The Amazing Mangosteen Berry


The mangosteen berry provides amazing nutritional benefits. The majority of the juice derived from the mangosteen berries comes from South East Asia, due to the warm climate and sufficient energy supply.

The mangosteen berries are picked by the local people during the middle of summer at the first site of berries dropping on the ground. It is very important to begin picking immediately as the berries will generally go bad within a few days. For this reason, the best option is to produce mangosteen juice and store it in the refrigerator or simply freeze the berries to preserve them.

The mangosteen juice provides numerous health benefits but it's important to note how the juice is processed. To receive the most health benefits, the juice should be made by pulping the entire fruit, straining it and pasteurizing the juice. Most of the health benefits can be found in the hull, therefore, it is important to get juice that is made from the entire fruit.

Mangosteen juice provides the richest and most powerful antioxidant called xanthones. Since antioxidants work at the cellular level they improve the health of the entire body system. While no one is certain as to what all the health benefits are, there are many studies being done regarding the nutritional properties and the benefits of drinking the juice.

PROVEN BENEFITS OF XANTHONES - YOU CAN FEEL THE DIFFERENCE

1.) Anti-fatigue
2.) Anti-anxiety
3.) Anti-depression
4.) Anti-obesity
5.) Anti-Alzheimer’s
6.) Anti-allergenic
7.) Anti--periodontic (gum disease)
8.) Anti-arthritis
9.) Provides protection agains skin disease
10.) Anti-fever
11.) Anti-Parkinsonism
12.) Anti-diarrhea
13.) Anti-neuralgia (nerve pain)
14.) Helps with dizziness
15.) Anti-glaucoma
16.) Anti-pain (for example, dental pain)
17.) Anti-inflammatory
18.) Anti-ulcer, including ulcers of stomach, mouth, small bowel, large bowel

One thing we do know for certain is the locals in South East Asia have been drinking mangosteen juice for centuries and are known to have higher than normal energy levels, despite the physical demand that is placed upon them on a daily basis.

In addition, we are aware the mangosteen juice contains an incredibly high percentage of antioxidants. Amazingly, this little berry hosts more antioxidants than any other fruit or vegetable on the planet. For this reason alone, the mangosteen juice is believed to be beneficial in increasing a persons life expectancy.

With the cancer rate on the rise, more and more Westerners are interested in seeking ways they can improve their overall health. For this reason, mangosteen juice has been of great interest. The antioxidants are constantly removing free radicals that have been produced from various sources and help to fight the good fight in lowering the chances of cell mutation and possibly cancer development.

The Acai Berry


The acai berry (pronounced “ah-sigh-ee”) is a small grape-sized berry that grows in the Amazon Rain Forest of Brazil. For hundreds of years, natives of the region have harvested this berry as part of their daily diet.

Amazingly enough, the acai fruit equates to only 10% of the actual berry. The remaining 90% is comprised of the seed or pit. The acai berry is put through a harvesting process that separates the pulp from the seed, producing a delightfully thick and edible puree.

Plus, this awesome little berry has a flavor that is best described as a delicious blend of berries and chocolate. It has an unparalleled flavor.
America Discovers the Acai Berry

The acai berry has only recently become popular in the United States and positive research has spread to Doctors, scientists, nutritionists and numerous media outlets who are raving about the countless nutritional qualities and health benefits of the acai berry. Oprah and Rachael Ray are just a few of the celebrities who are waving the flag in favor of this little berry.

The acai berry has been called "the number one super food in the world". While this may sound like a bunch of hype, this view is being embraced by those who have done the research and stand behind their claim. This little berry is packed full with free-radical fighting antioxidants. The acai berry is also considered to have the best overall nutritional value of any known fruit.

The USDA has a special way of measuring antioxidant capacities of the various foods we eat. They call this the Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity, also known as 'ORAC' for short. The other fruits, while popular, certainly pale in comparison in relation to value.

The Power of the Acai Berry

So we can throw words like 'nutritional value' and 'antioxidants' around, but what exactly does that mean to you and I? It's simple really. The acai berry can be very helpful:

* Improves digestion
* Aids in weight loss ....do I hear an 'AMEN'?
* Supports the immune system
* Increases libido
* Promotes healthy sleep
* Increases energy & stamina
* Reduces pain and soreness
* Fights aging & inflammation
* Lowers blood pressure
* Fights cancer & disease
* Protects against heart disease

Acai and Weight Loss

This berry is packed full of nutrients and companies have realized the potential in the weight loss industry. Therefore, the acai berry is the newest fad diet and you can go online and see all sorts of advertisements by companies that are claiming all sorts of fabulous results from their products.

While many of these claims by individual companies are exaggerated, there is scientific evidence that the acai berry contains several key ingredients that aid in suppressing appetite, building muscle tone and boosting the metabolism.