Acai- Miracle Berry“3 Comments”
healthguru | 10:34 am | September 29, 2009 | Uncategorized
Berries are a rich source of anthocianidins- antioxidants, which help reduce inflammation, prevent cancer and improve circulation. Include fresh or frozen strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, or any other berries you can get your hands on, in your diet on a regular basis. Eat them plain or topped with yogurt for a sweet, delicious snack. Imported from Brazil, the Acai berry is particularly high in anti-oxidants and has been touted as a powerful skin booster. The China-native Goji berry is another super food with exceptionally high anti-oxidant capabilities.
The acai berry in particular has taken the world by storm. See the youtube video above for more information. What are the health benefits the acai berry has? How can this little berry improve your health?
The acai berry has perhaps the highest level of antioxidants in the world, which can be of benefit for many reasons, particularly anti-aging. One of the big hypes is around weight loss. According to reports, acai helps by helping flush away toxins and waste, and their supplement derivatives can improve body function, thus burning fat more effectively. Acai berries can also aid circulation and improve blood flow.
They are also low glycemic index, which means that they help maintain a more even keel with regards to energy throughout the day
Acai berries can increase energy.
Is it a miracle berry- we don’t know for sure. But including some acai in your daily diet certainly won’t do any harm. It only grows in Brazil, but acai powder can be purchased here at selected health stores and pharmacies.
5 Reasons to Love Sushi Today“0 Comments”
healthguru | 10:39 am | September 23, 2009 | Uncategorized
Next time you tuck into a delicious plate or three of sushi, do so absoloutly guilt free. Sushi happens to be one of the healthiest meals you can eat, and here’s why:
1. It’s rich in omega 3 fats. Fish contains a special group of fats, knows as omega-3 fatty acids, which are essential to health and wellbeing. A plethora of studies have shown that omega 3’s can help boost brain function, prevent inflammation (the basis of most acute and chronic disease), help prevent heart disease and diabetes and improve the condition of the skin by slowing the ageing process. Salmon is particularly rich in omega 3’s. Also, because sushi is raw, the integrity of the fats in the fish are preserved. Cooking can seriously damage our fats; so raw is always a better option if you want to get the most nutrition out of the fat you are eating.
2. It’s low Glycemic Index. Many people stay away from sushi rice, assuming that it has a high GI. Sushi rice, despite bring the stodgy, short grain variety, is actually low GI, because of the amount of vinegar it contains. So sushi rice releases carbohydrate slowly into the blood stream, keeping your energy levels sustained for longer.
3. The seaweed is super-healthy. Sea vegetables, like seaweed are a rich source of iodine, the mineral that feeds the thyroid gland. A healthy thyroid gland spells a faster metabolism, which means you get more energy and vitality from the food you eat. Seaweed is also rich in chlorophyll, which is similar in structure to hemoglobin in the human body, which carries oxygen around the body.
4. The wasabi is good for you. Wasabi, or green horseradish paste is loaded with antioxidant nutrients that help clean and cleanse the body of free radicals. It also has an exceptionally high vitamin C content, and is also rich in potassium, sulphur and calcium. Wasabi also helps clear the nasal passages and sinuses.
5. Ginger is a powerful anti-septic. Ginger has been used for thousands of years to treat nausea and upset stomach. The ginger in your sushi may also help kill any parasites that may be present in your fish. (more…)
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