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March 11th, 2010 No comments

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Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry says Acai highest ORAC

March 10th, 2010 No comments

New research appearing in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry has found that although the Amazonian acai berry has the highest antioxidant content of any food, certain commercial processing methods may strip the fruit of much of its nutrition.

“We believe there are many reasons for the lower ORAC values of various acais that have been on the market for some time,” Schauss said. “First, freeze-drying is superior to spray drying or air drying in retaining phytochemicals and nutrients, but more expensive. We believe that other suppliers have not considered the issue of enzymatic degradation of the fruit.”

Much of the acai shipped from Brazil to the United States or Europe is sent in large frozen blocks that fail to prevent nutritional degradation, Schauss said. For that reason, many commercially available acai products have low ORAC levels.

Consumer advocate Mike Adams, author of “The Seven Laws of Nutrition,” said acai berries have a pleasant taste and provide high-density natural medicine to consumers.

“As with many of the smaller berries such as blueberries, sea buck-thorn and goji berries, acai berries pack a potent nutritional punch in a tiny package,” Adams said. “I recommend them to anyone interested in improving their health.”

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Acai Berries can regulate cholesterol

March 10th, 2010 No comments

Acai Berries Regulate Cholesterol

(Natural News) The long list of acai berry health benefits to the body just got a bit longer. According to a recent study published in the journal Nutrition, the acai berry is great for cholesterol regulation.

There’s no shortage of health claims when it comes to the acai berry (pronounced ah-sigh-EE,), the berry that’s been billed as the “Superfood of superfoods” by doctors and nutritionists alike. From better digestion to improved circulation, the acai berry could very well be the “berry best” in a family that’s already bursting with nutritional heavyweights.

The latest study to tout the acai berry’s benefits comes out of Brazil, the berry’s native land, where the pulp of acai was fed to two groups of rats. One of the groups had a standard rat diet, while the other had a high fat diet. The remaining rats had high fat diets but without the accompanying acai (there were four groupings of rats).

After six weeks of observation, the researchers found distinct differences in the blood work of the rats that supplemented with the acai and those that didn’t. Both acai supplementing groups had improvements in their cholesterol profile, but what really took the researchers by surprise was that the high fat rats had the best cholesterol profile (i.e., total cholesterol levels AND non-HDL levels dropped).

The researchers believe the acai berry was the catalyst, but it could also have been due to the fact that those fed the high fat diet consumed less food in terms of quantity (i.e., less food consumed, but more calories consumed).

Granted, this test was performed on rats, but observers of the study have every reason to suspect that the results can be translated to humans. More long-term studies are in the offing.

The acai berry is not something you’ll find nestled next to blueberries or strawberries at your local farmer’s market. Ninety percent of the berry is the pit, which may explain why you’ve seen people drinking acai berry juice but not eating the actual berry. But what an acai berry lacks in plumpness, it makes up for in nutrients. The flesh of one acai berry has 10 times the antioxidant content found in a grape, and two times the antioxidant content found in a blueberry.

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Study Show Acai Berry Killing Cancer Cells

March 10th, 2010 No comments

Does Acai Cure Cancer?

Acai has only recently become an internationally popular super food. Yet it has been cherished by the native people of the Amazon for hundreds of years as a healing fruit. Modern Brazilians eat the acai berry because it tastes nice and is highly nutritious. The famous MMA UFC Gracie Jiu-Jitsu family recommended eating acai before workouts, and soccer players have been using the fruit as a natural energy booster. With its popularity skyrocketing, acai’s anti cancer potential is being researched.

Acai berries grow on palm trees in floodplain areas of the Amazon River. The berries are dark purple and about the size of a blueberry. Like blueberries, they are potent antioxidants.

What Makes Acai a Cancer Fighting Super Food?

Free radicals are harmful molecules caused by everything from pesticides and cigarette smoke to exercising. They can damage cells and even DNA. Free radical damage has been shown to be associated with a range of diseases such as arthritis, Alzheimer’s disease, and Cancer.

Nature’s antidote to free radicals come in the form of fruits and vegetables known as antioxidants, which strengthen cells and defends against free radicals. The amount of antioxidant power that a food has is known as its ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity score).

The Acai berry is one of the highest. Its ORAC score is 167, compared with 32 for blueberries and 14 for apples. The increase in high antioxidant foods is essential to combating the skyrocketing rate of cancer and other diseases.

Acai May Kill Cancer Cells

A study at The University of Florida discovered that acai berries caused human cancer cells to self destruct 86% of the time in a culture. While this research has only been shown in a cell culture model, it is likely that it will have the same effect on human beings.

The researchers plan to continue identifying how acai berries can prevent cancer. The assistant professor Talcott says “We are just beginning to understand the complexity of the acai berry and its health-promoting effects.” Studies at the University of Florida are also underway to determine the acai berry’s benefits on blood pressure, cholesterol levels, heart health and related health indicators.
While the acai berry hasn’t been proven to cure cancer, the research certainly looks promising and at the very least it is helpful in preventing cancer and other illnesses. Plus, it tastes delicious.

