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Amazonian Nutrition Secrets Revealed At Last!

January 13th, 2010 No comments

When it comes to the Amazon tribes, and trying to get their nutrition secrets revealed, you first need to find out their secret and what they have been doing to live a physically and mentally healthy life. Everyone these days is trying to get their hands on their secret, and it is easier than ever, now that we know what we are looking for. The secret comes in the form of a berry, called the acai berry. You can find various information about this little berry, just by doing a search online with Google, or any other sort of search engine. We, as Western countries are a bit behind compared to Amazon people, they have been using this berry for decades, which means they we have a lot of catching up to do!

The origin of the acai berry is Brazilian, and while you might think that this is a sweet tasting or tart little berry, it actually has somewhat of a chocolate taste to it! The berry resembles somewhat of a blackberry in the sense that is small, round, and blackish or darker in colour. These berries can be found at the very tops of palm trees, but do not going climbing the next palm tree you see just yet! These berries are only found in the Amazon in South America, and the Amazon tribes have not only been eating the berries, but have been utilizing them in other ways as well.

The Amazon tribes believe that the acai berry has many different nutritional and healing properties. For decade upon decade, the tribe has used the berry as an antidote for many illnesses and ailments.

So, now you probably want to know what the key ingredients are within this sweet little acai berry. It is quite simple; this berry can give you sustenance that includes various amino acids as well as fatty acids such as Omega 6 and 9. These fatty acids play an important role in your health and your diet. Not only are you getting amino and fatty acids, but the berry also contains antioxidants as well to keep you from falling ill.

If you are looking for a good source of protein, then you have found it within the acai berry. These berries have been known to have more protein than your everyday, household egg! Not only are they rich in protein, they are also loaded with fatty acids, and antioxidants. The antioxidants that you find in the acai berry are they same type of antioxidants that you would find in a blueberry! These berries are also loaded with a variety of vitamins such as vitamins E, C, B, B1, and B2. And if you are looking for a source of extra calcium or potassium, you can find it with the acai berry.

So the big question with this berry is: how does it help our bodies? Over the years there have been various studies that have possibly proven that the acai berry just might be there most nutritious type of fruit in the world! Hard to believe, right? Well, think about it this way, this berry can feed your mind in ways no other fruit can. It can give you energy when you need and will enable you to concentrate a lot better.

There is more to this berry believe it or not, but the acai berry is known to be an antibacterial berry as well as anti-mutagenic and anti-inflammatory. This is an excellent thing to have around if you have any type of heart condition at all. The berry is also known to help lower you cholesterol due to the fatty acids that are within the berry!

When it comes to nutrition secrets revealed, this little acai berry secret really tops the list. The acai berry can help you to detoxify not only your body but your mind as well; it can help to rid the body of any toxins that may be harmful to your body. It might not be very popular now among the western countries, but give it some time, it has already hit Australia, and from there we will begin to see it on the shelves in our local grocery stores. Once it does, you will be able to see a wide variety of acai berry products all over the place! But for now, you can simply find the berries at your grocery store, and you buy the berries themselves, or you can buy acai berry juice, it is up to you!

About the author: Americo Tognetti has found the advantages of the acai berry to provide an advantage to anyone who tries Acai Fruit Powder.

Travel to Tropical Places

December 22nd, 2009 No comments

Traveling to commercial tropical areas is easy since they are populated by humans. However, traveling to rainforests is a bit tougher and delicate. In this article you can read about both types of travelling.

If you want to lie on a tropical beach, there are several countries to choose from; most of them are either located in South Asia or South America.

You can find cheap accommodation in these countries. On the other hand the airfares can be quite expensive (depending on your departure destination). So look on the internet and at the agencies to find the best travel deals. Finding the best deal can save you a lot of money on your trip.

Another popular tropical travel destination is The Amazon in Ecuador, South America. Here there are six potential travel regions you can visit (depending on which areas that are not restricted for tourists). These regions are: Morona, Orellana, Sucumbios, Napo, Zamora Chinchipe, Santiago and Pastaza.

Tena and Coca are the two only cities in The Amazon. It takes 6 hours to travel by bus to Tena, and the bus normally does not make any stops during the trip. The price for the whole trip is $7.

For your safety it is best to travel in a group in the Amazon. A tour guide who knows about the plants, animals and surrounding areas is also ideal.

There are also jungle lodges that you can stay in for a few days if you have the budget and time. These are based right inside the jungle. These packages usually include biking, canoe trips and fishing.

You can find a lodge for 100USD to over $250USD per night; depending on the quality of the lodge and the package you get. You should book the lodge from Ecuador, because it is much cheaper than booking from your home country.

Martin Elm is writing about travel. Read about how to find the best travel packages in the section charterferier. Here you can also read about badeferie.

Studies Show Cancer Cells Die With Acai Berries

December 14th, 2009 No comments

A study recently conducted at the University of Florida in Gainesville on the properties of an extract of the acai berry produced some surprising results. When exposed to acai berry extract, cancer cells died. These were cancer cells which have proven to be resistant to other treatments. This was the first of many studies planned on the properties of the acai berry in cases of cancer.

When testing leukaemia cells with the extract from this berry, a staggering 86% of the cells self-destructed. Although the benefits of acai berries were already known as a great source of antioxidants, this has been an astounding discovery. An assistant professor at University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Services has confirmed that 86% in not an exaggeration.

There may be other fruit-based antioxidants and other compounds which are effective against leukaemia and other cancers, but all of the research done so far is preliminary since there are many other factors which must be accounted for in these studies. The data from the University of Florida acai study, however, shows great promise thus far.

The Australian public has quickly gotten on the acai bandwagon, with great popularity present for a diet rich in tropical fruits such as acai, noni, goji and mangosteen. There are quite a large number of promotions ongoing for juice products made from these fruits. Many of these fruits have been found to be high in antioxidants.

A Brisbane, Australia study from March of this year (1998) studied the differences between antioxidant compounds found in fruits and fruit juices and those present in olive leaves. While this study concluded that olive leaves contain some antioxidant properties, the studies performed on acai berries have had far more conclusive results.

One study in particular that is yielding very interesting results is on these fruits and cancer. Just as the United States is working very hard to find a cure for cancer, leukaemia in particular, Australia is doing so as well. The hard, cold facts are that leukaemia is the number one killer of children under the age of 20 the world over. Studies have not been conducted yet on the effects of preventing leukaemia or any other cancer.

So far, all of the research is still preliminary and there is much more to be learned about the anti cancer properties of these fruits. The acai berry, for example, contains nearly 75 chemical compounds and the exact properties of many of these are as yet unknown. The acai berry is a difficult fruit to study due to its extremely short shelf life.

Roughly the same size as a blueberry, the acai berry ripens to a dark purple and contains a seed. These berries if not used or frozen quickly after picking, begin to decompose. This berry is from the Amazon basin, so freezing or using it immediately is not always an easy thing to accomplish.

For importation to Australia, acai powder is the best alternative. This powder is produced by dehydrating and freeze drying acai pulp. This powder is far easier and cheaper to export, yet gives all of the health benefits of the fresh berries. This powder is used to make various nutritional supplements and as an ingredient in various foods.

While the research is still very much a work in progress, this and other newer therapies give researchers hope that someday there may be a cure developed for the scourge of leukaemia.

Author: Americo Tognetti is amazed by the acai berry because it provides such a boost to everyone in the Acai Fruit Powder.

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