It’s a berry which has had a lot of media coverage over the past couple of years. You may have even overheard friends or colleagues talking about acai berry and the wonderful benefits they have experienced when using it. Summarized here are the Top 10 benefits of using acai berry.
The acai berry is grown naturally in the wild, it’s not a cultivated crop. The acai berry palm grows in wet areas of Central and South American, such as the Amazon Rainforest in Brazil. Each acai palm tree with produce berries twice a year and the each palm will produce approximately 600 berries each.
The berries can be considered organic and pesticide-free. Since the berries grow in the wild, you will not be ingesting any chemicals or pesticides that are commonly found in other fruits and vegetables today.
No matter how busy you are, they can still receive the benefits of the acai berry. The berries can be consumed in various ways.The berries is cultivated in extract that can be used to make juices. The berries can also be processed into a powder form that can be used in supplements taken in capsule form.
Acai berries are a great anti-aging food. The oils and the berries from acai berry nutrients help to promote healthy looking skin and naturally reduce the effects of aging.
The nutrients in acai berries are known to increase your metabolism. One of the most appealing things about acai berries is that they help to increase the rate at which your body will burn the foods you ingest. It also burns the fat cells that the body is currently storing. In turn, you will have more energy available to provide you with a better workout.
The berries are high in antioxidants. Acai berries are loaded with antioxidants and consuming them will provide your body with these nutrients to help prevent problems like heart disease.
Acai berries help reduce cholesterol. We know we have to be concerned with the levels of cholesterol in our blood. High levels are known to be a factor in heart disease and other issues can manifest in the body. The fatty acids that are contained in acai berries, such as Omega 6 and 9 help to reduce the amount of cholesterol in your body.
Acai berries help to reduce food cravings. The berries are packed with nutrients and people have found that they are feel satisfied and don’t get so hungry.
Acai berries promote a healthier digestive system. The berries help to purge the body of toxins and other negative items in the body.
The berries help to boost your immune system. The high level of antioxidants and additional nutrients help to promote a stronger immune system. This will help your body fight off infection and sickness, such as the common cold.
Green Tea contains anti-oxidants, many amino acids and has properties that stimulate your metabolism.
Yun Wu Tea promotes healthy and radiant skin glow and strengthens the immune system, it’s also good for healthy teeth and gums. This is according to Journal Of Medical Investigation, Osaka University.
Scientific studies have also shown that green tea (Yun Wu Tea) burns over 150% more fat than green tea. People who drank two cups a day of Yun Wu experienced far greater fat burning results than those who drank the same amount of green tea.
Along with weight loss, it also has the strong medicinal functions in:
anti-carcinogenic properties reduce risk of cancer
assists in managing high cholesterol levels
lowers blood pressure
inhibits the abnormal formation of blood clots
helps with digestion
improves immunity
relieves tiredness
Chinese diet teas are amazing, fat-burners! In a study published in the August 2003 edition of the Journal of Medical Investigation, scientists from Japan’s University of Tokushima School of Medicine found that people who drank two cups a day of Chinese diet tea experienced over 157% greater fat burning results than those who drank the same amount of green tea.
In the Fall 2006 edition of the Tea Experience Digest, Dr. Saleeby reports that Chinese diet tea “in fact lessens absorption of fats, increases the body’s metabolism and is responsible for noradrenaline-induced lipolysis (breakdown) of adipose tissue.” Yun Wu Tea burns stubborn body fat naturally converting it to energy!
A study published in the Journal of Medical Investigation found that women who consumed Chinese diet tea directly after a meal increased energy expenditure by 10%. This compared to an energy expenditure of 4% for green tea drinkers and 0% for water drinkers.
Yun Wu Tea not only stimulates your metabolism to assist in accelerating weight loss, it also allows you to work out longer.
Researchers at the Suntory Research Center in Osaka, Japan found that drinking Chinese diet tea 15 minutes before eating foods high in carbohydrates curbed rises in insulin, thus reducing some of the fattening effects of carbohydrate intake.
Drink at least 2 cups a day, but remember to eat regularly, though gradually in smaller portions and do regular exercise. Yun Wu Tea will help shed stubborn pounds by boosting your metabolism and blocking the fattening effect of carbohydrates.
