The native peoples of the Sonoran Desert are called Papago “the bean eaters” a name given them by the Spanish colonists because part of the year when desert foods were scarce, the Papagos survived on their cu
ltivated desert bean crops.
The Papago people placed high value on an ethical code, which included generosity as a foremost tenant. Living in such an extreme and harsh environment, that code also stipulated: “Be hunger enduring, cold enduring, thirst enduring.”
A Papago elder who remembers well the days of desert life said, Long time ago this was our way of life. We did not buy food. We worked hard to gather for our food. We drank the desert fruit juices in harvest time. The desert food is meant for Indians to eat. The reason so many Indians died young is because they don’t eat their desert food. I worry about what will happen to this new generation of Indians who have become accustomed to food they buy at the markets.
This wise elder Papago had good reason for his concern. According to Indian Health Services, more than half the adult population of Papago Indians now suffer from diabetes and obesity is an ever-growing concern. While the desert was a tough landlord, it gave the Papago people what they needed when they needed it.
And now you can have the sustenance and health from the desert. With Sonoran Bloom Nopalea, “These products offer true wellness benefits by helping with detoxification and reducing inflammation and multiple health benefits.
For more than 12,000 years fresh Nopal cactus has been consumed for its nutritional and healing qualities. Modern Science has only recently become interested in the properties of this ancient plant.
TriVita Chief Science Officer, Brazos Minshew said, “The new Sonoran Bloom™ product line – which includes a proprietary Opuntia liquid concentrate and Streptocantha gel – have significant health applications and benefits.” The source plants for the Sonoran Bloom™ products are considered healing food plants and were used by ancient people in the Sonora desert.
If you want to find out more about the Sonoran Bloom product line or about the wellness opportunity, call me on 856-264-7802.
Es Riggins
Independent TriVita Business Owner #13160615
