Acai Health Watch

Acai Berry Tea Health Benefits, Variety

sarita — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 16:40:59 +0000

People around the world have recognized for centuries that teas have profound health benefits. Among other things, they contain the anti-cancer properties of antioxidants and their polyphenols may help with blood flow and circulation. The primary types of tea are black, green, white and oolong. All types of teas come from the same type of leaves, but the processing is what makes each type of tea so different in taste, color and health benefits. In the last few years, nearly all major tea brands have introduced an acai berry tea, but there’s still a large variety of styles to be found within acai tea. But one benefit shared by most acai berry teas is that it can be prepared both hot and cold.

Well known in high-end hotels and restaurants, Mighty Leaf makes a black acai tea with Chinese black tea and the Brazilian superfood acai to make a fruity but full-bodied brew. The black tea offers a depth that other types of acai berry teas might not.

Celestial Seasonsings offers a Sencha green tea with acai berry fruit and acai puree. It also contains a variety of other natural ingredients like hibiscus, mango and banana, so if it’s the acai flavor you’re looking for, this might not be your best option. Otherwise it’s a lovely tropical blend. They also offer an herbal acai berry tea option called Acai Mango Zinger which is caffeine free and has an exotic tang of hibiscus.

The Republic of Tea also has an acai berry green tea but it has a more concentrated acai berry flavor. It features acai berries and possesses the more customary tart blueberry/grape flavor.

Like the acai berry itself, white tea contains a lot of antioxidants, so a white acai tea is particularly good for health conscious tea drinkers. The acai white tea from Teavana also contains blueberries and black currant, making for a soothing and unusual treat. Their Youthberry White Tea is also an energizing tropical blend made with finely ground acai that’s packed with vitamins.

In general, acai teas tend to have a balance of sweet and tart fruit flavors, not unlike other berry teas. But they sometimes have rich, chocolatey overtones which not all tea drinkers favor. Acai berry teas are typically not seen as an everyday drink, but an enjoyable occasional tea. Unlike some acai berry products like juices, acai teas are not usually consumed exclusively for the acai health properties, though it’s an added benefit. Rather, people tend to enjoy the uniquely tart, interesting combinations found in acai berry teas.

For more information about different types of acai teas, visit:
Mighty Leaf Acai Black Tea
Celestial Seasonings Zinger Tea – Acai Mango, 6 Units / 20 bag
Teavana Youthberry White Tea
Teavana Imperial Acai Blueberry White Tea

Acai Berry Juice Popularity Surpassed by Coconut Water?

sarita — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 19:17:19 +0000

We noticed an interesting piece in this month’s Inc. magazine discussing coconut water and its rapidly growing popularity. Coconut water is the delicious liquid inside unripe coconuts. It has long been a popular beverage in Central and South America and South Asia, but is now making its way into thousands of North American stores in bottles and cans.

Where does coconut water come from?

When a coconut ripens, the water becomes part of the white meaty interior of the fruit. Will coconut water, with its hydrating properties and nutrients, experience the same frenzy as acai berry juice? Both Coca Cola and Pepsi have shares in coconut water companies, part of an industry that is valued at $30 million and growing. Vita Coco and Zico are two of today’s most popular brands of coconut water. Does coconut water offer lasting health benefits or is it just a fad? Frankly, we think an acai coconut drink combinnation sounds delicious! Check out the full article at Inc.

Acai Berry Juice – the Secret to a Healthy Life

Acai Berry Predictions For 2010: This Year’s Trends

sarita — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 18:08:36 +0000

The acai berry exploded in popularity in 2009, but the industry was plagued by fraudulent scammers who stole customers’ money and made false health claims about acai. Luckily, an interest in the nutritional benefits of the acai berry remains, and we expect to see it in many more forms in 2010.

An interest in drinks with lower amounts of sugar by health-aware parents may lead to more kid-focused acai berry juices and other products that don’t contain high fructose corn syrup.

Now found in big box stores such as Walmart, acai, and acai berry juice in particular will continue to penetrate mainstream shopping channels. Looks for its price point to decrease across the board, particularly among “specialty” acai product makers.

We’ll begin to see acai in many other types of products. In 2009, we saw products like acai gum, and other interesting ways to consume acai. This year we’ll see ad will likely see more of it on restaurant menus – and not just the cocktail menu.

