Amy Lacey, the founder of Cali’flour Foods, is working to raise awareness about soursop, a tropical fruit recognized for its nutritional benefits.
This new business, called BeMe, short for “Beyond Medicine”, created Soursop Nutrition the aim is to incorporate the nutritional benefits of soursop into the diets of people in the U.S. through food supplements, such as gummies and shakes that concentrate these nutrients for easier consumption.
So, in order to get you better acquainted with Amy Lacey and her new project, here is a quick rundown.
The Beginning: From Health Struggles to a Health Revolution
Amy’s journey into the world of health and wellness began after a life-altering diagnosis in 2012. Diagnosed with lupus, an autoimmune disease, Amy faced a range of health challenges, including prediabetes and gestational diabetes. This diagnosis forced her to reevaluate her lifestyle and the foods she consumed, ultimately leading her to create healthier alternatives for herself and her family.
One alternative created by Amy Lacey is a cauliflower pizza crust, which formed the basis of her business, Cali’Flour Foods. Initially popular at local farmers markets, the product later gained wider attention through features on various media outlets, including Fox News, CNBC, and publications like Forbes and Entrepreneur Magazine.
The Discovery of Soursop
While her cauliflower pizza crusts were making waves in the health food industry, Amy’s journey of exploration continued. Through extensive research, she discovered soursop, a fruit native to tropical islands and climates in the world including Asia and islands in the Pacific and Indian Ocean, known for many reasons including its potent antioxidant and cell regeneration properties and high vitamin C content.
Soursop, also known as Graviola or Guanabana, offers numerous health benefits supported by scientific research, including its ability to help balance blood sugars, fight inflammation and reduce free radicals, as well as improving overall gut health. Its high vitamin C content enhances immune function, as noted in the Journal of Food Science. Additionally, soursop contains antioxidants and phytochemicals like acetogenins, which are still being studied for their potential anti-cancer properties and overall cellular health benefits, as highlighted in the Journal of Medicinal Food and the Journal of Ethnopharmacology.
Observing that many Americans did not know about soursop, Amy saw a chance to share its nutritional benefits with the U.S. market. This insight inspired her to establish Soursop Nutrition.
The Launch of Soursop Nutrition
Alongside her husband Jim, a double board-certified physician, Amy launched Soursop Nutrition in 2023 to offer soursop-based supplements aimed at helping to meet the nutritional needs of consumers in the United States.
These supplements, including a signature line of gummies and shakes are designed to provide cell and metabolic support and promote overall health and wellbeing, encapsulating the powerful benefits of soursop in a convenient and tasty form. By making soursop more accessible, Amy is not only introducing a new fruit to the American palate but also offering a natural solution for those looking to improve their health.
The Future of Soursop in America
As more Americans become aware of the health benefits of soursop, Amy Lacey’s influence in the wellness industry is set to grow. Through Soursop Nutrition, she is not just bringing a new fruit to the market but is also setting a precedent for how food can be used as medicine. Soursop Nutrition’s products are all designed to help your body fight for you when you can’t fight for yourself.
Amy’s journey highlights the importance of perseverance and innovation in the health sector. Through her efforts, she aims to introduce soursop to a wider audience in the United States, gradually increasing its presence in the market.
Learn more about this superfruit and Soursop Nutrition’s mission to making it accessible by visiting their website and following them on their Instagram, Facebook, YouTube Channel and TikTok.
About the Founder
Amy Lacey is a serial entrepreneur, best-selling author, keynote speaker and business mentor. In 2016 she founded the award-winning Cali’Flour Foods, bringing the first Cauliflower Pizza Crust to market. In 2023, she launched Soursop Nutrition, a trailblazing supplement brand featuring the superfruit with superpowers, Soursop, and a range of products helping your body fight some of the world’s deadliest chronic diseases.
Published By: Aize Perez
