There has recently been a lot of hype about the Acai Berry. A blend of the polyphenols increased antioxidant capacity by three-fold, making this berry more beneficial. The ORAC value for Acai is estimated at 18,400, leading the way with pomegranates and blackberries following. Studies show it can increase your life span and is now being used to treat some types of cancer. It now is being studied for its anti-cholesterol properties. It has been researched that the acai can lower LDL and total cholesterol.
The pomegranate is another fabulous berry. The question is whether there it was an apple in the Garden of Eden ? . Did Adam and Eve eat an apple? There is no indication that it was an apple. It possibly was the pomegranate. Even on Greek and Roman statues, what we think is portrayed as an apple is the pomegranate. There are many uses researched for this fruit. It has been used to reduce the potential of metastatic breast cancer. In other cancers pomegranate has been used in are the prostate, lung and colon. I have seen it being used to treat colitis. In some countries, pomegranate seeds are a delicacy. We are beginning in the United States to appreciate these delicious seeds. The seeds can also be used to increase testosterone levels. The seeds inhibit the conversion of testosterone to estrogen The seeds act as aromatase inhibitors. Eating 1 -2 teaspoons per week can increase a man’s testosterone level.
Until tomorrow…