Emotional problems, such as anxiety and stress, compromise the quality of life of thousands of Brazilians. This often prevents enjoying leisure time, hinders work performance, and is a gateway to serious illnesses, such as heart attacks and strokes.

For years the world has been warning about the growing number of people with stress and important emotional disorders, such as depression and anxiety. Brazil, for example, was already considered the second country with the most stressed population in the world, according to a study by the International Stress Management Association (Isma), in 2017.

As a way of relieving stress, people have resorted to the practice of physical exercises and the adoption of new eating habits. And, at this point, the population can count on food industries that offer healthier product lines, containing ingredients capable of contributing to a lighter day-to-day life.

Healthy products to fight stress

The search for healthy food has a great relationship with well-being and quality of life. The consumption of products with less sugar, lactose, gluten, and artificial ingredients, such as colorings and flavorings, has caught the attention of those who aim for happier longevity with fewer risks of developing serious diseases.

For this reason, food product brands are increasingly concerned with their production processes and the composition of their products. Removing artificial ingredients from the list, for example, is the first step in attracting these consumers more concerned with health and stress relief.

That’s where Frootiva® Co comes in, a company that develops product lines of 100% natural inputs to replace the colorings, preservatives, flavorings, and other artificial ingredients that make up different food, cosmetics, and pharmacological products.

Inputs such as dry extracts not only preserve all the nutrients in fruits and plants but can also highlight some of them, according to the manufacturer’s needs. Many of these dry extracts help to relieve symptoms and stress crises, precisely because they insert nutrients and their real effects in products.

The beverage industry can use dry extracts in the production processes. They offer several benefits, one of which is stress relief.

Check out five examples of beverages made from dry extracts:

Muirapuama tea: made from a medicinal plant, the tea is known to be a natural tranquilizer, so it helps to relieve stress. Muirapuama also relieves PMS symptoms, improves blood circulation, increases libido, and reduces hair loss problems.

Guarana-based energy drink: the guarana dry extract is used in energy drinks, juices, shakes, and other beverages. The input can reduce stress related to the triggering of premature aging, cancer, and cardiovascular problems. Guarana also dilates blood vessels, relaxes the bronchi (a relief for those suffering from respiratory problems), and contains fibers that improve intestinal transit.

Catuaba tea: this is one of the most famous medicinal plants in Brazil. When taken as a tea, it relieves stress and fatigue. The plant can also help those suffering from depression, anxiety, and insomnia problems.

Acerola juice: this powerful ingredient fights stress and different skin problems. The dry extract of acerola can be used in the production of juices, energy drinks, and yogurts, since it has a high concentration of vitamin C, even more than orange, and helps in strengthening the immune system. It also helps to regulate blood sugar levels, improve eye health, and prevent lung and liver infections.

Camu camu tea: like acerola, this fruit is rich in vitamin C. Its juice or tea can relieve symptoms of stress, depression, asthma, arthritis, diabetes, among other problems.

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These and other dry extract flavors are developed by Frootiva® Co. Through an atomization process known as spray drying, plants and fruits have their water removed and their nutrients preserved or enhanced.

In addition to the line of dry extracts, Frootiva® Co develops different flavors of dehydrated fruit powders and fruit bits. To learn more about the work done by the company, contact us by phone 55 11 4765-0732 or fill out the contact form.