the TRUTH about Acai - Learn the differances... Not all ACAI is the same

[AndreaRUJuiced]

from MERCOLA.com

With a nutritional profile like açaí's, it's not too much of a stretch to conclude that açaí can make a significant contribution to your health* Açaí is reported to:

• Boost your antioxidant levels to bust those nasty free radicals*

• Promote your cardiovascular health*

• Enhance your muscle development and rejuvenation*

• Promote your nervous system health*

• Maintain and regulate your healthy cell division*

• Boost your energy level*

• Promote your digestive health*

• Support your healthy immune function*

• Promote your libido*

With all the interest in açaí, scientists have taken note also. Preliminary studies from the University of Florida show açaí's promise as a food that can boost your health and slow the signs of aging* -- and is being studied for its potential to reverse chronic health issues(3).*

So, allow me to tell you how you can enjoy the benefits of açaí far from the Amazon by sharing with you...

Açaí does indeed have an incredible nutritional profile and is a superb addition if you want to give variety to your antioxidant protection.

• Antioxidants and Anthocyanins.

  Açaí has become recognized as one of the world's highest ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity) foods*.

  ORAC is a lab measurement of how well antioxidants can neutralize free radicals in your body. The higher the value, the better your body utilizes it to fight the damaging effects of free radicals.

  Açaí has ten times the antioxidant levels of grapes and twice that of blueberries*.

  Further, the USDA recommends you consume 3,000 to 5,000 ORAC units per day*. But if you're average, you only get about 1,000 units daily.

  What are anthocyanins?

  If you've seen a deep purple plum, a bright red apple, or deep green spinach, you've seen anthocyanins. They are a particular class of flavonoids and represent nature's "colors of the rainbow".

  Those anthocyanins transfer their antioxidant properties directly to you when you eat them, to keep you healthy and help you fight the signs of aging*.

  Açaí has ten to thirty times the anthocyanin levels of red wine,

• Essential Fatty Acids.

  Açaí is naturally high in fatty acids, especially omegas 3, 6 and 9*. Its fatty acid profile is similar to that found in olive oil, a food believed to enhance cardiovascular health in Mediterranean populations*.

  Omega fatty acids promote your healthy nervous system, and aids muscular development and rejuvenation*.

• Dietary Fiber.

  Açaí is an excellent source of organic dietary fiber*. Fiber promotes a healthy digestive system*. Studies also suggest that dietary fiber may help support a healthy cardiovascular system and help regulate optimal cell division*. (1)

• Protein.

  Açaí owns an almost-perfect essential amino acid complex*, promoting muscle performance, endurance, strength, and sustained energy*.

  No wonder surfers and other high-level athletes were some of the first to rave about its virtues!

• Photosterols.

  Photosterols are complex compounds of plant cell membranes which help promote your healthy cardiovascular system by helping maintain optimal cholesterol levels*. Plant sterols may also promote your healthy digestive tract*. They act as precursors to many important substances produced by your body*. (2)

• Vitamins and Minerals.

  Açaí presents you with an opportunity to obtain vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, C and E*. Actually, açaí contains as much Vitamin C as blueberries*. It has more than 1000 IU of Vitamin A per 100 grams açaí*. Additionally, you'll find potassium, calcium, magnesium, copper and zinc in açaí*

  Empty Promises and Bogus Claims -- Açaí Scandals Exposed

  Whenever a product becomes very popular and in the public eye, as açaí has, scams seem to pop up everywhere. Naturally, açaí is no different.

  What kinds of scams am I talking about?

  1. Ludicrous promises.

  One such promise is that you'll lose "30 pounds in 30 days". While açaí has many health benefits, losing 30 pounds in 30 days is not one of them.

  The truth is, while açaí contributes to your overall health*, it is certainly not the only component of a healthy lifestyle. You do not live on açaí alone. Your diet should consist of a large variety of (preferably high-ORAC) vegetables, high-quality meat, and a small quantity of fruit.

  And you've heard me say it before if you've spent much time on this site...

  Exercise is an integral part of your daily lifestyle. You must get moving to lose weight that you subsequently keep off. Whatever your weight, you simply cannot optimize your health without daily exercise. So find a form of exercise you enjoy and get started today.

  Don't fall for these promises that seem 'out-of-this-world' good. Too-good-to-be-true is just that -- too good to be true.

  2. Inflated ORAC values.

  Many companies tout açaí as a "Super Food" and claim ORAC values in the high thousands (or more). ORAC is a method of measuring antioxidant capacities in biological samples.

  Fact is, ORAC numbers can and do vary depending on harvesting conditions and your own body. Many companies multiply the ORAC numbers by 100 grams to make ORAC numbers appear higher than they really are (for the amount you're ingesting).

  Açaí is truly a great food, with strong anti-oxidant properties*. Is it the only food you should eat? Absolutely not! It’s really not even at the top of the chart on ORAC values.

  Many other foods have strong ORAC numbers too -- red grapes, blueberries, raspberries, spinach... and many more. So strive for balance and include açaí as part of your big plan for taking control of your health*.

  Be sure the ORAC values you are comparing are per milligram, not per bottle of supplement or some other inflated measure!

  3. Obscure amounts of açaí, use of other juices and use of cheap fillers.

  Pure açaí is expensive... therefore many products that contain açaí use token amounts of açaí, and load up with cheaper juices or flavorings.

  This affects not only the real ORAC value of the product, but also exactly how much açaí you are actually consuming. Many times, it's very difficult to tell how much that is.

  Besides other juices which may have lower nutritional value than açaí's, some products are contaminated with fillers of dubious value, like soy lecithin, citric acid, maltodextrin, or seeds. (Remember, seeds have no nutritional value.)

  My advice is to steer clear of mixed products, because it's so very difficult to really know what's in them.

  High-quality pure açaí should be very dark, not a lighter color. So color tone is a reasonable guide to the quality level of the product.

  4. Questionable marketing practices.

  One popular marketing practice invites you to try out a "free" bottle of açaí (whether capsules or liquid is irrelevant), and charges you "only" for shipping and handling.

  You're asked for your credit card number to cover shipping and handling. Hidden in the fine print is a statement that by accepting the free offer, you're authorizing a monthly auto-ship program and will be charged $90 to your credit card every month.

  Then comes the real rub... Unscrupulous companies make it difficult or almost impossible to stop the monthly charges. By the time you manage to get a "return authorization" from them to stop your payments and shipments, you've lost several hundred dollars. .
  
  So be sure you know the history and integrity of the company you're dealing with.

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