An antioxidant (a carotenoid), which along with lutein defends cells from the attack by damaging free radicals. Both are important in protecting against the development of age-related macular degeneration and cataracts. Fortunately both carotenoids are abundantly available in many food sources like eggs, kale, spinach, turnip greens, collard greens, romaine lettuce, broccoli, zucchini, corn, garden peas and Brussels sprouts. To maximize the availability of the carotenoids in the foods listed above, the foods should be eaten raw or steamed lightly.
Zinc
Zinc is one of the most important trace elements needed by your cells. It has a role in boosting our immune systems, aids in protein synthesis, cell reproduction and wound healing, and plays a major part in fertility and conception.
The importance of zinc can not be over-emphasized. While zinc is naturally present in various foods and it food sources such as meat, poultry, dairy products, beans, whole grains and nuts are rich in zinc, the body can only absorb about 30% of the zinc that we take in. Because of this, and the fact we eat many processed foods zinc deficiencies are possible.
A source of calcium for your bones, vitamins riboflavin and B12, protein and potassium. A essential aid to improving digestive health (make sure the natural yogurt you but says “active yogurt cultures”). Your digestive tract has many kinds of beneficial bacteria (called probiotics). Eating yogurt with live cultures helps the delicate balance between the good bacteria we need and bad bacteria which can cause digestive upsets.
Youthfulness
Overall we have an aging population and most of want to maintain our youth and quality of life as long as possible. Hydration, nutrition, skin care, not smoking, reducing sugar and fat intake, taking care to reduce exposure to toxins, getting enough sunlight to boost Vitamin D but not too much (avoiding overexposure to the sun, sunburn), avoiding too much alcohol and any kind of drugs will all help you to maintain your youth.
What to eat to help maintain your youth? See the chart below.
The Letter X. Surprisingly, easier to write about than “U”.
X-Rays
The X-Ray was recently voted as the number one scientific invention. Obviously the ability to look inside a living body without cutting is an achievement not to be understated. However, it is still radiation exposure. Remember that the technician wears protective clothing and operates the machine from behind a shield and wears an exposure indicator. Of course, their exposure is much more likely (and on a daily basis). Still, I think it’s sensible to limit your exposure as much as possible.
Xanthins
Latin for Yellow – xanthins are powerful nutrients which protect the immune system. Eat yellow foods like, bananas, yellow peppers, yellow tomatoes, squash, grapefruit, lentils, lemons, melons, pineapples, yellow apples, mangos, pears etc.
Would you like to deal with a company whose President/CEO makes a statement like the following one?
“I believe that every corporation has the obligation to make their business practices as transparent as possible, because an informed customer is a happy customer that will always keeps coming back.
Our product is what keeps the customers coming back, not our marketing practices.
AcaiSlim
President/ CEO”
The product marketed by this company is called Acai Slim Detox Now and it’s refreshing to see a company taking it’s responsibility to it’s customers seriously. So I can recommend the company on that basis.
Acai Slim Detox Now is a weight loss supplement containing superfood acai berry plus the acai extract is combined with other active ingredients that are backed by two different clinical studies. During these studies, one group was given our active ingredients and the other was given a placebo. Both groups maintained a sensible diet and exercise program. The group that was given our active ingredients was able to lose weight up to 4.5 times faster than the one that was given a placebo. That proves the active ingredients in Acai Slim Detox Now can help you lose weight faster than diet and exercise alone!
The key ingredients in Acai Slim Detox Now help increase energy levels and boost metabolism and calorie burning, thereby helping you support your weight loss goals when you combine Acai Slim Detox Now with diet and exercise.
I’ve been looking for a new superfood product which is easy to incorporate into your daily routine, and I think I’ve found it!
We all know (don’t we?) about the importance of eating a range of fruit and vegetables each day. We also know it’s quite hard to eat the quantities we should.
BodyGlo Superfood is a wonderful product which is a concentration of over 70 different fruits and vegetables and also contains enzymes, co-enzymes, anti-oxidants, fiber, vitamins, minerals, phyto-nutrients and non-dairy probiotics. Ingredients like these can support your immune system and help you maintain a alkaline pH balance. A serving (a tablespoon sized scoop) of BodyGlo Superfood is clinically tested to show it provides an ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity) value of 7,581
BoduGlo Superfood is vegan friendly, lactose free and does not contain any added sugar, yeast, coloring, alcohol, preservatives, artificial flavor, salt, gluten, oil, stabilizers, starch, milk products or maltodextrin.
