Acai Superfruit Smoothies From Zola
March 21, 2009 by Michelle Smith
Filed under Recipes
Zola Brazilian Superfruit Juice with Acai provides approximately 1200mg Omega 3,6, and 9 Fatty Acids. Acai provides 60% more anti-oxidants than the pomegranate and 500% more than the blueberry. Superfruits acerola, camu camu, graviola, and cupuacu are high in vitamins. Guarana seed is a natural source of caffeine. All these ingredients are present in the great tasting Zola Acai and Smoothie line.
My family had the opportunity to try the Acai Original, Antioxidant Smoothie, Energy Smoothie, Immunity Smoothie, and Superfood Smoothie. My favorite was the Immunity Smoothie. The Acai juice has that sweet-tart bite that is similar to the taste of …read more
Blueberries Recipes to Help Fight Cancer
In a previous entry, I’ve discussed the health and medicinal benefits of eating blueberries. ChefMD also writes about a new study indicating that the pterostilbene antioxidant in blueberries helps prevent colon cancer.
Looking for a way to incorporate blueberries into your diet? Try Dr. John La Puma’s Triple Berry Blender Blaster! Se also BBC’s special on Making the Most of Blueberries. Aside from buying and cooking tips, you’ll also find several recipes for desserts and cakes using blueberries.
Medicinal and Health Benefits of Blueberries
Researchers from the USDA Human Nutrition Center say blueberries rank as #1 in antioxidant activity when compared to 40 other fresh fruits and vegetables, and thus contribute in preventing cancer and other age-related diseases.
Dr. Fuhrman of DiseaseProof reiterates the medicinal value of blueberries:
Like all other foods, the calories in blueberries come from its macro nutrients – 56 grams of carbohydrate, 1.5 grams of fat and 2.7 grams of protein. But it is blueberries’ micro nutrient content that packs the most impressive wallop. Blueberries are packed with tannins, anthocyanins that have been linked to prevention – and even reversal – of …read more




