The remarkable, still little-known benefits of certain superfoods

Why not say it: we are very proud of the ingredients we use in our products. Some of them have been used by ancient cultures for countless years, and when something endures for so long, it is because it works.

But by reviewing studies and scientific evidence, we have come across benefits that we could not help but share with you.

Some are simply incredible. Don’t believe me? You’ll be able to see for yourself.

I won’t keep you any longer and will now show them to you. Hold on, because things are about to get interesting:

Better known as Indian ginseng, if you have followed us for some time, you know we love this plant. Its effects in helping reduce stress and anxiety are well known.

But in a recent 2019 study (you can check it here) it was observed that ashwagandha may be an excellent supplement for people suffering from insomnia, improving sleep quality and quality of life.

In other studies it has been shown to improve cognitive performance (study).

But its new benefits do not end here.

If you are a woman, you may be interested to know that in a trial, the group of women who consumed ashwagandha showed greater sexual desire, libido, and greater ease in reaching orgasm (study).

And if you are a man, there is also good news: increases of up to 17% in testosterone were found in the control group that consumed ashwagandha (study).

Not bad, right?

Perhaps now you understand all the positive comments about our Natural Balance, which includes KSM-66 ashwagandha extract derived from the root of the plant and the one that has shown the most evidence in scientific studies.

The benefits of matcha tea are extensive. It helps improve concentration, feel more energized, support fat burning, and improve cardiovascular health...

We were already completely in love with it.

But it has surpassed expectations. It was already known that green tea was a good ally of the immune system, but in this July 2020 review the use of green tea polyphenols is supported as a potential treatment to help combat COVID - 19. We are obviously not saying that it is the solution, but the data is there, and every bit helps.

The good thing about matcha tea is that by consuming the whole leaf you are taking in many more polyphenols and antioxidants than if you drank a regular green tea infusion.

Now more than ever, we proudly say that we bring our matcha tea from Japan, where it originates, and that we always require the organic certification to ensure the absence of pesticides.

This Brazilian fruit is well known for its antioxidant capacity and as an anti-aging ingredient to help reduce aging. This, together with its delicious flavor, has made it trendy in all the healthy bars through its best-known recipe, the açaí bowl.

But a recent 2019 study also shows that it is effective in reducing and combating depression and in helping prevent age-associated neurodegenerative damage (study).

And this study once again shows its anti-aging effect.

There are not many delicious things that also have so many benefits. It was one of the first foods we started selling at Baía Food, but it never ceases to surprise us.

We have made every effort to bring the best açaí from Brazil freeze-dried into powder, easy to consume, easy to prepare, and easy to store. And preserving 99% of its nutrients.

A fruit that has 4 times more vitamin C than an orange already has all our respect. Perhaps that is why the Baobab tree has been revered by all the cultures that have come into contact with it.

But we have seen a 2017 study where the effectiveness of baobab in reducing hunger and producing satiety is observed, so its use is being considered in therapies to help maintain weight and combat obesity (and note that both groups of people, those who took baobab and those who did not, consumed the same number of calories).

In addition to all these benefits, we love having baobab in our products because we are helping preserve a thousand-year-old tree from Senegal by involving local communities in the area in its production and cultivation.

These are the updates we bring you today. We hope you liked them and learned about the incredible benefits of these foods.

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