Wednesday, August 21, 2019

11 Fantastic Health Benefits of Acai Berries

I've been looking for a quick and easy way to boost the nutritional value of my diet lately. Luckily for me, I came across acai berries. The acai berry is the fruit of the acai palm tree, which is native to Brazil, Trinidad and northern South America. It is sought after the world over for its incredible health benefits. Here are 11 reasons you should consider including acai berries in your diet: 

1)High in antioxidants, minerals and vitamins
Acai berries are beneficial to your health because of their high antioxidant, mineral and vitamin content. Consuming them can also help prevent the onset of disease.

2) High in caloric and fat value compared to other fruits
A small 100-gram serving of acai berries can provide between 80 and 250 calories, depending on how it is prepared and served. In fact, for some Amazonian tribes, it is their staple food.

3)It has Anti-aging, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, anti-infective and anti-hemorrhagic properties
The Polyphenolic anthocynanin compounds and astringent pro-anthocyanidin tannins contained in acai berries means they are great for fighting harmful free radicals in the body.

4) Rich in medium chain fatty acids
The medium chain fatty acids in acai berries, such as Omega-6 and Omega-9, can help reduce levels of bad cholesterol in the body while simultaneously raising levels of good cholesterol. In turn, this results in a reduced risk of heart disease.

5) Great for your skin
Brazilian people have long used acai oil to prevent skin conditions. Nowadays, it’s quite common to find beauty products formulated with acai oil.  

6) Great for your hair
Omega-6 and Omega-9 fatty acids, together with the folic acid and zinc content in acai berries, have been shown to contribute to scalp health and a boost in hair root strength.

7) High in dietary fiber
Acai berries are high in dietary fiber, which helps clear out and detoxify the digestive system.

8) Energy and libido boosting
Acai berries are linked to increasing blood circulation in the body, as well as having a positive impact on stamina and combating fatigue and exhaustion. Consuming the berries also results in a boosted sex drive, unfortunately - only in men.

9) Weight-regulating  
The high fiber content in acai berries is said to help regulate body weight more effectively as it assists the digestive process.

10) Assist with maintaining cognitive function
A study has shown that acai berries help maintain cognitive function in old animals due to their antioxidant properties. They have been shown to soften stress-related neural signaling and boost the health and capacity of neurons during the aging process.

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11) Relieve symptoms of Crohn’s Disease
Crohn’s disease is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects the intestines, resulting in the formation of ulcers and fistulae. Acai berries prevent damage to intestinal walls and reduce stomach acids during acid reflux.

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Monday, February 29, 2016

Manage diabetes well to prevent stroke risk

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 People suffering from diabetes need to keep their sugar levels in control to prevent strokes, say doctors, adding that diabetics are at double the risk of suffering a stroke than normal patients.

One basic precaution for diabetics to avoid stroke is to control weight.

"High abdominal fat leads to an increased production of bad cholesterol which saturates blood vessels. This blood gets deposited on the inside of blood vessels, leading to an increased risk of forming blood clots in the body causing stroke," said Dr Satnam Singh Chhabra, head (neuro and spine department) at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in the capital.

According to Dr Singh, diabetics should also keep smoking at bay as it leads to further clogging of arteries by narrowing down the blood vessel leading to stroke.


 "Follow a heart-friendly diet at home. Diabetics can control cholesterol with a high intake of fibre-rich foods. There are several food items which are rich in fibre, including oats, whole-grain breads, peas and fruits," Singh added.


According to the World Congress of Cardiology, it is estimated that by 2020, heart diseases will be the cause of over 40 percent deaths in India as compared to 24 percent in 1990.

Among them, over 60 percent are estimated to be diabetics. In India, currently there are nearly 50 million diabetics.

"Diabetics should avoid fatty and fried food items as these lead to high cholesterol levels in the body," added Ashok Rai, senior consultant at Down Town Hospital in Guwahati, Assam.

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