The Ashitaba plant (Angelica Keiskei), also called “tomorrow’s leaf” or “longevity plant” is native to the Izu islands off Japan’s Pacific coast. The nutritional value of the Ashitaba plant exceeds even the healthiest vegetables. The Ashitaba leaves provide more valuable nutrients such as fiber, calcium, vitamin A, vitamin B and vitamin K than carrots, tomatoes or spinach. Ashitaba plant has been used in Japan for centuries both as a healthy green vegetable and as a medical plant. Due to the high antioxidant content in its sap, Ashitaba has been shown to have significant anti-inflammatory, antihypertensive, and antimicrobial properties. A most recent publication in Nature magazine demonstrated the flavonoid chalcone, the natural component in Ashitaba promotes longevity. Karviva Viva Juice is a very flavorful juice blend of aronia berry, pomegranate and beet with a hint of green tea notes from the Ashitaba leaves.
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