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Medicinal benefits of the acai berry – Part 5

Wednesday, February 17th, 2010

So many of us have suffered from low energy. It is so common that by the end of a busy week, that you are dragging and just cannot find the energy to do the simple, common, everyday activities that you need to be able to do. For me I know that as the week goes on, I start to drink more and more coffee to get my energy level back up.

One of my friends decided to buy “acai berry, and the results that she has seen to have been amazing. She is looking and feeling healthier than she has in years. What caught my attention is the fact that she was telling me about how much energy she now has. She even told me that she has completely cut coffee out of her diet.

I am so excited, the idea of not having to drink coffee to have the energy that I need to do my daily activities is one of the most exciting ideas I have thought of. I am going to go buy acai today. I know that I have to do something to boost my energy and stop drinking so much coffee.

Finding ways to increase energy is so important to me. As a mother, I need as much energy as possible. Knowing that I can finally have the energy to do my job efficiently, the way that I have always wanted to be able to do it.

The acai berries are loaded with all of the vitamins and minerals that you need. They also have protein, which makes these a perfect balanced fruit to eat. They are loaded with everything that you need to eat and look and feel healthy.

When you are trying to find a way to feel amazing, especially with being healthy, and eating properly becoming more popular and essential in your daily life. Simply adding in this amazing fruit is one of the easiest ways to start being healthy.

Furthermore I have heard that a cleanse is a great way to kick start your body and start feel better all at once. One of the best cleansing products that I have found is the acaiberry. The best part of this is the fact that these berries are all natural, so you will always be confident that you are not taking anything that could potentially be harmful.

Taking care of your body and using acaiberry to do a cleanse is an important part of making sure that your body is finally functioning the way that you want it to function. You can immediately start to see and feel the results of this cleanse.

Taking care of your nobody is more than just doing exercises and eating right. There are times that you need to take it a step farther and do a cleanse. Cleansing your system will not only help you to look and feel amazing, it will change your entire life.

Natural weight loss supplements

Tuesday, February 9th, 2010

Lately, I have been looking for natural weightloss aids, and my discovery of the Ultimate Tea Diet has been a godsend. I have struggled with my weight for most of my life. Before the Ultimate Tea Diet, I had tried nearly every diet out there: acai berry, pills, packaged meals, shakes, the gamut. When I was in my twenties, I would lose weight (and money) quickly. But by the time I was ready to buy a smaller pant size, my will power would wane and I would watch the pounds creep back on and bring buddies to boot.

As I get older, the weight comes off more slowly. Yo-yo dieting was taking a toll on my metabolism. And I was unwilling to continue to put the dangerous chemicals that most fad diets advertise. Unaware of all of the natural diet options out there, I was ready to give up on my goal of a healthy weight and make peace with my excess fat. But luckily, I was on the verge of discovering the Ultimate Tea Diet.

One day while I was channel surfing, I saw Dr. Mark Ukra advertising what I assumed was another diet that wouldn’t work. But as I listened to more information about the Ultimate Tea Diet, and its focus on natural weightloss and balanced diet and exercise, I began to have hope again.

The Ultimate Tea Diet doesn’t use any gimmicks, and uses the natural property of tea. The caffeine found naturally in most teas stops cravings in their tracks and another ingredient EGCG, stimulates your body to burn fat faster and more efficiently.

The Ultimate Tea Diet has confirmed what years of yo-yo dieting had taught me: the only way to lose weight and keep it off is through a healthy diet paired with the metabolic boost that tea offers.

Shortly after watching the television show, I purchased the Ultimate Tea Diet book which is full of healthy meal plans and recipes that help you to maintain a healthy lifestyle as well as a list of interesting teas to try.

So far, I have been on the Ultimate Tea Diet for four months, and I’ve lost 27lbs! I usually give up on a diet after a few weeks, but with the Ultimate Tea Diet, I don’t feel deprived of food. And I haven’t had to stretch my budget. Purchasing the Ultimate Tea Diet book and several tasty varieties of teas are the only purchases I’ve had to make.

And after seeing my success, my daughter has also given it a try and she has lost 13lbs so far! I am really excited about the Ultimate Tea Diet and have been telling everyone I know about my weight loss, my increased energy, and my discovery of a diet plan that I can continue to use for the rest of my life.

