Posted by Dr. Jerimiah Crossderd in Diet & Nutrition
on Apr 28th, 2009 | Comments Off
by Dr. Jerimiah Crossderd
The acai fruit is a tasteful, fresh, organic fruit that comes with a wealth of antioxidants. In order to prevent damage to the body as well as slow the aging process, antioxidants are needed as part of a regular diet.
When the body’s cells consume oxygen, it creates free radicals (or by-products) that can cause a lot of problems to our body. Antioxidants play an important role in preventing, repairing, and removing the damage done by these toxic by-products. Having a daily supplement of antioxidants is the best way known to protect yourself from these harmful free...
Posted by Dr. Jerimiah Crossderd in Diet & Nutrition
on Jan 6th, 2009 | Comments Off
by Dr. Jerimiah Crossderd
The mouth-watering, unsullied, organically grown fruit known as the acai berry, is also a perfect choice to ensure your body is full of antioxidants. Antioxidants are the number one fighter of free radicals which are the primary culprits in aging and damaging the body.
The process of the body’s cells using oxygen produces by-products (also known as free radicals) that can do damage to our body. Antioxidants prevent and repair damage done by these free radicals. By ensuring your body is full of antioxidants, you can protect yourself from this damage.
When free radicals...
Posted by Dr. Jerimiah Crossderd in Losing Weight
on Jan 5th, 2009 | Comments Off
by Dr. Jerimiah Crossderd
The people of Brazil have relied on a palm tree that they refer to as the Tree of Life due to the fruit that is produced from the palm having immense life giving properties. Acai fruit berries grow in clusters at the top the acai fruit palm tree that resemble grapes.
The fruit is very fragile and had to be freeze dried 24 hours after it is picked from the palm. This is important as the medicinal benefits are lost.
So how did the acai fruit make its way to America? The story goes that two surfers from California surfers were looking for energy when they discovered a fruit...
Posted by Dr. Jerimiah Crossderd in Losing Weight
on Jan 3rd, 2009 | Comments Off
by Dr. Jerimiah Crossderd
The people of Brazil have relied on a palm tree that they refer to as the Tree of Life due to the fruit that is produced from the palm having immense life giving properties. Acai fruit berries grow in clusters at the top the acai fruit palm tree that resemble grapes.
Acai fruit is very fragile and must be freeze-dried within twenty four hours after harvest. After this time, the delicate berries will no longer maintain their powerful medicinal benefits.
So how did the acai fruit make its way to America? The story goes that two surfers from California surfers were looking...