Posted by Pete Roberts on June 6th, 2010
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What To Look For In Your Acai Berry Product

Organic acai berry products come in many forms. You can normally acquire these acai berry products in capsules, or powder forms. The most common form is acai puree. Acai products rank as one of the top new supplements to hit the market in recent times.

The taste of acai berries is similar to blueberries with a subtle hint of cinnamon. The acai powder usually mixes well with yoghurt or smoothies. Acai powder or juice combines easily with other juices like grape and blueberry and is finding its ways into formulas that involve an acai berry diet.

Organic acai products have one of the highest ORAC values available for most known berry’s. It is much higher than blueberry’s or pomegranates. What you will not discover in pure acai berry products are added carbohydrates or fillers. If your acai berry product has added carbohydrates or fillers that may be the reason it is such a good deal. Guarana is a sugar, stimulant and is sometimes utilized as a filler in acai products so that is something else to consider on the label.  Read more...

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Posted by Brandon Boshnack on April 7th, 2010
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Practice Health – Top 10 Superfoods For Super Productivity

A large part of our nation requires prescription drugs to manage a slew of medical conditions such as dangerous weight gain, heart conditions, insulin complications, compromised immune systems and other serious ills that can shorten an otherwise healthy lifespan, which is why finding out about superfoods is so important.

The news of superfoods has finally begun to reach the masses, but it’s not a secret. Why pop pills when incorporating superfoods into your daily eating habits (we’re not calling it a diet, for goodness sake) is such an easy and tasty remedy?

A recent episode of the sitcom “Parks and Recreation” illustrated a process very well when the office staff sat around the table eating fitness bars marketed as the next big thing in healthy eating. The sugar high had them dancing around until the inevitable crash. Slumped in their desks they were unable to think straight. Sure it was just a skit on a sitcom, but the premise is very real, when you eat stuff that’s bad for you, you feel bad.  Read more...

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Posted by Elizabeth Herbert on December 24th, 2009
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A Close Look At The Benefits Of Maqui Berry Juice For The Body

You may or may not have heard of the benefits of maqui berry juice and the maqui berry plant. If you have, you may have wondered if they can help you. If you are curious as to exactly what the maqui berry is, how to use it, and what the benefits are of eating it, read on. You may be surprised at what you find out.

Maqui berries come from South America and grow in very rich, lush areas. This is one reason why they are so high in many of the beneficial nutrients and compounds that they are rapidly becoming known for. They are small and round and are often reported as having a sweet flavor that is quite pleasant. They have been known to tribes living in the area as an excellent source of vitamins and minerals and are even used in traditional medicine. They can be used to treat a range of digestive conditions including ulcers and diarrhea. They can also be used to reduce fever due to their excellent anti inflammatory properties.  Read more...

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