Medicinal benefits of the acai berry – Part 1

Saturday, January 16th, 2010
MonaVie Acai Berry

The acai berry is the latest fruit to join the super food bandwagon. After being confined to Brazil for centuries, its potential benefits were finally discovered and acknowledged only a few years ago. This small round purple fruit which is almost the size of a blueberry is packed with wonderful nutrients. No wonder it has become one of the most popular fruits among today’s nutritionists.

The acai berry is found on the palm trees of Amazon rainforests. It tends to deteriorate rapidly once it’s harvested. These days the acai berry can easily be found in health food stores in the form of juices or added to energy drinks or even in some beauty products. Here are some of the medicinal benefits of this wonderful fruit which is called acai berry:

* The benefits of acai berry for the heart and cardiovascular system The acai berry is considered to have ten to thirty times more anthocyanins than red wine. These anthocyanins together with the healthy omega fatty acids become a potent combination for fighting heart disease and keeping your heart healthy. The acai berry also helps in regulating cholesterol levels in your blood. Healthy fats, dietary fibers and plant sterols present in the acai berry also help promote cardiovascular health.

* Benefits of acai berry for anti-ageing The ample amount of antioxidants present in the acai berry makes it a very popular food for those who want to prolong their life and prevent premature ageing. Antioxidants reduce the effects of free radicals and this slows down the process of ageing. It is believed that acai berry contains about ten times more antioxidants than red grapes.

* Benefits of acai berry as a beauty product The wonderful antioxidants present in the acai berry are believed to help prevent the occurrence of wrinkles. They are also supposed to prevent the facial skin from the damaging effects of the sun. It is even supposed to be beneficial for acne.

* Benefits of acai berry as an energy drink The acai berry is believed to increase the energy level and stamina of an individual. This is why it has become very popular as an energy drink and is found in sports drinks and often used by athletes.

* Benefits of acai berry for the immune system The acai berry has all the necessary vitamins and minerals and essential amino acids which are necessary for boosting the immune system. By increasing immunity, the acai berry prevents the individual from frequent occurrence of colds and flu.

* Other benefits of acai berry The above mentioned benefits are not all that is there to the acai berry. It is also believed to help in fighting the cancer cells. It is supposed to help in controlling diabetes. This fruit is also supposed to be wonderful for improving vision.

The acai berry may be a very small fruit but it is definitely packed with nutrients. Research may not be enough to prove some of its supposed benefits. But one thing is surely true. The acai berry is one of those fruits which are packed with nutrients such as antioxidants, healthy fats and essential amino acids. And research has proved that these nutrients found in the acai berry are indeed beneficial to the health of an individual.

Best products for weight loss

Thursday, January 7th, 2010

I have not had a weight problem for many years because to eat sugar meant getting dizzy as well as excruciating abdominal pains. This kept me on a diet that forced me have a high metabolism. So basically I’ve been on the diet that makes one thin for quite a while. Since I have improved my health more recently, my body has been absorbing the foods I’ve eaten and I have been gaining weight. I don’t mind this terribly much because I look more like others with some more pounds on me.

I have found a product that I really like in the meanwhile so I don’t gain too much weight. It is healthy chocolate.

That’s right, healthy chocolate. Okay, it’s too good to be true. Chocolate can’t really be healthy because everybody knows it causes pimples and makes others fat. Right?

Well, I said healthy chocolate. Unprocessed dark chocolate has the highest antioxidant rating of any food you can name! It’s higher than blueberries, cranberries, blackberries, tomatoes, and even the touted acai berry of the Amazon! But, I mention it here since it also curbs appetite. I have been keeping the pounds down while others I know are losing their weight by eating healthy chocolate. Now, for something that tastes good, that’s not a bad way to lose weight.

To find out more about healthy unprocessed dark chocolate and how to get it, visit www.mxicorp.com. They have the patent on the cold-processing that maintains the integrity of the unprocessed dark chocolate.

Medicinal benefits of the acai berry – Part 2

Monday, December 28th, 2009

The medical benefits of the acai berry, as most recently touted by Oprah’s pal Dr. Oz, are all over the news. It’s amazing to consider how wildly popular the acai berry has become. In fact, despite how often we hear about acai, very few people actually know what acai is. More specifically, most are unclear on exactly what the medical benefits of the acai berry actually are.

The acai berry has some pretty impressive qualities. Let’s analyze what is known about the acai berry and try to separate the truth from the hype. What is acai berry? Even if you’ve heard of acai you still may be a little vague on exactly what acai is. Deep in the Amazon rain forest, a dark purple berry grows in the tops of a certain species of palm tree. The acai berry itself is the size of a grape, and ranges in color from deep purple to black.

