Acai Berry Antioxidant Fruit
Posted by Deuce on Oct 23, 2009
A little known fruit, until recently, is Acai Berries. The juice from acai contain not only vitamins, minerals, fatty acids and amino acids, but also the antioxidants known for boosting the immune system.
Acai Berry are considered a “Super Food” because of the content of antioxidants. In fact, research shows that Acai Berry has 300% higher concentrations of antioxidants than any other fruit. Acai Berries contain the antioxidants Anthocyanins and flavonoids. These two important antioxidant types help the body deal with stress and protect its cells.
The antioxidants in Acai Berry are known to protect against cancer and heart disease. They also provide stimulation to the metabolism, giving eaters and drinkers increased levels of energy. Some claim that the increased metobolism can help with weigh loss.
Acai Berry Oil is used in many skin products because the oil can be stored for long periods without losing its values.
Acai Berry is only found in the Amazon rain forest. It is freeze-dried and crushed into a powder.
More information can be found here: http://www.webmd.com/diet/acai-berries-and-acai-berry-juice-what-are-the-health-benefits
Pomegranate Antioxidant Fruit
Posted by Deuce on Oct 21, 2009
Antioxidant juice from Pomegranates has been shown to prevent hardening and cholesterol forming on the walls of arteries. Blood vessel damage caused by free radials is prevented by the nitric acid, which is naturally produced by the body. However, pomegranates are shown to stimulate the output of nitric acid.
The Antioxidant Fruit pomegranate can prevent blood clots caused by the clumping of blood platelets. Better circulation has been shown from pemegranates causes by an increase in oxygen to the heart. Better circulation also results in the prevention of erectile dysfunction. Tumors and cancerous growths have been shown to reduce in size. Arthritis is often reduced because of the anti-inflamatory properties of pomegranates. (Source: http://www.crfg.org/pubs/ff/pomegranate.html)
