There are so many super foods out there that it can be difficult to figure out which one is best for you. To help our readers find out which super foods really benefit your health and how exactly they help our bodies, Rescu. has spotlighted three of the best super foods to date:
Acai Berry:
What is it?
The Acai Berry comes from the rainforests of Brazil and tastes like a lively blend of berries and chocolate. It is approximately the size of a grape and full of amino acids, essential fatty acids and more antioxidants than an orange, cranberry or apple.
How does it help?
The fatty acid content in the Acai Berry is rich in monounsaturated oleic acid. The oleic acid together with omega-3 fish oils penetrates the cell membrane and helps to make cell membranes suppler. This inturn allows all hormones, neurotransmitter and insulin receptors to function more efficiently, preventing the possibility of inflammation.
The combination of healthy fats, dietary fiber and phytosterols help promote cardiovascular and digestive health, and the combination of essential amino acids and valuable trace minerals help achieve proper muscle contraction and regeneration.
The strong concentration of antioxidants in the pulp of the Acai Berry is also said to help combat premature aging!
The Acai Berry can be consumed in several different ways, from the fruit, to bars, capsules, powders, juices and more.
Try adding a couple of heaped tablespoons of powder to your juice or muesli in the morning and you should soon be experiencing greater levels of energy, vibrancy, alertness and skin improvement!
Rescu. Road Test: We have been adding the Amazonia Acai Berry powder to our protein breakfast shake for over a week and have to say, wow- watch out energizer bunny! It’s certainly helped us get through events, deadlines and late nights editing. Tastes great and works quickly. For the busy girl on the go, the delicious bars are good. Just make sure you brush your teeth afterwards as the seeds can get everywhere!
Goji Berry:
What is it?
The Goji Berry is found in the temperate and subtropical regions of China, Mongolia and in the Himalayas in Tibet. These berries are usually found dried and shrivelled and look like red raisins.
How does it help?
Like the Acai Berry, the Goji Berry is rich in antioxidants and fatty acids. The Goji Berry helps to protect the liver, improve eyesight, boost immune function, improve circulation and is an anti-inflammatory.
The Goji Berry can be consumed as the fruit, juice, tea or as capsules. The juice is specifically formulated to preserve the quality of the polysaccharides found in the berry. When purchasing Goji juice, ensure that the juice does not contain artificial flavours or sweeteners.
The effects of the Goji Berry should be felt within a month or so of regular consumption, depending on the individual, and should leave you feeling energetic, healthy and full of life!
Aloe Vera Juice:
What is it?
Aloe Vera is extracted from the aloe plant as a yellowish liquid, which can be acquired by simply breaking off a piece of the plant. One of the forms that Aloe Vera can be consumed as is as a juice.
How does it help?
The Aloe Vera plant is rich in vitamins and minerals and contains 20 amino acids that can help to sooth and support the natural healing of skin that has been damaged when used externally, or aid the digestive system when taken internally.
Drinking Aloe Vera Juice can help to destroy parasites, harmful bacteria and fungi in the intestinal tract, relieve bowel tension, moisturise skin, increase blood flow and remove toxins and dead tissue. It can also help to normalise fluid levels and the acid/ alkaline balance in the body and gives a helpful boost to the immune system.
Aloe Vera can also be consumed as capsules and powders, and for external use can be found in cosmetics and lotions.
Rescu. Recommends: We recommend heading to your local asian grocery store for an endless selection of Aloe juice. Most of them are delicious and excellent but for those watching their sugar intake, there is a sugar free variety which is tasty and guilt free. Coles and Woolworths also have Aloe Juice in their health food sections.