The acai palm is also found in Belize and Peru, but most frequently in the floodplains and swamps of the Brazilian rain forest. For centuries, the native peoples of the jungle harvested acai berries as a staple crop. The traditional Caboclo tribes get as much as 40% of their food supply from acai – and because of the incredible nutrition density of acai berries, they stay healthy! The nutritional benefits of acai Acai berries are one of the most nutritious foods known to mankind. Acai berries contain the following:

- Anthocyanins: antioxidants found in brightly-colored fruits and vegetables

- Flavonoids: powerful antioxidants – acai contains twelve flavonoid compounds

- Resveratrol: for a healthy heart

- Omega 3 and 6 oils: great for the cardiovascular system; improves the skin – Amino acids: the raw materials the body uses to create proteins

- Calcium: for strong bones and teeth; vital for proper nervous system function Acai berries are a complete food, containing all the nutrients listed above, along with carbohydrates, fiber, protein and fats.

That’s why the Caboclo Indians of Brazil can stay healthy while eating nothing but acai. The medical benefits of acai In the United States, “acai berry supplements are promoted for weight loss, as energy boosters, and as a source of antioxidants. There has been very little clinical research to back up the former claims. Virtually all clinical research on the acai berry has focused on its potential as an antioxidant.

To determine the medical benefits of acai, we must turn to Brazil, where acai is much more well-understood and integrated into society. In Brazil, acai is

Medicinal benefits of the acai berry – Part 3

Sunday, December 20th, 2009

A little known berry from the jungles of the Amazon may be the cure-all for many ailments. The amazon jungles stretch over more than 1 billion acres and includes a wealth of plants and fruits that may have medical benefits. The acai berry comes from the Amazon region, native only to Central and South America. Over the last two decades, this small purple berry has caused a sensation in the scientific and medical worlds. Learn about some of the medicinal and culinary uses of this little known miracle berry called the acai.

The acai berry grows on tall palms located in the rain forest. The bunches of dark purple fruits dangle like grapes on a vine until they are ready to be harvested. Each year, the acai berry is harvested only two times. Because the fruit begins to break down immediately upon harvesting it is nearly impossible to store and ship. Regions local to the Amazon may receive over night shipments when the fruit is picked but places like the United States and Canada never get a chance at the fresh fruits. Luckily the fruits are widely used in sports bars, nutritional supplements, desserts, beverages, and in other various forms.

Acai berries

Although the acai berry looks similar to a grape, it is generally much larger. The acai berry is about 1 inch around and most of the fruit is actually seed. Very little fruit is extracted from each berry because it has such a large seed. The taste of the acai is very unique and it is nothing like a grape, but more like a berry. The acai has a very identifiable rich taste, kind of like a mix of dark berries. In the native countries the berries may be served as a drink or as a custard/pudding like dish. Unfortunately, the acai palm has not been successfully introduced to the rest of the world as it prefers a specific climate.

Not only does the acai taste good, but it may be good for your health! Recent studies of the acai berry has indicated it may be the solution to a number of health and aging related problems. The acai berry is high in healthy fats, rich in protein, and is a good source of antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. In the Amazon region, the acai berry is one of the most nutritious foods available and is a large part of the natives diet. In Central and South America the acai berry has been used to cure infection, boost energy, calm inflammation, and to boost immune health among many uses.

The acai berry may also be able to help control blood sugar, cholesterol, arthritis, and prostate problems. Because acai acts similar to an antibiotic it may also help the body heal, rid it self of infection and/or disease, and could even help with weight loss. Juices and health drinks made with the acai berry have recently been introduced to the United States. When traditional medicine and alternatives fail, those suffering from a range of ailments are now trying acai juice and achieving real results. According to Sound Concepts (http://acaitools.soundconcept s.com) it has been reported that acai juice has helped reduce and/or eliminate fatigue, arthritis, rare disease, and has increased energy, range of motion, and flexibility for those people drinking the juice daily.

The acai berry has properties so wonderful it has been discussed on shows airing on CBS, NBC, and ABC. Because the acai berry is relatively new to the United States, few studies of the actual benefits have been conducted. But, there are plenty of studies indicating the acai berry is one of the best sources for complete nutrition. The acai berry may also help lower bad cholesterol levels, help curb insomnia, promote immune health, and boost libido.

