancer. There is evidence
    suggesting use of calendula for some viral infections. The constituents responsible for these actions are not entirely clear. Marigold flowers were believed to be useful in reducing inflammation, wound healing, and as an antiseptic. Marigold was used to treat various skin diseases, ranging from skin ulcerations Marigold flowers were believed to be useful in reducing inflammation, wound healing, and as an antiseptic. Marigolds were used to treat various skin diseases, ranging from skin ulcerations to eczema. Internally, the soothing effects of calendula have been used for stomach ulcers and inflammation. Found in Activz Vitamin, Mineral and Antioxidant Shake
    —–Information in part from The Journal of Nutrition Vol. 128 No. 10 October 1998, pp. 1802-1806

  • Tocotrienols

    Rice Bran oil is a naturally occurring source of many antioxidants such as Tocopherols, Tocotrienols, Gamma Oryzanol, Phytosterols, Polyphenols and Squalene. Rice Bran Oil is the oil of choice for improving serum cholesterol levels and preventing cardiovascular diseases. Tocotrienol is believed to vastly out perform Tocopherol in fighting free radicals and in preventing oxidation; it also helps lower cholesterol levels in the blood. Tocotrienol is a difficult nutrient to find but is abundant in Rice Bran Oil. However, both types of Vitamin E are natural antioxidants that help fight free radicals, a major cause of cancer. Gamma Oryzanol is a powerful antioxidant only found in rice bran oil. It is more active than Vitamin E in fighting free radicals. Oryzanol is effective in lowering cholesterol levels in the blood, reducing liver cholesterol synthesis and treating menopausal disorders. Phytosterols are nutrients with many health benefits and are more abundant in Rice Bran Oil than any other oil. Scientific research suggests that Phytosterols reduce cholesterol, provide anti-inflammatory effects, inhibit the growth of cancer cells, improve the immune system and have other health benefits. There are 27 different phytosterols in Rice Bran Oil. Found in Activz Vitamin, Mineral and Antioxidant Shake
    —–Information from Science Daily and Ray Sahelian, M.D

  • Stevia

    Stevia is a natural, non-caloric herb that has been safely used as a sweetener in South America for hundreds of years to sweeten and flavor beverages. In Japan, stevia has been used by millions of people for sweetening purposes for over 25 years. Native to Paraguay, the leaves of this small, green plant have a delicious and refreshing taste that can be 30 times sweeter than sugar. Research is showing that it has a potential for inhibiting fat absorption and lowering blood pressure. Other studies suggest that stevia has a regulating effect on the pancreas and could help stabilize blood sugar levels in the body, therefore making it a safe dietary supplement for people with diabetes, hypoglycemia, and candidiasis. Activz uses only stevia processed with pure filtered water. Most stevia is processed using methanol gas, a carcinogenic substance. Found in both Activz Whole 9 Meal Replacement & Energy Shake and the Vitamin, Mineral and Antioxidant Shake

  • Tomato Extract (Lycopene)

    Tomatoes are also one of the best sources of Lycopene; a potent antioxidant found in the whole tomato. Studies have shown that this super phytonutrient may reduce the risk of heart disease, thus classifying tomatoes with lycopene, as a “superfood” for your heart. As a powerful antioxidant, Lycopene is known to effectively fight various forms of cancer including prostate, ovarian, cervical, oral, pharyngeal, esophageal, stomach, colorectal, lung and pancreatic cancers. It provides an excellent source of vitamin A and vitamin C, as well as a good source of potassium (helps control blood pressure) and vitamin K. Found in Activz Vitamin, Mineral and Antioxidant Shake
    —–Information from Dole Institute of Nutrition www.dolenutrition.com

Much of the above information came from the Dole Institute of Nutrition www.dolenutrition.com

. For additional and more extensive information on each of these remarkable fruit powders and extracts, we recommend doing a personal search on the Internet.