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Organic Goji Berries - What Are the Top Healthiest Super Foods?

By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Hal_Decker]Hal Decker

The Top 5 Healthiest Antioxidant Super Foods are a Diverse Group.
Some Surprises:
According to a Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Article on July 22, 08 Five Super Foods have been added to experts Healthiest Food list: These Foods are:

1. Beets for their colorful antioxidant protection, anti-cancer compounds and beets can help improve blood sugar levels in diabetics.

2. Cabbage: a member of the cruciferous family loaded with antioxidants, anti-cancer nutrients and fiber. Also, properly prepared sauerkraut from fermented cabbage is one of the healthiest probiotic and immune supporting foods on the planet.

3. Berries, especially Organic Goji Berries. Many people know of the antioxidant, fiber and nutritional advantages of blueberries as a mental stimulating and Alzheimer protecting fruit for the brain, but not everyone is familiar that Goji Berries (particularly Organic Goji Berries) grown in Tibet is a Super Food that not only contains 18 amino acids but that also contains a wealth of nutrients and antioxidants. Organic Goji Berries also have an amazing ability to increase energy and immune support levels for 4 to 5 hours after eating. Other respected scientific reports have even attributed Organic Goji Berries with the ability to increase fertility. Chinese emperors were known to worship the Goji Berry for strength, energy, fertility and wisdom.

4. Swiss Chard: This Mediterranean vegetable is not as familar to many but Swiss Chard has a down to earth flavor that also contains in meaningful amounts the vision nutrient Lutein, and is high in iron and other important nutrients.

5. Purslane and (Sea Buckthorn: added to list by author) are two very different plants but both are very unusual in the plant world as both contain high amounts of healthy fats and oils: Rounding out these Five Super Type Foods is the less known Mexican herb or food; Purslane. This weed type herb is very high in Omega- 3 Fats, in addition to containing other healthy nutrients. Sea Buckthorn is found in Mongolia, China, Nepal and not only contains a high amount of healthy oils but also immune supporting antioxidant nutrients.

Hal Decker is Founder and CEO of Doctor Greens, an organic and wholesome vitamin, supplement and greens company in Portsmouth, NH. Hal has has lectured to thousands about the importance of proper nutrition and diet to people around the country. Hal will have a book coming out titled “Start Feeling Better Now”, due out in the Fall of 2008.

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Super Juice - Gogi, Acai, Mangosteen and Noni, All Super Juices For Health
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Doug_Grace]Doug Grace

Health conscious consumers are starting to realize the benefits derived from the so called super juices. These super juice supplements are known to rejuvenate the body, increase vitality, help maintain health and improve the quality of life. Gogi, Acai, Mangosteen and Noni are the super juices for maintaining ultimate health.

Gogi Health
Lycium Barbarum, or better known as Gogi or wolfberries, grows in the Himalayans and can also be found in many other areas of Asia, including Western China, Mongolia and Tibet. Gogi grows to a height of 8 to 10 feet and produces a red colored fruit. The fruit can be consumed raw, fresh or dried and has a very sweet taste. The fruits of the Gogi plant are plant rich in naturally occurring minerals such as Zinc, Calcium, Germanium, Selenium, Phosphorus, Copper and Iron. The Gogi Berry also provides Amino Acids and Antioxidant Vitamins. The Gogi berry has become increasingly popular as a health food supplement and is readily available as a super juice . It has been nicknamed the Happy Berry for its mood enhancement properties. Gogi Juice provides:

• B-Complex Vitamins
• 19 Amino Acids
• 21 Trace Minerals including Geranium
• More Vitamin C than Oranges
• High Natural content of Vitamin E
• 4 Unique Polysaccharides
• More Beta Carotene than Carrots

Acia
Acai Berries has been around for centuries and has helped many people with its nutritional benefits. Acia Berries are indigenous to the Amazon rainforest is considered to be one of the most nutritious fruits from this region. The Acai Berry is a purple berry that grows on large palm like trees. The highly sought after fruit juice is high in B vitamins, essential fatty acids and omegas, minerals, fiber, natural proteins, antioxidant anthocyanins and ellagic acid. These amazing berries have traditionally been used to increase energy, stamina, vitality, and to promote overall healthy living. Acai Berries are known to help delay the natural aging process, help maintain cholesterol levels, help to reduce heart related problems and disease help bolster the immune system, and improve mental clarity. The antioxidant content in the Acai Berry is:

• 50 Times greater Than Mangoes
• 3 Times Greater Than Blueberries
• 10-33 Times Greater Than Red Wine Grapes
• 2 Times greater than Pomegranates

Mangosteen
Garcinia Mangostana or better known as the Mangosteen fruit has been treasured for centuries for its health properties. The mangosteen fruit is delicious and packed full of xanthones and other phytonutrients that demonstrate impressive health benefits. In fact, the Mangosteen fruit contains an amazing 43 different types of Xanthones. Xanthones found in the juice of the Mangosteen fruit have powerful antioxidant properties. Antioxidants help to neutralize and eliminate free radicals, and may help combat age-related degeneration of cells and body tissue. Some reported benefits of Mangosteen are:

• Helps Prevent Premature Aging
• Aids In Weight Loss
• Increased Energy Levels
• Reduced Pain
• Increased Flexibility in Joints

Noni
Morinda Citrifolia, better known as Noni, originated in Southeast Asia about two thousand years ago. Noni is about the size of a potato and can vary in color white to yellow to green. Noni Juice has traditionally been used to cleanse and purify the entire system, as a defense against illness, to aid digestion, to heal abrasions, to reduce swelling and inflammation and reduce pain. Noni Juice has been credited with assistance with numerous physiological conditions. It can increase mental clarity and attention span, as well as allow greater physical performance levels. It also benefits the following systems of the body:
Immune system. Supports the immune system's natural ability to fight disease and infection.
Circulatory system, tissues, and cells. Noni Juice is a superior antioxidant that helps rid the body of harmful free radicals. It also increases energy levels.
Digestive system. Noni Juice supports proper digestion and helps you absorb more nutrients at the cellular level.
Skin and hair. Noni Juice contains components that are specifically important to the skin and hair. It also helps carry beneficial substances to the skin.

Goji, Mangosteen and Acia Berries

Give these super juices a try. You could reap many health benefits. They are affordable and easily attainable in your local health food store or over the internet. Be careful, as not all juices or created equal and always buy organic juices. Here's to your health and happy juicing.

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