Unlike some superfood concentrates it tastes great (like a fruit punch).
At the moment it’s only available to US residents, sorry!
My favorite beverage. This wasn’t always so! When I was offered tap water as a kid I didn’t enjoy it much, later as an adult I tried all types of bottled water and mineral water – I wasn’t keen on those either! So what changed my mind – it’s simple really – a Hexagon water filter. Easy to fit to any existing tap and it does a wonderful job in filtering tap water to provide a constant supply of very inexpensive, great tasting, energized water.
Weight Loss
Something a lot of people want to achieve. I hope these people find useful information on this blog which may assist them in their quest.
Wheatgrass
Wheatgrass, from the family of cereal grasses, is a wholesome food with alkaline characteristics to correct and adjust acid-alkaline imbalance and maintain an alkaline state required by cells for optimum health.
Whole Foods
Real unprocessed foods. Not necessarily organic, just natural unaltered foods.
Alternatively, you can think about whole foods as being complete foods, like spirulina.
We generally think eating fruit means just buying it, cutting it and just popping it into our mouths. It’s not as easy as you think. It’s important to know how and when to eat.
What is the correct way of eating fruit?
IT MEANS NOT EATING FRUIT AFTER YOUR MEALS!
FRUIT SHOULD BE EATEN ON AN EMPTY STOMACH.
If you eat fruit like that, it will play a major role to detoxify your system, supplying you with a great deal of energy for weight loss and other life activities.
FRUIT IS ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT FOODS.
Let’s say you eat two slices of bread and then a slice of fruit. The slice of fruit is ready to go straight through the stomach into the intestines, but it is prevented from doing so.
In the meantime the whole meal rots and ferments and turns to acid. The minute the fruit comes into contact with the food in the stomach and digestive juices, the entire mass of food begins to spoil….
So please eat your fruit on an empty stomach or before your meal! You have heard people complaining – every time I eat watermelon I burp, when I eat durian my stomach bloats up, when I eat a banana I feel like running to the toilet etc – actually all this will not arise if you eat the fruit on an empty stomach. The fruit mixes with the putrefying other food and produces gas and hence you will bloat!
Graying hair, balding, nervous outburst, and dark circles under the eyes all these will NOT happen if you consume fruit on an empty stomach.
All fruits become alkaline in our body, there is no such thing as acidic fruit. According to Dr. Herbert Shelton who did research on this matter. If you have mastered the correct way of eating fruit, you have the Secret of beauty, longevity, health, energy, happiness and normal weight.
When you need to drink fruit juice – drink only fresh fruit juice, NOT from the cans. Don’t even drink juice that has been heated up. Don’t eat cooked fruit because you don’t get the nutrients at all. You only get to taste. Cooking destroys all the vitamins.
But eating a whole fruit is better than drinking the juice. If you should drink the juice, drink it mouthful by mouthful slowly, because you must let it mix with your saliva before swallowing it. You can go on a 3-day fruit fast to cleanse your body. Just eat fruits and drink fruit juice throughout the 3 days and you will be surprised when your friends tell you how radiant you look!
KIWI
Tiny but mighty. This is a good source of potassium, magnesium, vitamin E & fiber. Its vitamin C content is twice that of an orange.
APPLES
An apple a day keeps the doctor away? Although an apple has a low vitamin C content, it has antioxidants & flavonoids which enhances the activity of vitamin C thereby helping to lower the risks of colon cancer, heart attack & stroke.
STRAWBERRY
Protective Fruit. Strawberries have the highest total antioxidant power among major fruits & protect the body from cancer-causing, blood vessel-clogging free radicals.
ORANGE
Sweetest medicine. Taking 2-4 oranges a day may help keep colds away, lower cholesterol, prevent & dissolve kidney stones as well as lessens the risk of colon cancer.
WATERMELON
Coolest thirst quencher.. Composed of 92% water, it is also packed with a giant dose of glutathione, which helps boost our immune system. They are also a key source of lycopene – the cancer fighting oxidant. Other nutrients found in watermelon are vitamin C & Potassium.
