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What Can Acai Berry Do for Me?
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Açai Berries are native to the Amazon Rainforest growing on the Açai palm tree - referred to as the "TREE OF LIFE" by local Brazilians. For hundreds of years, the native Brazillians have prized Açai berries for their high nutritional value. Recently discovered by the rest of the world, the Açai berry has quickly become known as one of the most nutritious and powerful foods. Nicholas Perricone, M.D. went so far as describing the Açai berry as the #1 superfood of the world on Oprah’s website.
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Açai pulp contains on average 10-30 times the antioxidants of red wine (per equal volume). Acai berries are rich in B vitamins, minerals (particularly iron in food-form), fiber, proteins, essential fatty acids, and anthocyanins (a member of the flavonoid class of antioxidants). Açai Berries are high in essential fatty acids including Omega-3 and Omega-6 that have been found to support normal low levels of LDL & HDL cholesterol. Fatty acids also aid in the transport and absorption of fat-soluble vitamins such as Vitamins A, E, D, and K.
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What Can a Wolfberry Do for Me?
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Wolfberries are delicious, bright red berries native to the Orient. They grow on a vine that reaches up to 20 feet high. When ripe, the berries are collected by shaking the vines over special mats where they are untouched and left to dry under the Himalayan sun. It is vital that the berries are never touched by the human hands when they are fresh, otherwise they will oxidize, causing them to turn black and become unusable.
Wolfberries are rich in antioxidants, particularly carotenoids such as beta-carotene and zeaxanthin. One of zeaxanthin's key roles is to support the retina of the eye.
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Wolfberries are a natural source for beta carotene, iron, and vitamin C. They are also a rich source of naturally occurring B1, B2, B6, vitamin E, essential fatty acids and polysaccharides. Wolfberries have 18 amino acids (including 8 essential amino acids.)
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What Can Mangosteen Do for Me?
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Mangosteen is a tropical fruit (4-6 cm deep purplish berry, when ripe) that was discovered in 1697. Since being discovered, it has been called the "Queen of Fruits" by many. The inside portion of the berry is pale and fleshy. The primary plant growing area for the mangosteen fruit is in Southeast Asia. Commercial growing of the mangosteen tree has not been largely successful in other climates of the world.
It has been used traditionally for centuries in Southeast Asia in some of their medicinal practices relating to headaches, pain and swelling, fever, and for various other ailments. For centuries, Mangosteen has also been used by some countries for its strong anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic properties.
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Interesting Fact: An article in Sports Illustrated, January 15, 2007 issue, featured Mangosteen. In the article, Drew Brees, the quarterback of the New Orleans Saints, stated due to Mangosteen’s many benefits, he takes a mangosteen supplement every single night at 9 pm!
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What Can Pomegranate Do for Me?
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The pomegranate is one of the earliest cultivated fruits, which has been traced back to 3,000 B.C. The major antioxidants in pomegranate seeds are called punicalagins, which break down into ellagic acid. Pomegranate also contains other antioxidants such as vitamin C, beta-carotene, catechins, gallocatechins, and anthocyanins such as prodelphinidins, delphinidin, cyanidin, and pelargonidin.
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The pomegranate is native from Iran to the Himalayas in northern India and has been cultivated and naturalized over the whole Mediterranean region and the Caucasus since ancient times. In the past decade, numerous studies on the of pomegranate constituents have been published revealing beneficial properties that address a wide scope of concerns.
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What Can Blueberries Do for Me?
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Anthocyanin gives blueberries their color and might be the key component of the blueberry’s antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Based on data from the USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging (Boston, MA), blueberries are among the most commonly available fruits with the highest antioxidant activity. Using a test called ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity), researchers have shown that a serving of fresh blueberries provided more antioxidant activity than many other fresh fruits and vegetables.
Fresh fruits, including blueberries, and vegetables contain additional naturally occurring antioxidants such as Vitamins C and E. Blueberries contain phenolics that can also act as an antioxidant.
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Anthocyanins are the largest group of water-soluble pigments in the plant kingdom and belong to the family of compounds known as flavonoids. Major sources of anthocyanins are blueberries, cherries, raspberries, strawberries, black currants, purple grapes and red wine.
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What Can White Grapes Do for Me?
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White Grapes have been studied to aid in the stabilization of capillary walls, which supports circulation and blood flow. These natural compounds have also been studied and shown to have cardioprotective properties to those who consume them.
White grapes contain antioxidants, which have other potential benefits. Grapes support normal levels of collagen and elastin in the skin.
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White Grapes can be grown in any suitable climate but are ideally grown in moderate temperate zones. White grapes are easier to digest so they make a great option for babies and children instead of apple or pear juices. The white grape juice used in our formula is from Thompson seedless grapes grown in California.
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What Can Peaches Do for Me?
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Eating a peach supplies the body with more benefits than most people realize. This common fruit, a member of the rose family, is not only low in calories (one cup, sliced, has just 60), it's also packed with potassium. Potassium is essential for the proper functioning of the body's cells and for maintaining a balance of fluids and electrolytes. Potassium is important for nerve signaling, muscle contraction, and metabolism. Peaches are also an excellent source of vitamins A, vitamin C, and beta carotene.
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The Persian apple, as it was once known, hails from ancient China and is a symbol of longevity. In the 1600s, Spanish missionaries planted peach trees in America, and the fruit has become an agricultural staple of the temperate South and West.
This fantastic fruit was brought to North America by the Spaniards in the 16th century, arrived in England and France in the 17th century. Native Americans are credited with bringing the peach tree across the US, where they planted the seeds as they traveled. Today, California, South Carolina and Georgia are the largest producers of peaches.
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What Can Pears Do for Me?
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Pears are a good source of vitamin C and copper. Both of these nutrients can be thought of as antioxidant nutrients that help protect cells in the body from oxygen-related damage due to free radicals. Pears are an excellent source of water-soluble fiber. They contain vitamins A, B1, B2, C, E, folic acid and niacin. Pears are also rich in copper, phosphorus and potassium.
Pears are very unlikely to trigger allergic reactions, so can be used in exclusion diets. They contain hydroxycinnamic acids, which act as antioxidants.
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Pears typically have a high content of pectin. The beneficial properties of pectin have been around since 1961. Pectin binds with the fats and cholesterol in the blood and supports quickly eliminating dangerous toxins.
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