Description

Black Fungus

• Scientific name: Auricularia auricula; commonly known as wood ear mushroom
• Dark, ear-like shape
• Rich in carbohydrates, amino acids, and trace elements
• Low in fats, high in fiber and loaded with vitamins and minerals
• Contains a large number of functional nutrients, such as polysaccharides, melanin,
polyphenols, and flavonoids
• Used s a traditional Chinese medicinal mushroom since the 19th century for treating
jaundice and sore throats

POTENTIAL BENEFITS:

• Immune-enhancing and anti-inflammatory (high in antioxidants, help combat oxidative
stress in body)
• Antiviral & Antimicrobial (effective at inhibit the growth of two types of bacteria that
can cause infections in human: Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus)
• Anticoagulant & Support heart health (reduce levels of triglycerides, total cholesterol
and LDL cholesterol)
• Antitumor (found to have antitumor effect against Sarcoma 180, lung carcinoma and
gastric carcinoma)

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Chlorophyll

• is the major component responsible for imparting green colour to the leaves
• The basic structure of chlorophyll is a porphyrin ring similar to that of heme in
hemoglobin; the central atom in chlorophyll is magnesium instead of iron
• Chlorophyllin, a more polar semisynthetic chlorophyll, is used as an additive in the food
industry. It is water soluble and bioavailable.

POTENTIAL BENEFITS:

• Restore red blood cells (Researcher suggested that chlorophyll may be helpful in
treating haemoglobin deficiency disorders, such as anemia and thalassemia.)
• Anti-carcinogenic properties, reduce risk of cancer (Chlorophylls tightly bind to a wide
range of carcinogens in the intestinal lumen which prevents their absorption in the
body)
• Antioxidant potential and stimulate immune system (with the presence of significant
amount of vitamins)
• Detoxification (Chlorophylls bind with the toxins and thereby eliminating the toxins
from the body)
• Promote digestive health by maintaining intestinal flora and stimulating bowel
movements

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Beet Root

• known by several common names like beet, chard, spinach beet. sea beet. garden beet,
white beet and Chukander (in Hindi)
• is one of the original ‘super foods’ and is an alkaline food with a pH 7.5-8
• Its deep red color comes from betacyanin. Beetroot pigment is used as a food dye.
• contains no fat, very few calories and is a great source of fiber.

Packed with essential nutrients:

– Vitamins: are a good source of folic acid and vitamin C. It also contains small amounts of
vitamins B1, B2, B3, and vitamin A in the form of beta-carotene
– Minerals: Rich in calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, and sodium. Also, smaller
amounts of iron, zinc, copper, manganese, and selenium
• Phytochemical compounds: glycine, betaine, saponins, betacyanin, carotenoids, folates,
betanins, polyphenols and flavonoids