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Acai Juice Comparison

October 28th, 2008 | 6 Comments | Posted in acai, acai berry, acai health benefits, acai juice

Acai, you have heard the term a lot lately and are wondering what all the fuss is about.More importantly, there are so many companies that sell this product its hard to know which one to buy.Within this article, we will give you an overview of what to look for when buying Acai and how to make sure you are getting the best quality.

First it is important to note that not all Acai is equal.They are not all the same products and each company can have a very different standard of quality control.Quality control is key when buying Acai as a lot of the Acai that is imported to the US is watered down or has an extremely low ORAC level (the level or value of antioxidants and anthocyanins in the acai).Amazon Thunder is the only company that has regulatory quality control set in place to ensure that only the purest and highest quality Acai is used when making our products.

When it comes to Acai juice specifically, there are a lot of companies that offer this product or a form of this product.Often the Acai will be watered down or will contain a lot of added sugar.Companies can easily disguise the word sugar by using forms such as cane juice or dextrose but these ingredients are all essentially sugar.As Acai is known for its anti-inflammatory benefits, it’s counterproductive to consume an Acai product that contains sugar as one of the leading causes of inflammation is sugar.Many companies will also include guarana in their Acai juice, otherwise known as caffeine. With all the products we consume that already contain caffeine, we don’t want to add any more to our diets.

Many companies are using a wide variety of packaging with their Acai juice.You have likely seen it packaged in plastic and glass bottles among other forms.The Acai juice must be hot filled into a bottle at a minimum temperature of 185 F.If this juice is being poured at this temperature into a plastic bottle, the company runs the risk of plastic leeching.Amazon Thunder packages its Acai juice in glass bottles for this very reason.If the juice is left outside or somewhere in the sun, the Acai content is not compromised due to plastic leaching or overheating.

Amazon Thunder Acai Juice cannot compare to any others on the market for several reasons.First, they use only 100% pure Acai with no added sugar or chemicals.There are 4lbs of 100% pure organic Acai pulp contained in each Acai juice bottle and is sweetened with organic concord grape concentrate.Acai benefits from a sweetener that is healthy and will help to bring out the exotic and pure taste of the fruit.As all of the health properties of Acai come from its skin, the Acai juice is very thick and highly concentrated with Acai pulp that has been unfiltered and is fully intact. Acai is safe to consume every day and should be part of every healthy regime.

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Acai & Health Supplements

October 23rd, 2008 | No Comments | Posted in acai, acai berry, acai health benefits

Some people continually count the calories of everything they eat while others, the majority, seem to consume whatever they please. You know the sort of person I’m referring to, someone who will raid the refrigerator and eat all the leftovers, no matter what they are. It is not unusual to find someone that just cannot resist anything that is sweet. Health supplements are forbidden words to many people as they really cannot see the need.

This is not as unusual as it seems because many of us are like this and completely ignorant of the consequences of our over indulgence. This is simply detrimental to your health, in fact, maybe you want to kick some of those food habits and test out some contemporary health supplements. These supplements often give you far more than you realize short term and long term. The worst thing is when people who have never tried them say how awful they taste.

Acai juice is a great natural health supplement that comes from the acai berries in the Amazon. Acai juice has a high level of antioxidants which makes it a very strong health supplement.

So how come they are so sure they won’t like them then, it’s not as if they are being asked to eat a locust or a fly larva is it? You see many health supplements come in wonderful flavors such as vanilla and chocolate. Although I have tried many, I have stuck with two regulars and one of them is a multivitamin that I have been taking for as long as I can remember. I think every human being should consume a daily vitamin, it’s very simply to do and it only takes a split second because you can take one with your meal each day.

The second health supplement is a whey protein shake which I started taking a little while back. Although I like the taste it also has the added benefit of containing a large amount of protein. It’s so easy to drink and you can have it any time of the day. Another benefit apart from its convenience is that you get to add about 30 grams of protein which is good for your muscles.