GUAVA & PAPAYA
Top awards for vitamin C. They are the clear winners for their high vitamin C content. Guava is also rich in fiber, which helps prevent constipation.
Papaya is rich in carotene; this is good for your eyes.
Vitamins are vital compounds essential to our well-being. Vitamins enhance cellular function and deficiency causes diseases like scurvy, beriberi, rickets, night blindness. Check out Wikipedia for more information.
The best way to obtain vitamins is from our food, as this is as nature intended and the vitamins come along with the necessary co-factors to ensure synergistic balance and effects.
Vitality
A zest for life. Physical and mental vigor. An excitement for life. Nourish your body and your mind by eating the right foods and hydrating your body.
The Letter U. The hardest letter to find something to write about!! All I could come up with is:-
Ubiquinone – Also known as Co-Q 10
Food Sources – Oily Fish (esp. mackerel, salmon and sardines) beef, peanuts and spinach. Most often used for: Cardiac insufficiency (it strengthens the heart muscle itself), high blood pressure, tissue oxygenation, increases energy production within the cell, counteracts histamines so is good for allergies, asthma and in respiratory disease, also used as an anti-aging nutrient.
Practitioners have also used Co-Q 10 for schizophrenia, Alzheimer’s, obesity, candidiasis, multiple sclerosis, stomach ulcers, angina, infertility, periodontal disease, reducing the side effects of chemotherapy and in diabetes.
Unblock, Unclog
What you definitely want to do to help you heart. I heard someone say that we are made up of a lot of tubes. When you think about it, it really is true, our blood vessels, digestive system, nervous system etc – all tubes.
(Sea) Urchin
Sea Urchin Roe is a rich source of vitamins A, B1, B2, D, E, and zinc. The combination of all these nutrition contents also warms the body and promotes good blood circulation. Very high in protein and zero carbohydrate content.
If you’re thirsty it means you are already dehydrated. Drink plenty of water each day to ensure your cells are properly hydrated and to ensure your body has sufficient water to help cleanse it of the toxins you are inevitably exposed to each day.
Turmeric
An intensely yellow colored spice derived from the roots of the Curcuma longa plant. Traditionally used in Chinese and Indian cooking. Contains a potent anti-oxidant, curcumin, which has been shown to have anti-inflammatory effects.
Toxins
The Harvard School of Health says there are 80,000 or so chemicals in modern life, making it impossible to avoid coming into contact with them. Toxins are in our food, in the air we breathe, in the water we drink, in mother’s milk. – everywhere. While this may be daunting you can take some precautions in your daily life to minimize your exposure.
When choosing salmon select those which have been wild caught. Salmon is an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin D, and selenium. It is also a very good source of protein, niacin and vitamin B12 and a good source of phosphorus, magnesium and vitamin B6.
Salt
Salt is essential to life. Select a natural salt (like hand harvested French Salt) which contains trace minerals and
Salt Harvesting by Hand
no aluminium silicate – an anti-caking agent found in regular salt. (Aluminium has been linked to increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease.). Natural salt should be unbleached, unrefined and not laced with harmful chemical additives. Salt is vital to the interplay of fluids in and out of our cells. Salt regulates the water content in our cells where the water cleanses and allows toxins to be extracted.
Avoiding processed foods will assist in avoiding hidden salt intake.
Selenium
A essential mineral which we require in trace amounts. Selenium supplements are rarely required, however some people have other conditions which prevent them from absorbing selenium, or people may live in areas where soils are selenium depleted. Observational studies indicate that death from cancer, including lung, colorectal, and prostate cancers, is lower among people with higher blood levels or intake of selenium. In addition, the incidence of nonmelanoma skin cancer is significantly higher in areas of the United States with low soil selenium content .
Research suggests that selenium affects cancer risk in two ways. As an anti-oxidant, selenium can help protect the body from damaging effects of free radicals. Selenium may also prevent or slow tumor growth. Certain breakdown products of selenium are believed to prevent tumor growth by enhancing immune cell activity and suppressing development of blood vessels to the tumor.