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Genesis Today: Goji berry, Acai, Noni and Mangosteen Juices

March 10th, 2010 No comments

(Natural News) Over the last 24 months, Genesis Today has emerged as the market leader for superfruit juices like Goji berry, Acai, Noni and Mangosteen. The company, led by Linsday Duncan, got its start in the nutritional detox and digestive cleanse category, then expanded into superfruit juices and has become my top-recommended product provider in that category.

Here’s what makes Genesis Today superfruit juice products better than the rest: Many of them are wildcrafted (better than organic), they contain no filler juices, and they’re packaged in glass bottles, eliminating any concern about bisphenol-A contamination from the plastic.

The prices are also quite good, especially considering how much people are paying for some of these same superfruit juices through various MLM companies like Monavie or Xango. Genesis Today products are a far better value, in my view. For example, their Mangosteen 100 product is 100% pure mangosteen juice, with absolutely nothing added.

You can get a 32 oz. bottle of it on Vitacost for $32.49, which comes out to a buck per ounce of pure mangosteen juice. That’s about one-tenth the price you’d pay for the same amount of actual mangosteen juice from some better-known network marketing companies, whose products consist mostly of cheap filler juices.

My favorite product from Genesis Today is their Power4 blend which combines Goji, Acai, Noni and Mangosteen juice. A 32 oz. bottle is currently $41.49 at Vitacost.com. Drink an ounce a day and you’ll receive an abundance of anti-cancer, health-enhancing phytonutrients that you simply can’t get anywhere else.

Drinking a daily dose of superfruit juice is a great investment in your health. These juices contain phytochemicals that help prevent ever major disease you can think of (cancer, diabetes, heart disease, Alzheimer’s, kidney stones, depression, etc.), and they improve your skin quality, hair quality, vision, mood and much more. I drink superfruit juices every day and enjoy blending them into superfood smoothies.

For the record, I have no financial ties to either the Genesis Today company, nor to Vitacost. Both receive my independent recommendation for providing outstanding quality products at very likable prices!

You can also find Genesis Today juices at Whole Foods and other health food stores. Pick up a bottle when you see one! This is some of the best superfruit juice you’ll ever find. The only downside is that they’re obviously pasteurized (since they’re in liquid form). If you want raw superfruits, you’ll need to go with dried fruit powders or fresh fruit. Liquids are almost never sold raw due to shelf life concerns.

So it’s not as good as living in Brazil and growing all these superfruits in your own back yard, but it’s as close as you can get in a convenient, shelf-stable and nutrient-rich superfruit product that you can keep in your refrigerator. (And growing a noni tree isn’t all it’s cracked up to be anyway.

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Top 5 Questions Regarding Super Fruits

March 10th, 2010 No comments

The top consumer questions about superfruit juices

#1: Are pasteurized super fruit juice as healthy as raw juices?

No. Raw fruit juice is always healthier than pasteurized. Heat processing destroys a significant portion of the nutrients found in raw juice.

#2: Is the Bisphenol-A chemical in the plastic containers used with fruit juices a threat to my health?

A small threat, perhaps, but the health benefits of drinking super fruit juices greatly outweigh the health risks of plastics chemicals. Still, it’s better to drink such juices from glass containers, not plastic.

#3: Are organic fruit juices healthier than non-organic?

Yes! Organic fruits have much higher concentrations of phytonutrients (natural plant medicines), vitamins and minerals. Organic farming is also better for the environment. But even non-organic super fruits are very good for your health, and in my opinion, the health benefits of the natural fruit juices far outweighs the cancer risk of pesticide residues.

#4: Why do you call apple juice and grape juice “junk juices?”

Many super fruit juice products that claim “pomegranate” or “blueberry” on the front label are actually made mostly with cheaper juices such as grape and apple. These are fillers juices that have very little nutritional value compared to pomegranate, blueberry, acai and others.

#5: Are juices made from concentrate as good as juices made fresh?

No! Juices from concentrate are usually imported from growers around the world (including China), then reconstituted with water. The process of removing the water in the first place causes a loss of some nutrients. Reconstituted fruit juice is never as nutritionally potent as fresh fruit juice.

There is also no requirement that juice companies list the country of origin for their juice concentrates. For all you know, they may have been imported from China or some other country famous for exporting contaminated products.

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Acai Natural Viagra

March 2nd, 2010 No comments

A Brazilian super fruit has 10 times the antioxidants of grapes is attracting attention quickly in the United States. The Acai Berry is listed as one of Oprah.com’s ‘Top 10 Super Foods,” and NBC’s Matt Lauer has called it the “Amazon’s Viagra.” People who have tried the fruit say it has a hint of grape, but, overall, it’s taste is very unique. The energy boost many people claim maybe the reason for the nature’s viagra comparison. I have taken this myself and can see why many people call it natural viagra or natural male enhancement, it is quite the surprise.

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Purple Fruits such as Acai Health Benefits include Anti-Aging

March 1st, 2010 No comments

(Natural News) Purple fruits and vegetables, including acai and blueberries, contain important nutrients that have shown many health benefits including anti-aging. These purple antioxidants, called anthocyanins, have been shown to protect the heart and vision, promote mental focus, and prevent oxidative stress. Resveratrol is another fat-soluble compound found in some purple foods, such as grapes, red wine, purple grape juice, peanuts, and some berries. Research has indicated that purple foods may provide a cure for cancer.

