The new (M)mum juice from Monavie
There are many amazing ingredients in this blend, the main
ingredient has not been disclosed yet, but here are the first two
you should know about posted on the MonaVie blog.
Jucara is an açai palm tree that differs in species from
the açai, or euterpe olaecera, we’ve known and loved
for a few years now. That açai is still the super star in (M)mu¯n,
with jucara playing a close second, along with maqui.
Ma-whatie? Keep reading.
Jucara
As we said above, jucara is an acai palm tree, native to South America.
A drink made with this form of açai is widely consumed by the
inhabitants of the northern region of Brazil. The jucara açai
palm produces dark purple fruit that looks similar to a grape or blueberry.
This fruit is rich in polyphenol antioxidants and according to laboratory
testing; the jucara açai fruit has a strong ORAC value when
compared to other fruits and vegetables. Um, we like strong ORACs.
I’m impressed so far. Now onto the next ingredient…
Maqui Berry
Maqui (pronounced “mä-key”) is a plant that grows
in Chile and western Argentina. The deep purple maqui berry has been
used traditionally for a variety of benefits including support for
immune health and vitality. It also contains powerful antioxidants
including polyphenols and anthocyanins, which help protect against
the damaging effects free radicals can have on our cells. Maqui berry
also supports healthier aging.
So did you catch
that? Support for immune health and vitality. Does the name start
to make sense? (M)mu¯n.