Acai in skin care has grown considerably, particularly with the Kiehl’s line of cosmetics containing the acai berry. With its high levels of antioxidants, consumers will look to more natural remedies including acai for their skin care needs.

Acai Berry Beauty: Acai, Goji, Matcha Face Mask From Pangea

sarita — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 21:25:02 +0000

Here’s our latest acai berry beauty find: You can now enjoy an acai berry spa experience in your own home with Pangea’s Japanese

Matcha Tea With Acai and Goji Berry Facial Mask.

We’ve discussed quite a few beauty products recently that incorporate the acai berry or acai extract,

and this face mask is the lastest one we’ve come across. It’s a triple threat, containing not only

the antioxidant-rich acai extract, but matcha tea and goji berry.

Matcha tea is a powdered green tea that’s full of amino acids, and also packed with antioxidants,including potent

catechins. It’s known for its role in Japanese tea ceremonies where it evokes a sense of calmness and serenity,

setting a perfect tone for a spa treatment.

The Goji Berry extract included in this Pangea face mask benefits the skin with its anti-aging, nutrient-filled

profile. It is also becoming known for its anti-inflammatory properties which make it ideal for a skin treatment.

Want to learn more about it? This facial mast costs around forty dollars for a 2 ounce container and can be

found in whole foods markets and large drugstores.

Here’s our latest acai berry beauty find: You can now enjoy an acai berry spa experience in your own home with Pangea’s Japanese Matcha Tea With Acai and Goji Berry Facial Mask. We’ve discussed quite a few beauty products recently that incorporate the acai berry or acai extract, and this face mask is the lastest one we’ve come across. It’s a triple threat, containing not only the antioxidant-rich acai extract, but matcha tea and goji berry.

Matcha tea is a powdered green tea that’s full of amino acids, and also packed with antioxidants,including potent catechins. It’s known for its role in Japanese tea ceremonies where it evokes a sense of calmness and serenity, setting a perfect tone for a spa treatment.

The goji berry extract included in this Pangea face mask benefits the skin with its anti-aging, nutrient-filled profile. It is also becoming known for its anti-inflammatory properties which make it ideal for a skin treatment.

Want to learn more about it? This facial mast costs around forty dollars for a 2 ounce container and can be found in whole foods markets, large drugstores, and beauty retailers like Sephora.

Acai Blueberry Gummy Pandas From Bissinger’s Confections

sarita — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 20:36:27 +0000

Bissinger’s Confections of St. Louis has a history dating back hundreds of years to a tradition of European confections. But stodgy they are not. While you may find chocolate assortments, chocolate dipped fruit, truffles and caramels, Bissinger’s also has a line of gummy pandas that are exploding with antioxidants.

Take for example, the acai blueberry gummy pandas, one of the first acai confections we’ve seen from a traditional candy maker. Made with organic ingredients, the blueberry acai gummy pandas are made with dried blueberry, dried acai and organic sugar, among other good things. It was also awarded “Outstanding Confection” at the 54th Summer Fancy Food Show in New York City.

Other gummy panda flavors include Goji Guava with Camu Camu, Green Tea and Pomegranate White Tea.

Bissinger’s Gummy Pandas

Healthy Acai Smoothie Recipe Cookbook: Over 100 Delicious Acai Berry Recipes

sarita — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 01:49:12 +0000

The perfect gift for yourself or an acai loving, health conscious friend. The Ultimate Acai Smoothie Cookbook has over 120 acai recipe ideas for delicious blended acai drinks for enjoyment any time of day. It is written by Donna J. Pliner Rodnitzky, who is the author of many smoothie cookbooks, so she is a real pro when it comes to blended drinks with ice cream, yogurt, fruits and juices. You’ll see there are so many ways to enjoy the delicious chocolately berry flavor of acai just in smoothie form!

The Ultimate Acai Smoothie Cookbook came out last year. In addition to recipes, it provides instructions on how to select and store fruit like different types of berries and melons, so that you’ll enjoy their maximum health and taste benefits.

The recipes are organized by fruit. For example, if you have bananas on hand, you can go to the banana section and find smoothies containing acai and bananas. (A delicious combination, I might add). Recipes tend to use 3-9 ingredients, most of which are readily available. Access to fresh fruit, dairy and soy milks, yogurts, sorbets, juices and nutritious additions
like flaxseed and wheat germ, are all you need to enjoy most of the acai recipes in this book.

