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be delicious, the fruits most powerful Açaí berries and your health
finding A
w H A t t O
form is in the pulp. Harvested from quAlitY
lOOk FOr:
the açaí palm, a tree that grows 30 to The fatt y acid content in açaí AÇAÍ It is important to
40 feet tall, the purple berry is filled resembles that of olive oil, and is
supplement
know exactly what
ingredients are in your
with a large seed and is about the size rich in monounsaturated oleic acid,
dietary supplements.
of a grape. The pulp is then carefully which is important to the body for a
Start by rEADING the
Supplement Facts and the
extracted and sold. Because the berry number of reasons. Oleic acid helps
ingredients list. the best
does not stay fresh for very long, omega-3 fish oils penetrate the cell
acai supplements have:
the pulp (and sometimes the berry membrane, and taken in combination,
+ 100% pure, certified
itself) is frozen or freeze-dried before they help make cell membranes more
organic acai
selling. That said, it’s a good idea for supple. By keeping the cell membrane
+ Freeze-dried, not
spray-dried
consumers to remember that processed supple, neurotransmitter and insulin
+ Vegetable capsule
versions of foods containing açaí may receptors function more efficiently.
+ NO fillers, flow-agents,
not live up to the nutritional standards Researchers say this is important
or additives
you (or your body) expects. Using the because elevated insulin levels create + NO extracts – nutrients
açaí berry from its frozen, freeze-dried inflammation, which can cause aging.
are lost
or pulp forms in recipes, however, Açaí is one of the “10 Superfoods,”
+ NO Proprietary Blends
is becoming more popular than its according to Dr. Nicholas Perricone,
+ NO acai seeds – no
health benefits
processed counterpart. So what can you MD, FACN, a board-certified clinical
make with these delicious unprocessed and research dermatologist (well
In order to receive the
health benefits of an acai
açaí products? The most popular way known for his appearances on the supplement, you want to
to add the pulp or puree is simply by Oprah Winfrey Show and for his
be sure you are enjoying
100% pure acai.
blending it into a smoothie with your bestselling anti-aging cosmeceuticals).
favorite fruit. You can find the pulp or Dr. Perricone believes that adding the
Source: Paul Morelli, the
lead researcher at Perfect
puree at your local grocery and health “10 Superfoods” to your diet will give Supplements. he can be
foods store in the frozen food aisle. you extraordinary health. For more
reached at
www.perfectsupplements.com
More often than not, the berry is sold information on his “10 Superfoods,”
or call toll Free at
866-802-3860
in portioned packages. visit www.perriconemd.com.
recipe:
Protein-PAcked
Banana Açaí Smoothie
ingredients: Simply combine ingredients
1 package of Pure aÇaÍ into a blender and mix. All
Sambazon frozen ingredients available at most
½ cup frozen blueberries grocery stores or online at
½ banana www.sambazon.com. Easily
½ cup low-fat organic yogurt enjoyed as a healthy breakfast
1 cup low-fat organic milk or mid-day snack!
1 scoop vanilla whey protein
powder Serves one. Enjoy!
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