Resveratrol Studies have shown to inhibit the growth of cancer cells in animals. It has also increased longevity in animals, such as worms, fruit flies, fish, and mice, but it is not known if this same effect will transfer to humans.

Purple fruits and vegetables come in a variety of flavors. The list of purple foods includes eggplant, purple carrots, purple cabbage, beets, blueberries, blackberries, black cherries, black raspberries, black currants, plums, elderberries, bilberries, figs, raisins, and pomegranates. The well-advertised acai berries, and Goji berries are also members of the purple family of foods. The acai berry grows on a palm tree in Central and South America. Also known as Euterpe oleracea, it is related to both blueberries and cranberries.

Blueberries contain a large amount of antioxidants. Research has shown that eating blueberries can help you lose weight by reducing food cravings. In the study, those who consumed an extract of blueberries reduced their food intake by eight percent. Blueberries have also been shown to reduce cholesterol. Along with cranberries, blueberries help to prevent urinary tract infections because of a nutrient they contain called proanthocyanidin, which lines the urinary tract and prevents bacteria from sticking. Tests have also shown that blueberry consumption slows age-related memory loss.

Purple cabbage contains 36 different types of antioxidants, including the health-giving anthocyanins. There is evidence to suggest that purple cabbage helps build a healthy brain and a healthy heart and acts as a fat burner.

Figs have been used since ancient times as a sweetener. Shown in paintings on Greek vases, this purple food is also full of nutrients, including calcium, magnesium and fiber. The Japanese use figs to reduce high blood pressure and high blood sugar.

Purple foods have been shown to defend the body against stress and to promote healing. Future research will be needed to discover the full potential of these healing foods.

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Acai Berry Super Food

February 22nd, 2010 No comments

Acai Berry the Super Food from Brazil

Acai berry is the fruit of a palm tree found in the Amazon rainforests of Brazil. Brazilians call acai tree as “The Tree of Life.” Only ten percent of fruit is edible and is rich in nutrients. Natives of Amazon rain forests of Brazil uses or consume the fruit in various forms. They even has special dishes made of acai fruit. As the fruit is perishable by itself the fame of the fruit did not spread to other countries earlier. Thus acai berry is a super food in itself with several nutritional benefits.

Acai fruit is very less in calories and full of nutritions and health benefits. 100-gram acai fruit contains 90 calories, two grams of fat and zero cholesterol. But it has 3.5 grams of nutritional fiber. Fruit is available in preserved form and hence lasts for more days. Acai is rich in plant sterols, useful to reduce cholesterol, and to help to protect the immune system, and reduce prostate enlargement. Acai berry is considered as a super food beneficial for cardio vascular diseases, weight loss, cholestrol infection. It is protective to heart, reduces cholesterol, removes toxins, regulates bowel movements etc. It is of the size of a grape fruit but has almost eight grams of protein in one fruit. Basic amino acids are also present in high concentration and are rich in fiber helpful for cleaning bowels and thus body system. Presence of protein makes acai berry super food with health benefits.

Acai berries are encumbered with antioxidants competent to fight with the free radicals that are dangerous to body. Free radicals are liable for aging affects and for degradation of health. Antioxidants combat free radicals, and acai berry super food is rich in antioxidants and fiber. Acai fruit may be consumed as it is or in the form of juice or any other form.

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Health Benefits of Acai Berry

February 15th, 2010 No comments

Health Benefits of Acai berry

Acai berry from Amazon rain forests of Brazil is the most beneficial fruit discovered ever on earth and acai berry health benefits can not be described easily. A fresh acai fruit can provide you with more energy and health benefits than red wine or olive oil. It has thirty percent more amount of anthocyanins than red wine and includes all those fatty acids found in olive oil. With Acai berry you acquire the curative ability of a lot of phytonutrients. It is rich in anthocyanins and essential fatty acids which are dominant nutritional tools that lead to good health. Anthocyanins help to put off blood clots and improve circulation of blood by relaxing the blood vessels and averting arthrosclerosis.Acai berry health benefits are so many and can not be summarized in a single page.

The cardiovascular benefits as well as antiviral and antiallergenic properties are very famous. There are some research studies stating ability of anthocyanins to prevent cancer and this is done by blocking carcinogenesis at molecular level itself and by blocking cell duplication and encouraging death of tumor cells. Oleic acid is one of the essential fatty acids present and monounsaturated omega-9 acid along with linoleic acid and polyunsaturated omega-6 acid is helpful to lower LDL levels and to uphold healthy HDL levels. The absorption of vitamins A, E, D, and K that are fat-soluble is also increased and is essential for good health. Presence of oleic acid is beneficial to prevent cancer as well as hypertension. Thus acai berry health benefits are very large to mention.

Pigment that gives color to red grapes is also present in acai berry and unlike other fruits or vegetables with any one of fatty acids or vitamins acai berry is rich in nutrients.Acai berry health benefits are because of this and it includes several nutrients like fiber, vitamins C and E as well as phytosterols.

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