Archive for December, 2008

Why do Sport Champions and Other High Achievers Love this Berry?

Wednesday, December 24th, 2008

From the beaches of Brazil to the beaches of Australia, the acai berry with its health benefits and sweet flavour are finally available to active and busy Australians as a healthy new snack.

One sector of the population benefiting from this berry is athletes. Acai is a natural alternative to the protein bars and shakes that they would normally eat and drink to assist with workouts, training and competitions.

Other people too can benefit from this energizing berry. Since vegetarians, vegans, and dieters may eat little or no meat, eggs and/or dairy, acai is a natural substitute containing the proteins, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that their diets sometimes lack.

What makes this berry special? The contents of acai berries are said to remedy some ailments and health problems.  Major ingredients in acai include fibre, protein, phosphorus, calcium, potassium, iron and ORAC as well as Vitamins B1, B2, B3, C and E. It also includes the fatty acids, Omega 6, Omega 9, and phytosterols, sterols, unsaturated fatty acids, anthocyanin, and polyphenols.

These ingredients provide health benefits to those who consume this berry.  It is healthier than eggs, pomegranate, and blueberries.  It benefits digestion, arthritis, inflammation, immunity, skin conditions, the heart, body cleansing, cholesterol levels, stamina, energy, and the overall health of the entire human body.

Since it doesn’t contain any cholesterol it can help reduce and maintain healthy cholesterol levels. It also benefits certain arthritis and inflammation problems. And, during cold winter months, it can prevent flu, viruses, and other illnesses. It is also good for stress, strengthening the heart and helping ward off heart disease ? ideal for students and professionals.

Several athletes and celebrities in Australia have become devotees of the acai berry and laud the effects it has had on their careers and daily lives.

Layne Beachley, World Surfing Champion, exclaims that Amazon Power Acai “offers the best sustenance” for her training workout as well as her surfing competitions. It keeps her satisfied throughout the day, but it is light and easily digestible. She also likes the sweet flavour and its natural contents. Since her diet is restricted due to numerous food allergies the Amazon Power Acai has the nutrients, vitamins, proteins and antioxidants she needs to replace other foods that she is unable to eat.

Chris Friend, Pro Junior Surfer and Runner-up ISA Amateur World Champion, says that Amazon Power Acai gives him power to train and “surf at 100% intensity.” He eats acai for breakfast and often snacks on it throughout the day because he loves the taste.

Acai is now being sold worldwide as a healthy berry perfect for active, health conscious people. It is a very sweet dark purple berry that resembles a blueberry, but has a slight chocolaty taste. It provides an energy boost, boasts numerous health benefits and a great flavour. It is sold as juice, puree, capsules, powder, and as a fruit.

If you want to get some of this delicious berry anywhere in Australia, try the new Amazon Power Acai Powder by clicking here

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The Acai Super Fruit from the Heart of the Amazon Now Available in the West

Tuesday, December 9th, 2008

Acai berries are South American fruits that are small, round, and only grow deep within the rainforests of the Amazon. Natives have long climbed the trees to harvest these delicate berries by hand. The fruit grows in clusters at the top of a species of palm tree, and are not unlike purple grapes in outward appearance.

The taste of the berries is a luscious combination of mixed berries and dark chocolate. The Acai berry is only about one inch in size, but has relatively little pulp because the seed of the fruit take up almost all of the interior space. For years the Caboclo peoples who live in the Brazilian Amazon have harvested the berries as food and enjoyed various health benefits as a result.

This one berry amazingly accounts for almost 50% of many natives’ dietary intake. The Acai has gained a reputation as being a miniature super fruit. This stems from the fact that it is capable of providing people with great levels of energy and promoting health and overall strength in those who consume it. Some people also believe that it helps to control weight. Native people consider these super berries to give users strong hearts, clear minds and long lives.