And, what’s more is that today, the health supplements you take contain everything that is good and essential for you without any of the stuff that isn’t. All the things that are bad for you in excess have been kept out, things like: salt, sugar, saturated fat and cholesterol. The next step is easy if you are still with me, and that is to log onto the internet and take a look to see how good health supplements are for you in the long term.

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Kelly Slater Loves Acai Juice & Berries

In this candid interview, legendary surfer Kelly Slater endorses the acai berry — check it out.
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Kelly Slater loves Acai

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Has anyone continued to drink acai juice or eating flax seed oil DURING chemo therapy?

I’m about to begin chemo. I am a generally health conscious person and although “alternative” therapies are ignored by doctors- I still want to drink 2 oz of acai juice daily to help keep my energy up. My doc is opposed to it. Said there aren’t enough studies and it could cause an adverse reaction to the chemo… ?? I won’t drink the wheat grass due to no control over what could be on the grass (unknown bacteria)- but, a bottle of acai juice from WHole Foods Market? Has anyone had NEGATIVE reactions during chemo while still drinking Acai or eating flax seed oil?

Oh…oh… What can I say that will help you understand the methods of chemotherapy? I love acai juice, and I am health conscience just like you. That is the best way to be! But not when you’re on chemo. Let me explain…one of the best ways, and yes, it’s not a great way, but the only way as of yet that physicians have learned to help treat cancer is chemotherapy. It’s basis is that the body is given a dose of medicine that destroys delicate DNA; DNA is most vulnerable during replication, hence, the target is rapidly dividing cells, and cancer cells are dividing out of control. This also means the chemo will destroy other rapidly dividing cells, like blood cells which they will monitor. You will hurt your body to help it. I know, it is not great. So, chemo is basically a dose of free radicals – free radicals are destroying the DNA. Antioxidants combat free radicals, that is why we should eat them…because in essence damaged DNA can cause cancer. Are you with me? The treatment for cancer with chemotherapy depends on your body NOT interfering with the free radicals. Acai juice is one of the strongest antioxidants, it will totally make the chemo less effective. If you drink it, it will decrease the chance the chemo will work to destroy the rapidly dividing cells, the cancer cells. I’ll tell you what, when you are done with chemo and your doc tells you THEN do as much as you can with helping your body heal. Then drink the Acai juice and whatever else healthy you want. And when you are free of cancer, indulge in it daily to help prevent any new DNA damage that could lead to cancer. I hope this made sense. :) And my best to you, I will send all of my thoughts and healing energy to you this moment. Dana

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Are Acai Berry supplements good for weight loss?

Are Acai Berry supplements good for weight loss? Which Acai Berry supplements are best and which stores can I find them in?

I’ll tell you what I recommend first, then I’ll explain why. Try to eat fewer carbs at night, and fewer calories over all if you think you can’t lose weight. Give it 1 month and you should be able to lose 10-15 lbs easy. Now let me tell you why… Acai berries have far more antioxidants than any other fruit. Even more than blueberries! Acai juice is very good for you if you get the right juice.

Besides that, the nutrients in acai berry supplements help many other diseases and maladies, from diabetes to arthritis to blood clotting. It really is a worthwhile supplement to add to your daily nutrition. As far as the acai berry assisting with fat loss, acai can be a great weight loss aid. The berry’s natural concoction of essential fatty acids, fiber, phytosterols and amino acids work together to help your body burn fat more efficiently, process food more quickly and shed the unwanted pounds that you’d like to lose. The fatty acids and amino acids aid in both muscle development and proper digestion, both of which are essential to fat loss. The fiber helps your body to move food out of your system quicker and also to help you feel full, as do fatty acids. Phytosterols help fortify your digestive tract, moving waste materials out and absorbing nutrients more efficiently. I wouldn’t say that acai berries are the magic weight loss pill, but I would say that acai could be an important ingredient in your vitamin / supplement / weight loss arsenal. You must also exercise at least 3 times a week and stay away from junk food. This is what I do, and it has worked for me. Good luck!

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