Natureland Magazine

Legend has it that aloe vera has been used as a medicinal plant for more than 5000 years. While there are many different of species of aloe that grow naturally in Africa, it is only the aloe vera species that is believed to be beneficial for both internal and external applications. 

In today’s fast paced world time is money, and as a result most of us can’t afford to get sick and take time off work. Ideally we should be able to manage our stress, get enough sleep and eat nutritious meals. 

There is a common myth believed by many people that ALL bottled juice contains nothing but liquid sugar and no nutrients at all. This may be true of commercial juices that are highly refined and reconstituted, but it is not true for all bottled juices.

There are many claims of the benefits of drinking juices ranging from improved sporting performance, to detoxing or even curing chronic health conditions. Are these stories for real? We scoured forums for people sharing their personal stories and the benefits of drinking juice.

Super juices are made from ingredients that are especially nutrient rich and have strong anti-oxidant properties. A few examples of these ingredients are: pomegranate, elderberry, blueberry, blackcurrant, Acerola, Aloe Vera, Aronia or cranberry.

Chia seeds are tiny black or white seeds that have a neutral taste and are rich in Omega 3’s. When soaked in water Chia seeds become a glutinous jelly like substance and can be used as a binding agent in cooking.