The Acai juice and pulp have been used in juice blends and other drinks throughout Peru and Brazil, but have only recently become available in Western countries. People in Brazil eat the fruit fresh but they also share the mashed fruit after it is mixed with tapioca, sugar, and honey. It can even be mixed with granola and added to ice cream. Numerous reports have been carried out in South America with results confirmed by others. These reports document the superior energy that people enjoy when they eat or drink something containing acai berries.

Acai berries contain a tremendous amount of healthy fats and it is for this reason that they are a very perishable food item. Western countries can enjoy Acai in yogurts, juices, or as energy health drinks. It is also available as a frozen fruit pulp or a freeze-dried powder in areas that are some distance from where the berry is harvested.

The fruit contains anthocyanins and resveratrol and studies have shown it to have several benefits to the human body. One of these benefits is that antioxidant levels in the bloodstream increase significantly within 2 hours of drinking a product containing Acai pulp or juice. This increase of antioxidants in the bloodstream heightens the body’s ability to fight free radicals that attack cells.

There are also ongoing studies that suggest that this fruit is good for the heart and blood circulation. Other studies are showing great promise that active ingredients in the berry may even be useful for fighting certain cancers.

For Australians and others who live and play at a fast pace, this fruit is able to provide energy whilst also providing other health benefits.

Increased energy levels and endurance is what many consumers are finding so wonderful about juice drinks that now contain Acai. People who live athletic life styles like swimmers, runners, and other outdoors lovers will find this energy-producing supplement gives them all the energy they need to enjoy their healthy, active lives.

Remember, if you want to get your hands on this amazing 100% Acai Powder,  click here to learn more…

Amazon Tribes Peoples’ Nutrition Secrets Finally Revealed

Tuesday, December 2nd, 2008

For decades the Amazon tribes have been known to have nutritional secrets that help them stay healthy, both physically and mentally. One of their greatest and most important secrets is the acai berry. If you have browsed Google or looked at nutrition websites, you have most likely seen this berry mentioned. Most western countries however are only now beginning to discover the benefits of acai.

The acai berry is a Brazilian berry with a slight chocolate taste. Sounds too good to be true! The berry is small, round, and has a blackish-purple tint to it. So why is this berry only recently coming to be known? Simply, you can only find these berries on palm trees in the Amazon rainforest in South America. Not only are these berries nowhere near us, but they’re on the very tip top of the palm trees! The Amazon tribes, for decades, have been using the berries for a variety of purposes.

The Amazon tribes believe that the acai berry has many different nutritional and healing properties. For decade upon decade, the tribe has used the berry as an antidote for many illnesses and ailments.

What does the acai berry provide? In just one single berry, you’ll be nourishing your body with amino acids, essential fatty acids, including Omega 6 and 9, and antioxidants. All of these are an extremely important part of a healthy diet.

The berries have more protein than eggs, have fatty acids like those in olive oil, and have twice as many antioxidants than you’d find in blueberries. The berries also contain many different vitamins such as vitamin E, C, B, B1, B2, and other elements such as calcium, iron, potassium, and phosphorus.

What exactly does the berry do for our bodies? Many studies, mostly clinical, have said that the acai berry is possibly the most nutritious and powerful super fruit on the planet. For one, the berry is known to nourish the mind as well as the body. It is able to provide a balanced nutrition, and is also able to provide the body with energy and the mind with the ability to focus and concentrate more.

The berry is great if you have cardiovascular system ailments because it is antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and anti-mutagenic. The fatty acids in the berry as known to lower levels of bad cholesterol while maintaining and possibly raising levels of good cholesterol.

Most important, the acai berry is able to cleanse and detoxify the body of any harmful toxins. Though the acai berry isn’t extremely popular in many places yet, it has been booming in Australia. As the berry becomes more and more popular and more readily available, you are sure to see an increase in the number of acai berry products. Currently you can purchase the berries and eat them in cereal, as a juice, or even enjoy an acai berry smoothie; healthy and delicious!

If you want to get some of this delicious berry anywhere in Australia, try the new Amazon Power Acai Powder by clicking here.