Wednesday, April 8, 2009

Ingredients of Acai


19 Fruits From Paradise










Acai, Among the reported benefits, features of this deep purple berry are:

-Improved sexual function
-Improved digestion
-Helps prevent blood clots
-High levels of dietary fiber
-High levels of essential amino acids and trace minerals
-High levels of plant sterols, which help to control cholesteral
-Immune system support
-Essential fatty acids to help to combat heart disease
-Protein profile similar to eggs
-Very low sugar content
-Greater energy/stamina
-Improved mental focus
-Prevent and treatment of Alzheimer's
-Better sleep
-Prevents arteriosclerosis
-High levels of antioxidants
-Anti-aging support
-Promotes better circulation



White Grapes
The varying colors of grapes bring a spectrum of antioxidant protective power to this versatile fruit. The components in grape juice are reported to reduce the rish of cancers, stroke, heart disease and memory lost.

Purple Grapes
Purple grapes contain Resveratrol, the potent cancer fighting antioxidant found in red wine and other grape products and making headlines around the world. Grape juice has also been shown to provide benefits in areas of:

-Anti aging
- Anti inflammatory
-Anti bacterial
- Antioxidant
-Arterial flexibility
- Brain, skin, eye health
-Cardiovascular health
- Gastric health
-Inhibiting prostate cancer

Prunes
Prunes are dried plums, rich in minerals and phenols, plus have an extremely high ORAC value. The drying process actually increase antioxidant powers by more than six times! USDA researchers believe that people of all ages can prevent and treat disease of aging by simply adding Prunes to their diets. Prunes are especially appropriate for:

-Boosting bone density
-Bowel cleansing regularity
-Cardiovascular disease
-Liver cleansing
-Preventing memory loss and Alzheimer's
-Fighting infections
-Diabetes
-Diverticular disease
-Reducing cholesterol
-Reducing risk of estrogen-dependent cancers



CAMU CAMU BERRY (Rumberry)
The Camu camu (Myrciaria dubia), also known as CamuCamu, Cacari, and Camocamo, is a small bushy river side tree from the Amazon Rainforest of Peru and Brazil, which bears a red/purple cherry like fruit.


KIWI
Kiwi fruit contains abundant phytonutrients and has gained fame as a delicious source of ample amounts of vitamin E, vitamin A, vitamin C, trace minerals and dietary fiber. Native to China.


WOLFBERRY
For thousands of years in China, the Wolfberry has been known as “the herb of longevity.” It provides a powerful combination of antioxidants and polysaccharides. Wolfberry also provides eighteen amino acids and twenty-one trace minerals. Wolfberry, like açai, is known for the many health conditions that are helped by this fruit.


BLUEBERRIES
Blueberries are an antioxidant powerhouse. They contain large amounts of health-promoting phytochemicals such as anthocyanins and phenolics, currently being studied for their antioxidant benefits. Besides antioxidants, blueberries contain condensed tannins, and they offer a great lineup of nutrients like potassium and iron, as well as being an excellent source of Vitamin C

POMEGRANATE
The pomegranate originated from Persia and has been cultivated in Eastern Europe and the Mediterranean region for several millennia. Pomegranate juice is a popular drink in the Middle East, and is also used in Iranian and Indian cuisine; it began to be widely marketed in the United States in 2002.

BILBERRIES
The Bilberry is a close relative of the blueberry and is noted for its phytonutrient content. Bilberry fruit and its extracts contain a number of biologically active components, including a class of compounds called anthocyanosides which are potent antioxidants.


LYCHEE
The Lychee is native to the warmer forests of Southern China and probably Vietnam. It has been cultivated in China for well over a thousand years, and would no doubt have been a keenly sought after forest fruit in subtropical Sino-Vietnamese Asia. At 72mg of vitamin C per 100 grams of flesh, lychees are a very good source for this essential vitamin, as well as potassium and other nutrients.



NASHI PEARS
Once reserved as a food to be served only to the wealthy and to Chinese nobles, Nashi pears have been grown, cultivated and eaten for centuries. Little is known about their origin...its estimated that they began appearing at least 3,000 years ago in China. Nashi pears are a great source of dietary fiber, and they’re also very high in potassium and other essential minerals. They contain nearly 10% of the USRDA for Vitamin C, and a high concentration of folates, which make up the Vitamin B complex group.


CRANBERRIES
Cranberries are rich in many phytonutrients and proanthocyanidins (PACs), including important tannins and Vitamin C. Cranberries contain high amounts of vitamins, minerals, organic acids and various other phytonutrients. Cranberries are a good source of vitamin A, C, B complex, Folic Acid and Fiber. Also included are the minerals Calcium, Iron, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sodium and Sulfur. But there is more to them than just vitamins. Cranberries contain important plant pigments called bioflavanoids.


ACEROLA CHERRIES
Acerola thrives in the sandy soils. They are rich in both antioxidants and a range of important vitamins.

PEARS
Pears have been revered throughout time. Their cultivation has been traced back 3,000 years in western Asia, and some speculate pears might have been discovered by people in the Stone Age. They were an exotic food item in the court of Louis XIV and were called the “gift of the gods” by Homer in his epic, The Odyssey. Pears have been linked to Antioxidant protection.

ARONIA (Black Chokeberry)
Aronia juice contains very high levels of anthocyanins and flavonoids. Its beneficial nutrients include antioxidants, polyphenols, minerals and vitamins, as well as important trace minerals. Aronia has Polyphenols • Anthocyanidans • Quinic acid • Vitamins • Minerals • Flavinols.

PASSION FRUIT
Passion fruit is rich in vitamins, minerals and fiber, including: calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium and sulphur and B Vitamins. The legend of passion fruit dates back to Biblical time and rainforest natives have for generations used Passion fruit juice.


BANANA
Bananas are a common supermarket fruit and are often taken for granted (few realize the health benefits bananas bring to them). Bananas are the ONLY fruit that comes not from trees or bushes but from large plants that are giant herbs and are related to the lily and orchid family.

APRICOTS
Apricots provide a rich assortment of antioxidants and are abundant with soluble fiber, beta-carotene, magnesium, iron, phosphorous, potassium and Vitamin C. They also include a natural salicylate.

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