Superfoods
I call foods which are nutrient dense and low in calories superfoods. For example:-
Acai Berry
Avocado
Chlorella
Goji berry
Mangosteen
Maqui Berry
Noni
Pomegranate
Salmon
Spirulina
Stabilized Rice Bran
Wheatgrass
Feel free to add you own superfood choices as comments
Delicious and delicate fruit consisting of multiple globules aggregated into berries. An important seasonal food for Ancient hunter gathers, who no doubt helped spread the plants. A natural source of the phytonutrient ellegic acid. Contains other phytonutrients and flavonoids, vitamin C, riboflavin, folate, niacin, as well as manganese, magnesium, potassium and copper. Consume quickly after purchase as they are highly perishable.
Resveratrol
Resveratrol is not a drug. It’s a natural product! Plants make this molecule as a defense mechanism to protect them from attack by fungi, insects and other organisms, and it’s now been proven to be good at protecting us from the diseases/symptoms of aging. Resveratrol is thought to be what helps the French keep healthy despite their high fat diet.
Imagine a coffee formulated with natural superfood ingredients aimed at safely and naturally enhancing the bedroom performance and enjoyment of both partners – drug free.
The coffee is sold in affordable, convenient individual sachets and tastes like great coffee should.
The Magic Power Coffee formula includes Horny Goat Weed, Goji Berry and American Ginseng, all aimed at increasing blood circulation and endurance.
Horny Goat Weed (also known as epimedium and Yin Yan Huo) has long had reputed aphrodisiac properties. Tales from folklore say that a Chinese goat herder noticed increased sexual activity in the flock after they fed on the weed.
Studies have indicated that horny goat weed helps to relax smooth muscle and allows more blood flow, as well as having a similar action to the drug Viagra.
Goji Berries (Lycium barbarum and Lycium chinense) have long been recognized as a nutritionally rich immune system booster, and along with other benefits, they improve circulation and improve mood.
American Ginseng (Panax quinquefolius) is an adaptogen which helps the body cope with stress and strengthen the immune system. American ginseng is a tonic which restores vitality and physical endurance.
As you can imagine, this is a product intended for use by adults only, so please stop here if you’re under 18. If you’re over 18 and want to try some then click Magic Power Coffee – Yes, I’m Over 18
Currently theMagic Power Coffee is only available for purchase in USA and Canada only. Soon it’s availability will be expanded to many other countries so check back for updates.
What we all like to maintain as long as possible. Longevity is one thing but quality of life simply makes life worth living. Living well, disease and pain free should always be your goal. Protect your body as you travel through life, avoid the pitfalls as much as possible, nurture it with nutrition and pure water.
Quantum Energy
We are energy, Life is energy, each of our cells is like a mini-battery pumping out 70-90 millivolts of energy (when healthy). We are surrounded by energy, like scalar energy. Quantum Mechanical models describe subatomic particles such as Excitons, Plasmons, and Solitons that can store and carry biological information along macromolecules in response to low level scalar energy.
The active health-protecting compounds that are found as components of plants.
Currently, the terms “phytochemical” and “phytonutrient” are being used interchangeably to describe those plant compounds which are thought to have health-protecting qualities.
The antioxidant, immune boosting and other health promoting properties of active compounds in plants are being investigated. Phytonutrients or phytochemicals that are being studied presently include (and are not limited to) terpenes, carotenoids, limonoids, and phytosterols.
Pomegranate
Pomegranates contain tons of nutrition… and best of all, it’s low in calories. In just one pomegranate fruit there is around 100 calories. But that’s only the beginning of the nutrition pomegranate provides:
a great source of potassium
more antioxidants compared to other juices and even wine!
vitamin B and Vitamin C
great source of fiber
helps prevent heart disease
keeps your immune system in top notch conditions
prevents buildup of material in your arteries
Pomegranates are a superfood!
Prebiotics & Probiotics
Prebiotics and probiotics can restore the balance of bacteria in your digestive tract. Probiotics are beneficial bacteria that can be found in various foods. When you eat probiotics, you will add these healthy bacteria to your intestinal tract. Common strains include Lactobacillis and Bifidobacterium families of bacteria.Prebiotics are non-digestible foods that make their way through our digestive system and help good bacteria grow and flourish. Prebiotics keep beneficial bacteria healthy.
