The
French Have It
Have
you ever wondered why the French, even with their so called
'unhealthy' diets seem to have less cardio problems than the
rest of Europe?
It
was thought that the red wine which flows at almost every meal
counteracted the high fat diets and therefore make them healthier
that the rest of us.
And
why red wine? Well, the red grapes used to make the wine have
high levels of anti oxidants. This anti oxidant, called anthocyanins
or polyphenols, counteract the effects of fatty diets and smoking.
Indeed, polyphenols have been proven to improve some illnesses
and in others actually reverse the problems being encountered.
Anthocyanins
found in some fruit are several times richer in vitamin c than
other fruits and this can only be good for the human body.
The
acai berry (ah-sigh-ee) is somewhat of a revelation since it
contains more anthocyanin than any other fruit. By taking this
fruit, whether in juice form or in any of the several other
forms, the body benefits from extremely high doses anthocyanins.
Inflammation
within the body and collagen – the connective tissue in
joints – both benefit from this in that inflammation is
reduced and connective tissue is repaired. Great news for people
suffering with age related diseases such as arthritis.
Also
helped, or so it is claimed, is the brain. As we age our brains
are slower but taking the product of the acai berry helps in
reversing this process.
Blood
vessels too are not left out of this phenomenal process. The
anthocyanins protect the linings of the blood vessels and help
to keep the veins clear of blockages.
Diabetics
are also catered for by this 'super' fruit. Diabetics have a
problem with 'bleeds' in their eyes. The body is virtually damaging
itself by over producing certain proteins. Anthocyanins could
help with the 'bleeds' which in turn will stop the body over
producing the damaging proteins. Cholesterol is also kept in
check which is good news indeed for diabetics and the rest of
us.
Many
other benefits are being attributed to this small fruit. Take
some time to check it out.
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