Moringa
Moringa health benefits include protecting skin and nourishing hair, fighting inflammation, promoting heart health, stabilizing mood and enhancing neurotransmitters function, stabilizing blood sugar levels, treating stomach disorder, protecting the liver, enhancing eyesight, boosting immunity, preventing stone formation, help prevent cancer, treating anemia, treating asthma, and helping to balance hormones.
Luo Han Guo
Chinese provinces such as Guangdong, Guizhou, Hunan and Jiangxi.
This fruit, which is about the size of an orange or large lemon, has a thin brown hard shell that holds multiple seeds and grows on vines found on the mountains of Guilin in China,2 although the plant is rarely found in the wild.
The mountains are able to provide shade and are frequently surrounded by mists that help protect against excessive sunlight, despite the province's warm temperature.3
Luo han guo may also go by the names “Buddha fruit” or “monk fruit.” The fruit was first mentioned in records of the 13th century Chinese monks who discovered and used the fruit. Fresh luo han guo is ripe in the fall but is often sold dried year-round. Luo han guo sweeteners are available in some stores and health websites as well.4
Chlorella
Chlorella is a type of algae that packs a big nutrient punch, as it's a good source of several vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. In fact, emerging research shows that it could help shuttle toxins out of your body and improve cholesterol and blood sugar levels, among other health benefits.
Cordyceps Mushroom
Cordyceps is a parasitic fungus that includes over 400 different species which are found all over the world. They typically infect other insects and arthropods.
Cordyceps spores will land on the insect and then the spore will germinate and hyphae will begin to grow inside the insect and turn into mycelium. The mycelium will continue to consume the insect from the inside and when the insect is fully consumed and the environmental conditions are correct, a blade-like mushroom (fruiting body) will be produced from the insect’s head. The mushroom will then release spores and the lifecycle will start over.
Acerola Cherry
This fruit goes by many names—Barbados cherry, wild crapemyrtle, and West Indian myrtle, to name a few. However, it is more known to the public as the acerola cherry.
This tiny fruit is grown on small shrubs and evergreen acerola trees. They thrive in the warm climates of Central America, South America, Florida, California, and Texas.
Acai
The acai (ah-sigh-EE) berry is a grapelike fruit harvested from acai palm trees, which are native to the rainforests of South America. Like other berries, acai berries contain antioxidants and fiber.
Acai berries are helpful for a variety of health concerns, including arthritis, weight loss, high cholesterol, erectile dysfunction, skin appearance, detoxification and general health. However, research on acai berries is limited, and the claims about their health benefits haven't been proved.
Acai is usually safe to consume. But avoid acai if