Archive for September, 2008
Does anybody know if it would be possible to grow either of these plants in a small home garden in california (sf bay area) thanks
I have two Goji plants here in Western Australia that I got mail-order. We have a Temperate/Mediterranean climate here and they are doing ok, not as good as I would have liked, they are about 3 foot tall and haven't flowered yet. They do spread alot, so perhaps keep them in a pot or they may run everywhere.
read comments (1)Acai Berry - Abios : Diginfo
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The Acai berry has been gaining attention as a fruit rich in nutrients and anti-oxidants that can be a supportive supplement for anti-aging, fatigue recovery and diet.
Abios uses only 100% pure all natural berries and provides the supplement in a powder form including Acai freeze dried powder, beverage powder and other powder forms.
The berry, which can be found only along the banks of Amazon River, provides a surprising amount of nutritional value. It has three times more polyphenol compared to wine and 4.6 times more anthocyanin than blueberries, and a substance called cyanidin 3-rutinoside (C3R) that is found in the berry provides a greater anti-oxidant effect than carotenoid. Therefore, Acai berries are the most anti-oxidant rich plant of all natural plants.
Acai berries are also rich in potassium, iron and fiber and contain the same balance of aliphatic acids as olive oil.
However, acai berries have not been commercialized in the past because processing needs to be done within 24 hours after harvest to prevent oxidization, which causes all the nutrients to be lost.
Abios established a processing plant on site to freeze dry the berries and successfully produces a 100% pure powder with strict quality control. In the future, Abios intends to collaborate with companies abroad to provide the worldwide market with the acai raw material. The company also plans to commercialize acai in Japan beginning next year.
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Acai Berry Boosts Your Metabolism
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Acai Berry helps boost your metabolism to ensure weight loss in those who take it. Read through this article to better understand how acai berry can boost your metabolism and help you live a much better life. Enjoy.
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Mona Vie Revisited on Fox News Acai
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In this video you will see how Mona Vie is making a name for itself. Researchers are finding out about antioxidants and the powerful effects from them on our bodies. Monavie On Fox News in Orlando, Florida.
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What Is Acai Antioxidant?
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by John Janson
Quadrillions of reactive oxygen species bombard our bodies each day to produce harmful effects in the body including aging and cell death. Extensive research found that the reactive species can be controlled by antioxidants found in numerous plants and fruits. One of the fruits rich in antioxidants is the acai berry, a berry found in the bushes of Brazil. This berry was found to have antioxidant contents twice that of blueberries. Because a cup of blueberries contains as much as 13,000 antioxidants, then doing some calculations would show the antioxidant content of one cup of acai berries to be more than 26,000. So what are acai antioxidants?
The acai berry contains millions of various antioxidants and vitamins that provide humans with a single food source rich in nutrients. These antioxidants are mostly flavonoids, which have been proven to work hard in searching for the reactive oxygen species that destroy cells and tissues and cause aging. Studies have also demonstrated that these flavonoids from the acai berry stop the free radicals that target the cells of the blood vessels to cause flow constriction and high pressure of the blood. These flavonoids also reduce the process of LDL oxidation to help maintain a healthy heart. Omega 6 and omega 9 found in acai berries also help in maintaining a good cholesterol ratio.
Acai antioxidants also include anthocyanins, which are the berry’s coloring material and act as a potent antioxidant at the same time. These anthocyanins, along with other antioxidants, search the cells for potentially harmful reactive oxygen species that cause skin and eye problems, dental health disorders, and urinary tract infections.
A lot of studies confirmed these acai antioxidants to be working in teams that help re-energize one another to work more effectively. Cell imbalance and death are the mains causes of aging. The antioxidants in acai work hard to promote good platelets that would help in wound repair and act to reduce inflammation. Because cell death is minimized, the process of aging is also effectively slowed down. Another good antioxidant is reservatrol, which also helps prevent cell aging.
Vitamin C, a naturally good antioxidant, acts on collagen cells to allow healthy hairs and cartilage to develop. Some of the acai antioxidants also help in boosting the body’s sustained energy and help stop fatigue. This is because the biochemical niacin helps produce adenosine triphosphate, which is the natural fuel that the cells need to go about with regeneration. The body’s other vitamin cycles can largely benefit from niacin, which also helps in producing coenzymes needed for energy production in the cells. Certain vitamin B antioxidants also hasten the conversion of carbohydrates to simple sugars that are necessary for the body’s energy storage.
More important benefits of these acai antioxidants have extended to the body’s neurological system. The reactive oxygen species that create problems in the nerve cells are mapped out to allow normal functioning of the neuronal transmission processes. Even bones have benefited from these antioxidants as these get markedly improved bone mineral density.
Truly, the acai berry works wonders in helping the body stay healthy.
About the author: The next time you pick up an acai berry, remember the goodness of Acai Antioxidants. You may also read more on other benefits of antioxidants at http://www.whatisantioxidant.com/.
How can i make this drink at home? I don't have a Jamba Juice or Trader joes around me.
No recipe just ingredients.
Açai juice blend, soymilk, raspberry sherbet, frozen strawberries, frozen blueberries, ice.
a short film about the acai berry, by innocent drinks
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Richard, one of our founders, went out to Brazil to see how the acai berry is grown and harvested. This is a short film about this healthy little berry.
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Can you buy acai berrys in local supermarkets?
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Q: I know you can buy juices but I am specifically looking for the fruits themselves.Does anyone know local places that usually have them ?
A: I’ve heard that some places have the dried berries, but I’ve only seen them in a couple of granola or trail mix bins in Sprouts. Try Whole Foods and see if they have them!
The Sambazon Acai Story
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The Sambazon Acai Story
A short video about how Sambazon got started importing the Acai Berry Juice into the US.
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Does anyone know where to buy whole acai berries?
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Q: Looking to buy the acai berries in its whole form not the juice, does anyone know where I can buy them?
A: As most come from South America, I would try the local health food stores. It could be a few years before fresh or frozen are availalbe, they are very perishable and the juice concentrate use in the blended juice is pretty popular, and on there own they are quite tart.
