Berry good for the heart

MANILA, Philippines - Açaí, a berry from the rain forests of Brazil, is packed with unique compounds that make it one of the most nutritious and health-boosting foods in the world. Hidden within its purple pigment are antioxidants and essential fatty acids, as well as a bevy of vitamins and minerals that studies suggest can help you:

• Avoid getting cancer. Acai is rich in oleic acid, an essential fat that, according to a recent University of Florida study, forces cancer cells to self-destruct. It also helps switch off cancer-causing genes, plus stalls the growth of any tumors that may sneak past your body defenses, says Naheed Ali,

MD, author of Are You Fit To Live?

• Supercharge your heart’s health. “Keeping your antioxidant levels high is the key to quickly mopping up artery-damaging free radicals,” says Nicholas Perricone, MD, adjunct professor of medicine at Michigan State University. “And ounce for ounce, Açaí berries contain at least eight times more.

• Stay sharp for life. Move over, red wine! New research shows that Açaí berries are packed with 30 times more brain-boosting anthocyanins than red wine. The berries are also rich in polyphenolics, compounds that preliminary Tufts University research suggests shield brain cells from the early damage that can snowball into full-blown Alzheimer’s disease.

• Stay younger looking. “When it comes to putting the brakes on the entire aging process, Açaí is truly nature’s number one superfood,” says Dr. Perricone, author of Ageless Face, Ageless Mind. The reason: The oleic acid and omega–3 fatty acids work together to keep the membranes supple and strong. Plus even a small daily dose can triple blood levels of the antioxidant that destroys the molecules that otherwise damage skin and trigger wrinkling.

Organique Acai Berry is exclusively distributed in the Philippines and all over the globe by Organique Asia.

Acai berry has the appearance of a purple grape and the taste of a tropical berry. It’s much like blueberries with a touch of chocolate. It’s great to drink as a smoothie or chilled as a refreshing acai drink.

Organique Acai Berry is available at Watsons nationwide, Southstar Drugstore, Rose Pharmacy, Health Express, Health Express, 360 Pharmacy, Metro Pharmacy, Cebu Holiday and Gym Spa, Cebu Happy Herbs. Call hotline numbers 399-2485, 470-3580, 0922-888-7883. Visit www.organique.asia.