Acai Berry
Acai berries are considered one of the top superfoods due to their incredible antioxidant properties and numerous other health benefits:
1. Anti-Aging Effects
Extremely high in many forms of plant phytochemicals (antioxidants), acai berries contribute to slow the typical processes of aging related to oxidative damage. In fact, the berries are one of the planets highest sources of antioxidants, with one berry holding ten times the amount of antioxidants as grapes, and two times the amount of blueberries.
2. Energy Boost
Due its overall health benefits, taking acai extract can lead to an increased overall level of energy and stamina, and may aid to combat fatigue and exhaustion.
3. Heart Health
Similar to red wine, acai berries are extremely high in anthocyanins, an antioxidant associated with the ability to lower cholesterol levels in the blood stream. It is also a source of Omega 3, 6 and 9.
4. Resistant to Harmful Organisms
Scientists from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro have shown that consuming acai extract may help fight harmful organisms.
5. Aids in Weight Loss
Known by nutritionists as a super-food, acai may help you not only lose weight, but maintain a healthy weight.
6. Helps Digestion
The berries have powerful detoxification capabilities and are a great source of dietary fiber.
7. Improved Cellular Health
The anthocyanins found in acai play a role in our cellular protection system, helping to keep cells strong against the invasion of free radicals.
8. Immune Booster
Acai is very high in Vitamin C and ellagic acid, an immune-system-boosting combination.
Camu-Camu
Camu Camu (Myrciaria dubia), is a small bushy riverside tree from the Amazon rainforest of Brazil, which grows to a height of 3–5 m (9.8–16.4 ft) and bears a red/purple cherry-like fruit. It is a close relative of the jaboticaba (Myrciaria cauliflora) and the guavaberry or rumberry (Myrciaria floribunda). The high vitamin C content, on the order of 2–3% of fresh weight, is the most important property of the fruit.
Vitamin C King!
Camu Camu currently holds one of the highest amounts of vitamin C of any fruit and has been used for centuries by the native to fight off cold and flu. The vitamin C levels found in Camu Camu are approximately 45 times more than a single orange and just 1 serve is the equivalent of eating about 45 oranges.
It also contains beta-carotene, protein, thiamin, serine, valine, niacin, leucine and minerals such as potassium, calcium, sodium, zinc, copper, and iron. Being loaded with such powerful amino acids and phytochemicals, camu camu is full of innumerable health benefits. This small sized power fruit possesses antioxidant, emollient, anti-inflammatory and astringent properties. Camu Camu is effective in treating as well as preventing various health ailments.
Benefits of Camu-Camu:
- Second highest source of naturally occurring vitamin C
- Powerful antibacterial and virus inhibitor
- Natural antidepressant
- Boosts the immune system and metabolism
- High concentration of antioxidants (anti-aging properties)
- Cleanses the body and promotes liver health
- Improves cognition and fights degenerative brain disease
Add a good amount of both flavors to your smoothies. Combine with a fruit juice of your choice, half a frozen banana and Greek yogurt for an amazing tropical treat.
Origin: Harvested and freeze dried in Brazil. Packaged with care in Florida, USA.