Acai Berry Powder
Because the world is aware of the Acai Berry and the healthy properties and the value of this fruit are more and more products are made. This includes, juices, drinks, pills and capsules and powder.
The Acai Berry is the Super Fruit of the world, with more antioxidants, vitamins and minerals than any other fruit in the world. First discovered in the Amazon rainforest of Brazil, this fruit has long been for its mysterious powers with regard to health and the amazing “fountain of youth known effects.Although offer all forms of Acai, the same advantages, the powder made from the grinding of freeze-dried Acai Berry can be sprinkled on all types of food. Add it to your lunch salad, sprinkle it on your roast in the oven as a spice.
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The body an additional source of antioxidants
Fruits and vegetables provide the body an additional source of antioxidants that are needed to adequately wage war against free radicals. Without the necessary intake of healthy fruits and vegetables, free radicals can spread and eventually lead to stroke, myocardial infarction, arthritis, vision problems, Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease and several cancers.
The benefits of getting your daily dose of fruits and vegetables are numerous. The antioxidant, vitamin E, is wonderful for the heart. Vitamin E has the ability to essentially “absorb” LDL (“bad”) cholesterol in the arteries, allowing the necessary elasticity and blood pressure levels to keep your heart pumping safely. Cholesterol, if left untreated, plaque accumulates on the inner walls of the arteries, impeding blood flow LDL and forcing the heart to work overtime to keep running. Eventually, plaque buildup can become so severe that it can cause a blockage in the artery, leading to a heart attack or stroke. By getting enough vitamin E in your diet you can give your body the necessary antioxidants to prevent LDL cholesterol levels are out of control. Continue reading
Vitamins and Minerals in Sports Supplementation
In the sports world is very habitual consumption of dietary supplements, either in the form of amino acids, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, etc.. The choice of this or other products are often based on the last article we read in magazines, or the seller of the store supplements that we recommend something, or even in our personal trainer. But are we really taking something that will lead to improved athletic performance, or are we simply throwing money and we noticed the well-known “placebo effect”? We refer to the placebo effect when discussing the benefits experienced by athletes (in this case in particular) when they are waiting for positive change in their athletic performance. It appears that the reaction to “be observed or treated” in a special way by their coaches (or even themselves) that are waiting to see an improvement after administration of a supplement, is in itself sufficient to perceive such an improvement or to the athlete go further in their effort and performance.
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Correlation Between High Consumption of Fruits and Vegetables and Low Incidence of Disease.
In all studies found a high correlation between high consumption of fruits and vegetables and low incidence of disease.
A good habit is to start the day with fruit in natural juice or in part. The water, vitamins, antioxidants, minerals, enzymes and fiber that contains the fruit helps to hydrate, purify and revitalize your body. Are low in calories and no cholesterol. All fruits and vegetables we consume are few.
Fruits have the advantage of being eaten raw, so taking advantage of all its nutrients. Its high content of vitamins, minerals, trace elements and nutrients such as bio flavonoid’s help regulate the immune system. They have detoxifying properties: stimulates liver and kidney function and helps improve intestinal laziness due to its fiber content.
The energy value of fruit is generally very low, due to its high water content (80-90%). They provide about 50 calories per 100 grams, which are derived mainly from complex carbohydrates, mostly in the form of fructose. Its concentration increases as more mature fruit. They contain trace amounts of unsaturated fats that are always and have no cholesterol, except the coconut which has a large amount of saturated fat.
The banana has a caloric value of about 85 calories per 100 grams. and contains carbohydrates, mainly as sucrose, so it is not recommended for diabetics.
The sour taste of fruit is another feature. It is due to a number of organic acids that are essential nutrients for our body and in fruits. In citrus, we find citric acid, malic acid in apples, plums, tomatoes and tartaric acid in grapes. None of these acids is detrimental to the organism was not harmful to the stomach, since it does not reach the acidity of gastric juice.