Wednesday, June 25, 2014

Shakeology's Powerful Superfood Formula- Proprietary Super-Fruit/Antioxidant Blend (PART 2)

Here is the continuation to Part 1 of Shakeology's Powerful superfood formula... for a recap visit here!!

So PART 2! 
Proprietary Super-Fruit/Antioxidant Blend.
This blend helps to provide antioxidant support and promotes a healthy heart and optimal blood pressure.

You may be wondering, why do we need antioxidants and why is it important to our health. Here is just a little overview of why you will benefit from antioxidants in your daily lives! Free radicals are substances that occur naturally in our bodies but attack the DNA in our cells which can cause different types of diseases and accelerate the aging process. Free radicals not only can be generated from our bodies, but we are exposed to many different free radicals in our everyday lives, from the food or air that we breathe. Antioxidants are molecules which can safely interact with free radicals and terminate these changes in our DNA before they cause vital molecules to be damaged. Therefore, decreasing your risk of certain diseases.... etc.

Think about going to your local grocery store or health store and going down the aisle of all natural herbal and health remedies. It can be very overwhelming... and when you add everything up, can be quite expensive. Well Shakeology helps to solve your problems! Below I'm going to go over all of the Superfruit/Antioxidants that people search for and pay lots of money to be able to add that into their diets daily. And with Shakeology, you can get a dose of these in just one glass a day! No pills necessary! You've probably heard of some of these popular super fruits because either celebrities or models help them to make them feel younger and have nicer skin. Again, antioxidants help to reverse the damage of these free radicals and helps to slow the aging process!! That's wonderful news!

Camu-Camu
This is a fruit found in the Amazon rain forests of Peru, Brazil, Venezuela, and Columbia.
This has said to increase energy and maintain healthy gums, eyes and skin. 
It is used as an antioxidant and helps to stimulate the immune system. 
It's said to be used for some viral infections and the common cold. 
This fruit contains many nutrients including Vit C, beta-carotene, fatty acids, protein and others. 
Some have said this is the secret to the fountain of youth
Some studies have suggested that foods rich in Vitamin C like this fruit may help to lower rates of cancer (including skin, cervical and possibly even breast cancer)

Acai
Also another fruit found in the Amazon rain forests and has also been nicknamed the "Beauty Berry" because of it's combination of antioxidants, amino acids and fatty acids
Helps slow the agin process by boosting immune and metabolic function and removing destructive free radicals in our bodies.
It surprisingly has a good amount of protein.

Acerola Cherry
This fruit is found in the Caribbean and northern parts of South America and also India.
It's packed with 65 x more Vitamin C than in 1 orange. (right behind Camu Camu).
Double the amount of Vit B5, magnesium and potassium of oranges.
Other nutrients it contains is Vit A, B1, B2, B3, calcium, iron and phosphorous.
Has been known to help people with the common colds and helps to strengthen the immune system.
Also because of the Vitamin C, it helps to prevent heart disease and against cancers as well.

Bilberry
It is a plant that contains tannins which help reduce inflammation. It's been shown evidence that this can help lower blood sugar and cholesterol levels.
Contains natural anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal compounds and helps to boost immune system.
Another thing that research shows is they have flavonoids which may also help improve circulation in people with diabetes.
It also has the highest concentration of protein of any fruit.
Loaded with Vitamin C, carotenoids, minerals and high in fiber.

Goji Berry
You've probably heard about this in the market and companies coming out with juices to add this in but what's so special about this berry.
Comes from a shrub in China and it is very rich in nutrients.
Common health problems that it's said to help is diabetes, blood pressure, fever. It also has benefits to increase mental well-being and calmness
Green Tea

Luo Han Guo
This is a plant found in China that has been used for many years as a natural sweetener. This has also shown to have antioxidant properties and anti-cancer effects.

Pomegranate
Native of Persia, it is nutrient dense and very rich in antioxidants.
Has been shown many amazing clinical results. A compound called punicalagin is found in this fruit, and it has been responsible for lowering cholesterol and blood pressure. It also helps to increase the speed of reversing atherosclerosis (what blocks the heart and causes a heart attack). (2. Aviram M, Rosenblat M, Gaitini D, et al. Pomegranate juice consumption for 3 years by patients with carotid artery stenosis reduces common carotid intima-media thickness, blood pressure and LDL oxidation. Clin Nutr 2004;23(3):423-33.) Studies have shown that when they had a clinical study of heart patients with severe carotid artery blockages, when given pomegranate juice each day for a year, not only did their blood pressures lower by over 12% but there was a 30% reduction in atherosclerotic plaque! This happened while the other patients who did not drink pomegranate juice, their atherosclerotic plaque increased by 9%. 

Rose Hips
This is a fruit of a rose.
Great source of Vitamin C, about 50% more than oranges. Because of this, it's an excellent immune booster and often used to treat colds.
Also a great source of Vitamin A which helps to fight off infections. Some complementary medical doctors use this to help treat wounds and inflammations.
They contain a variety of antioxidants, carotenoids, flavonoids, polyphenols, leucoanthoycyanins and catechins to help decrease risk of cancer and cardiovascular disease.

PART 3 COMING SOON!!! So much benefits to Shakeology already and we're not even halfway done!

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