Medicinal benefits of the acai berry

Thursday, December 10th, 2009

Acai: A Delicious, Potent Superfood

This is how powerful Amazon berry, Acai, is: a 100-gram serving of the dark purple berry has 10 times more anthocyanins (the stuff that is great of the heart) than red wine, and twice as much caner-fighting antioxidants than blueberries. This low-caloric, low fat, no cholesterol fruit may be tiny in size but it sure packs a punch health-wise.

Acai (pronounced ah-sa-ee) is the fruit of a palm, coined “Tree of Life” that thrives in the Amazon rainforests. Although most of the small, round berry is its hard, inedible pit, the skin is really what holds all its treasures. The dark purple berry was once called “nature’s perfect energy fruit” by famous nutritionist Dr. Nicholas Perricone.

The indigenous tribes of Brazil have long used this rich, delicious fruit as treatment for a myriad of ailments. In the 1980s, there was a boom in using frozen Acai berries in smoothies, ice cream, and cocktails in Brazilian cities. But it was only when scientist Dr. Andrew Schauss did an ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorption Capacity) analysis of the Acai berry that spawned a sudden worldwide interest. Now you can find Acai supplements, health juices, and teas in many major health food stores in the U.S Europe, and Asia.

Let’s look at the Acai berry’s impressive nutritional profile: it is packed with heart-friendly omega fatty acids (oleic acid, a monounsaturated omega-9 acid, and linoleic acid, a polyunsaturated omega-6 acid), free radical fighting antioxidants, and essential amino acids. Acai also increases the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins like vitamins A, E, D, and K, while lowering bad cholesterol levels.

What’s interesting, too, is that the Acai berry offers anti-aging potential and can be found in beauty products now. The amino acids and trace minerals slow down sun and environmental damage to the skin. The flavanoids in Acai reduce inflammation, which is one of the major causes of aging. These flavanoids also have an astringent effect that effectively tightens tissues and combats wrinkles and acne. Essential amino and fatty acids regenerate cells that are also another solution to fighting saggy skin.

Even more groundbreaking is that a University of Florida research study found that Acai extracts destroyed leukemia cells in a laboratory setting. Some scientists caution that such action may fair very differently in human subjects, so more research needs to be done on its effect on cancer.

With its multiple health benefits, it is no wonder that this Brazilian berry has earned the title of superfood.

The health benefits of pomegranate juice

Monday, December 7th, 2009

Pomegranate Health Benefits – Improve Your Health NowIf you are seeking an easy and natural way to improve your health, integrating pomegranate into your diet may be the answer. The pomegranate fruit is known to contain extensive health benefits surpassing all others.

Many of us are in search of a natural way to keep ourselves healthy and fit. We searched the world and came up with powerful antioxidants such as green tea, Acai berry, and now Pomegranate fruit which has been proven to contain more antioxidants than the other fruits.

The magnificent health properties of pomegranate are believed to be godsend in many cultures. It is believed that pomegranate juice is beneficial to the human health in a variety of ways, a few of which include arteries related diseases such as heart attacks and strokes.

The pomegranate’s health legacy didn’t happen by chance, it has been scientifically proven many times over. As a matter of fact, the University of California found that pomegranate juice ranks the highest of the top 10 anti-oxidant packed drinks. In their study, pomegranate is shown to double the antioxidant properties of even red wine and green tea. It’s a great idea to start investing in your health with the power of pomegranate.

The most notable benefits of pomegranate are as follows:

High in Disease Fighting Antioxidants

Pomegranate juice may double or even triple the antioxidants provided by green tea, red wind, or even acacia juice. Antioxidants work to ward off free- radicals that can lead to unstable molecules, causing damages to the DNA and cell membranes and eventually leading to cancer.

Heart Protection

The National Academy of Science found that pomegranate juice can prevent and combat heart attacks and strokes by decreasing the genetic tendency towards the hardening of the arteries. Studies also showed that those who drank pomegranate juice every day for three months had an increase in blood flow to the heart which may help prevent heart problems.

Prevent the Recurrence of Prostate Cancer

Pomegranate juice is also shown to fight against the recurrence of prostate cancer

among men who have had surgery or radiation for the disease. Pomegranate juice has been found to lengthen the amount of time it took for men with average Prostate cancer progression levels.