High in soluble fiber (beta-glucan) which helps lower cholesterol. Diabetics also benefit from eating oats due to their low GI value. Fiber also helps clean your digestive system and prevents constipation. Oats also contain phytonutrients, minerals and vitamins.
Obesity
There are lots of numbers, BMI, fat cell counts and weight measurements which aim to scientifically define obesity. I’m sure they’re quite valid, but don’t really mean much to the average person. So make your own definition. Say, when your tummy bulges or thighs rub together, or when you need to buy new clothes every season because last year’s don’t fit anymore. Or if your current weight is making you unhappy. Whatever it is for you, if you’re overweight you probably don’t need anyone else to tell you.
Omega-3
Omega-3 fatty acids are found in oily fish like salmon (wild caught is best), flaxseed, walnuts, shrimp, scallops, cauliflower, cabbage, soybeans, tofu, kale, broccoli and brussels sprouts. Foods high in omega-3 can:-
Reduce inflammation throughout your body
Maintain the fluidity of your cell membranes
lower the amount of lipids (fats such as cholesterol and triglycerides) circulating in the bloodstream
increase the activity of another chemical derived from endothelial cells (endothelium-derived nitric oxide), which causes arteries to relax and dilate
reduce the inflammatory response associated with atherosclerosis
reduce the risk of becoming obese and improve the body’s ability to respond to insulin by stimulating the secretion of leptin, a hormone that helps regulate food intake, body weight and metabolism
help prevent cancer cell growth.
Organicfoods
While some people don’t believe orgainically grown foods are more nutritious and healthier (fewer toxins) than regular commercially grown foods I choose to believe that, logically, organically grown food is better. Find out more here.
A convenient healthy snack food. Just keep the portion size in mind – snack size is a small palmful. - Nuts have good fats (monounsaturated fats), which help lower “bad” cholesterol and may raise “good” cholesterol when substituted for saturated fats in the diet. Several major studies have found that eating nuts significantly reduces the risk of coronary heart disease – by 25–50% in both men and women. One of these studies, the Nurses’ Health Study, also found that regularly eating nuts and peanut butter reduces the chance of developing type 2 diabetes by 21–27%.
Nutrition
What we hope to get from eating, nourishment for all the cells in our bodies. Decrease processed foods in your diet, decrease the amount of saturated fats and sugar, increase natural fresh foods, increase the quantity of raw food you consume. These steps will increase the nutritional value of your diet.
A delicious, crunchy, native Australian nut with the world’s hardest nutshell which provide a wide range of beneficial compounds. A high energy food, full of protein and fiber and loaded with other important nutrients that, combine to benefit your health.
Macadamia Nut Nutrition Summary
Antioxidants
Fiber
Phytochemicals
Protein
Minerals
Monounsaturated fats
Vitamins
Maqui Berries
A small dark purple berry native to South America. The maqui berry has the highest antioxidant rating (ORAC) of any fruit.
Memory
What we’d all like to retain as long as possible. With aging populations conditions like Alzheimer’s and dementia are increasing in frequency and affect whole families. Abnormal accumulations of filaments of protein (plaque) in the brain destroys the nerve pathways resulting in loss of mental function. While the exact cause of these conditions may still be subject to scientific research there are some thing you can do to protect your family, bearing in mind there are cases with definite genetic links.
Avoid aluminum in – cookware, utensils, lining of containers, lids of bottles, deodorants.
Avoid any heavy metals – like mercury and lead
Avoid environmental toxins
Avoid toxic drugs (whether prescribed or not)
Avoid artificial sweeteners
Ensure proper hydration with pure, filtered water – make sure it filters fluoride OUT.
Ensure proper nutrition with foods rich in Vitamin B (12), Vitamin E, Choline (from lecithin), Vitamin C and Folic acid. Specific foods which are linked to improving age-related memory loss are blueberries, flax seed, soy products and wild yams. The spice turmeric appears to be beneficial in reducing inflammation and plaque.
Minerals
There are macrominerials – those we need in significant quantities (milligrams – mg) and trace minerals – those we need in smaller quantities (micrograms – mcg).
Calcium, chloride, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, sodium sulpfur, and zinc are macrominerals.
Boron, chromium, cobalt, copper, germanium, iodine, Iron, manganese, molybdenum, selenium, vanadium are required in trace amounts.
