Important MannaLife International Updates and Information

6 Feb 2012

Blackerries: Not the phone the fruit

The blackberries that MannaLife international use in its flagship product Mannafeast™ are organic. We use the best quality ingredients to make outstanding end products that support your families overall well-being.

Blackberries are native to North America. Plus there are over 375 different species of “blackberries”. Among the nutrient content that blackberries contain they also deliver additional benefits. But first let’s look at the nutritional value that blackberries provide courtesy of wikipedia.

Nutrients in raw blackberries
Nutrient Value per 100 grams  % Daily Value
Energy 43 kcal  
Fiber, total dietary 5.3 g 21%
Sugars, total 4.9 g  
Calcium, Ca 29 mg 3%
Magnesium, Mg 20 mg 5%
Manganese, Mn 0.6 mg 32%
Copper, Cu 0.2 mg 8%
Potassium, K 162 mg 5%
Sodium, Na 1 mg 0%
Vitamin C 21 mg 35%
Vitamin A, IU 214 IU 4%
Vitamin K, µg 20 µg 25%
Folic acid, µg 36 µg 9%
Carotene, beta 128 µg ne
Lutein + zeaxanthin 118 µg ne

(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blackberry)

As you can clearly see, blackberries pack quite a punch. Blackberries are also considered to deliver the following additional benefits;

–Anti-inflammatory
–Antioxidant
–Contains polyphenols that support a healthy heart
–Contain anthocyanins that support normal blood pressure
–Support artery and capillary flexibility
–Support normal cholesterol levels
–Great low calorie snack

Blackberries are an all-around supportive fruit. We always recommend trying your best to get fresh, organic whole foods. Blackberry season is the month of July so make plans to have blackberries while you celebrate Independence Day of the United States!

Yours in Health,

MannaLife International

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