Fight Breast Cancer

Researchers found that the pomegranate seed oil causes apoptosis (suicide) of cancer cells, while leaving the healthy cells unharmed.

A simple way to reap the benefit of the power of the pomegranate is not hard; the easiest and most effective method is to include them in your diet by trying out easy and effective recipes.

How to separate the truth from the online weight loss hype

Friday, December 4th, 2009

Truth from hype

Looking at all those pretty web sites and reading all those testimonials makes you want to click click click that buy button, and get those free samples of the new weight loss plan; but disappointment lurks around the next gigabyte. How to know what you’re getting when it’s just a website, and how to tell truth from the hype? Here’s six ways how.

1) learn to recognize a slick come on.

If you read many websites, you will see a trend. Check out some of the work at home sites, the most over hyped moneymakers. There might be honest sites out there, but chances are you’ll find the same pattern over and over. Long, long passages that make you want a product the more you read. If you see a diet website just like that, watch out! Real diets should have info, not ads for themselves. Lose weight quick! Lose weight now! Chant the magic words and the pounds will shed off onto your neighbor! Ask yourself if it really is possible, and healthy. Do you need to lose weight by the weekend? Get a tapeworm! Glue your mouth shut! Otherwise, you’ll have to lose weight gradually like the rest of us.

2) check out the information.

It’s your body, and your health. Sure, reading a long list of labels is boring, and even more time consuming to check every single ingredient. Except for the one that causes heart defect. Now that you’re spending all your time on bad health, don’t you wish you had taken a few more minutes to check out them there ingredients? Read through the list, and type each one into a search engine. See what people say about it. Are acai berries really the next best thing? Should you eat five pounds a day, or just drink the icky tea? Has this product been banned in other countries? You should know these things before wasting time and money and risking your life on diet fads.

3) read the testimonials.

Yes, number one here said to watch out for them, because too many can read like an advertising gimmick. But type the name in a search engine, and look for warning signs. People saying it doesn’t work, causes stomach upset, landed them in the hospital. People are eager to share the good and the bad. Read as much as you can, not just on the site selling the product, but actual consumer ratings, and surveys and blogs. Don’t be afraid to email people and ask how the diet affected them. if it causes unstoppable diarrhea, you should probably know that before you get stuck in a long business meeting, or social function.

4) do the research.

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Foods that fight aging

Sunday, November 22nd, 2009

Foods that fight aging are convenient and available to most of us. Simply by visiting your local grocery store, you can discover the real secrets of the fountain of youth. Many people believe that consuming the right foods leads to living long, happy, and youthful lives. After all, aren’t we all after smooth and supple skin and a young, vibrant appearance? Plus, daily consumption of some foods fight cancer, Alzheimer’s, osteoporosis, and heart disease, thus assuring you will live a longer, more fulfilling existence.

Foods rich in antioxidants and omega-3 are well-known for their anti-aging properties. Even vitamin E is regarded in the nutrition world as anti-aging, given its capacity to arrest plaque development in arteries. To ensure a healthy diet, according to Mayo Clinic, everyone should eat between three and five fruit servings per day, plus four to eight servings of vegetables. Selecting foods that combat the negative effects of aging may not only lengthen your life, they will allow you to liver a happier, healthier one.

Foods with Antioxidants

Health experts explain that part of the aging process involves cells morphing into unusable bits, which results in dysfunctional cells. Other cells are destroyed due to “free radicals”harmful chemicals that attack our bodies at the cellular level (Carper). Thus, if we consume plenty of foods containing antioxidants, we are increasing the strength of our cells to fight off those free radicals.

Several fruits and vegetables are packed with antioxidants. Think “colorful” when you are shopping for produce that contain antioxidants. Apples, blueberries, oranges, spinach, and other leafy green vegetables contain antioxidants. Legumes/beans of many different varieties also fill the bill, as do peanuts. Broccoli is another healthy choice that provides antioxidants.

Blueberries are the mother lode of healthy fruits-they are even touted as short-term memory boosters. All kinds of berries are also considered to be anti-aging, due to their antioxidant content. Acai berries, for example, help increase your energy and are believed to contribute to losing weight. Melons of many varieties possess anti-aging powers due to their antioxidant values.

Sweet potatoes, known for their antioxidant qualities, are also a good source of beta carotene, which is found to decrease cancer while slowing the aging process. Even onions, lima beans, pears, and celery are seen as important sources of antioxidants believed