REAL BRAZILIAN AÇAI
For those who haven’t seen it, the Açaí berry, dark and purple in color, is rich in a large number of healthy substances, including those with antioxidant power. this berry grows without cultivation atop palm trees that dominate the rainforests in the amazon, especially in Brazil. The local people harvest the berries and use them to make a nutritious type of fruit pulp.
Açaí is a single super food that can provide over 30 times the amount of anthocyanins as red wine and all the beneficial fatty acids of olive oil in one delicious, all-natural package.
HERE ARE SOME OF THE BENIFICIAL PROPERTIES:
- Omega-3 & Omega-6 Fatty Acids (Healthy Fats)
- Potassium, Copper and Zinc
- Antioxidants - Protein
- Iron - Fiber - Amino Acids
- Vitamins B1, B2, B3, C and E
Açaí is rich in antioxidants, but one in particular, anthocyanin, makes it very special. Anthocyanins are fascinating phytonutrients that give açaí skins their rich, sultry color. Açaí provides a significantly broader spectrum of antioxidants than such well-respected foods as blueberries, grapes and even oranges. An impressive volume of recent research argues that the compounds in açaí can provide a healthy body with all the support it needs for maintaining:
Strength and elasticity of arterial walls and veins
Healthy eyes -
Enhanced blood flow to the extremities
Defense against free radicals -
Thicker, smoother, more resilient skin
Super Foods = HIGH ORAC
An Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity (ORAC)
score is a test tube analysis that measures the
antioxidant levels of food and other chemical
substances. If a food has a high ORAC score, then
it means the food is high in antioxidants. The
antioxidant’s strength is its ability to eliminate
oxygen free radicals.
With the ORAC score, a
higher score means the food is better at helping us
fight diseases such as heart disease and cancer.
Based on a 2,000 calorie diet, the USDA food
guide recommends that you eat about 10 servings
of fruits and vegetables per day, equivalent to
about 3000-3500 ORAC units per day, as part of
a balanced diet. This is what is needed to significantly impact the
antioxidant capacity in your blood plasma and tissues. The USDA reports that the average American
dietary intake of antioxidants is about 1200 ORAC
units per day.
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One RevvNRG® stick has 2500 ORAC points!
That’s the equivalent of almost 8 servings of
fruits and vegetables!
South American Yerba Maté
Technically,Yerba Maté (Ilex paraguariensis) is part of the evergreen family, but colloquially it’s know as a green tea. But hold on, this legendary brew is much more than an accompaniment for cookies. In many South American countries yerba maté is consumed ritualistically by passing around a specially designed tea kettle, most often between friends, family members and neighbors. Many believe that the veneration South Americans feel for this unique drinking process is due to the soothing effect the tea
has on the spirit and mind. Others just enjoy it for the jitter-free energy and sharpened mental focus that it is said to provide.
South American Green Tea
Green tea has been consumed throughout the world for over 5,000 years and there are ample reasons why – rich, satisfying flavor being the most obvious. But on a health level, tea drinkers can benefit from its antioxidants, most notably EGCG (epigallocatechin gallate). Drinkers may also enjoy green tea for its positive effect on increasing our ability to burn fat. Dr. Nicholas Perricone, an anti-aging specialist, appeared on the Oprah Winfrey show and told Oprah’s viewers they could lose 10 pounds in 6 weeks drinking green tea instead of coffee.
South American Chá de Bugre
The soft green leaves of this small rainforest tree are nutritious and when boiled in water yield a host of powerful phytochemicals. But more importantly, in Brazil – the land where bikinis rule – Cha’ de Bugre is hailed as the #1 weight loss supplement. Brazilians have long enjoyed this dynamic tea, praising it’s abilities to: suppress appetite, burn cellulite and prevent fatty deposits. Brazilians also utilize Cha’ de Bugre to help relieve coughs, support renal function, reduce uric acid and even apply it externally to heal wounds.
South American Cupuaçu
Cupuaçu (Theobroma grandiflorum) is a remarkable tropical rainforest fruit related to cacao. Beneath it’s tough exterior shell, the Cupuaçu fruit contains a creamy and delicious pulp that is loaded with
nutrients. One of its major constituents are theograndins – powerful antioxidants of the polyphenol class that are unique to this fruit. Cupuaçu additionally contains at least 9 other antioxidants making its array of free radical fighters complex and formidable.
Fucoxanthin
Fucoxanthin is a carotenoid that is found in brown algae and provides a unique solution for safely boosting cellular metabolism without side effects. It has been extensively studied for its antioxidant powers but more recently for its ability to promote weight loss by targeting fat cells. Fucoxanthin belongs to a special class of carotenoids know as
xanthophylls, which are known to stimulate the proteins that cause fat oxidation in the stomach. Additionally, fucoxanthin studies indicate that it stimulates the liver to produce the omega-3 fatty acid, and thus may combat bad cholesterol. Fucoxanthin can only be obtained though diet.
B-Vitamins
One of the most important vitamins for adults, B Vitmains help in the absorption of protein and carbohydrates, supports the immune and nervous systems, and controls homocysteine levels – a risk factor for heart disease. Vitamin B-12 helps the body to metabolize carbohydrates, proteins and healthy fats, and aids in the function of all healthy body cells, especially nerve, red blood and brain cells. RevvNRG® provides more than 4 times the vitamin B12 found in the leading multivitamin.