You might opt for something pretty straightforward like an acai, raspberry, banana, blueberry yogurt smoothie. Or, venture a bit farther afield with an acai, pineapple, peach, banana, tofu and peach soy yogurt smoothie. Either way, you’ll never tire of the many smoothie recipe combinations, or the unique flavor of acai. Enjoy!

p.s. There’s a good price the Ultimate Acai Smoothie Cookbook here on eCampus: The Ultimate Acai Smoothie Cookbook: More Than 120 Smoothie Recipes Made With the Age-defying Acai Berry

Acai Berry Products Contain Viagra List of Banned Products

sarita — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 15:34:55 +0000

Canadian television has notified viewers that certain acai berry products, including acai weight loss and anti-aging supplements are impure, and that they contain trace elements of slidenafil, also known as the prescription drug Viagra. Many of these acai products are available for purchase throughout North America through the Internet. Serious side effects can occur when Viagra is combined with other medications, so steer clear of these products until we have more information.

Anti-Aging Acai Berry
Guarana Blast
Brazilian Pure
Anti-aging Vital Rez V
Weight Loss VitalAcai
Dietary Supplement Acai Power Blast
Muscle Mass

CTV News | Health Canada warns against using certain acai products.

Acai Berry White Tea and Its Health Benefits

sarita — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 16:52:25 +0000

There are so many great ways to try the acai berry, and while acai powders and supplements are great, they aren’t exactly cheap. So we were delighted to find this Teavana Imperial Acai Blueberry White Tea. This unique tea blend is aromatic and soothing. Slightly sweet and never bitter, it’s great iced or hot, or even mixed into a fruit smoothie. For either the acai berry devotee, tea enthusiast or someone just beginning to explore the medicinal, calming qualities of tea, this makes an ideal gift. It’s a wonderful way to relax and pamper.

What are the health benefits of drinking tea? Green, black and white teas have been found to inhibit growth of cancer cells. Older women who drink tea are less likely to develop rheumatoid arthritis. Drinking tea considerably decreases the chance of death as a result of a heart attack. It is high in antioxidants which may help protect against cell-damaging free radicals. Drinking tea also helps maintain strong bones and may even help treat symptoms of diabetes.

Also check out Teavana Youthberry White Tea which includes finely ground acai paired with white tea and tropical fruits.

Savory Acai Berry Recipe: Lamb Chops With Açai and Pine Nut Compote

sarita — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 14:31:47 +0000

People enjoy acai not only for the energy boost or its antioxidant properties. They like it because it tastes good! You’ll find that many recipes, both sweet and savory, that call for berries or figs can use the acai berry as a delicious substitute.

Lamb chops are a natural fit for a tart acai berry compote with a nutty crunch. This particular recipe calls for acai juice, but you may also try it with frozen acai berries that are becoming more available in health food grocery stores.

Açai and Nut Compote

1 tbsp olive oil
2 shallots, finely diced
1 ½ cups pure açai juice (note: you can find this at many Latin grocery shops if your local grocery store doesn’t carry it. Failing that, you can find the juice online).
1 tsp cider vinegar
1 bay leaf
1 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp coarsely ground black pepper
½ cup toasted pine nuts
1 tsp chopped fresh thyme

Method:

In a saucepan, heat oil; sauté shallots until golden Add açai juice, vinegar, bay leaf, salt and pepper. Simmer until reduced by one-third.
Add pine nuts and thyme; simmer for 5 minutes. Discard bay leaf. Serve with lamb, pork or chicken.

Açai and Pine Nut Compote for Meat: Brazil’s Super-Food With Frenched Lamb Chops | Suite101.com.

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Like Chocolate, Acai May Be Poisonous To Dogs

sarita — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 14:44:55 +0000

You may know that chocolate is poisonous to dogs. But did you know that the acai berry is as well? Chocolate and acai have an alkaloid in common called theobromine. Like caffeine, theobromine is a substance that can effect the nervous system. But while it is safe for humans, dogs metabolize theobromine much more slowly, and consumption can be fatal, particularly in small dogs. While we don’t expect you to have massive amounts of acai berry products sitting around the house during the holidays, please be mindful of its potential effects on dogs.

Daily Herald | Chocolate, cola, tea and acai berries can be poisonous to dogs.

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