Vitamins and Herbs

More and more nutrition
aficionados are migrating to foreign or at least varied fruits to produce their
smoothie concoctions. Nutrition enriched Juice blends mixed with vitamins are
undergoing a recipe revolution. Regular fruits such as bananas, strawberries,
and peaches are no longer the only ingredients used in these featured
shake-ups.

Mangosteen is an exotic fruit from Southeast Asia.
It’s about the size of a small apple and contains a sweet white interior that
breaks off in wedges similar to a mandarin. A frequent fruit often used is the
Mangosteen. This juicy delight is not marketed for sale in the United States.
Nevertheless, users are able to buy the fruit as a juice or capsule form. This
is because of the attendant problems associated with the Mediterranean fruit
fly infestation upon its importing.

Mangosteen investigations continue and there is scientific suggestion that this
tropical wonder contains many properties that promote health and healing.
Researchers believe it has energy, anti-inflammatory, mood enhancing, and
cancer-fighting uses.

One research study shows positive reduction in leukemia:

“We examined the effects of six xanthones from the pericarps of
mangosteen, Garcinia mangostana, on the cell growth inhibition of human
leukemia cell line HL60. All xanthones displayed growth inhibitory effects.
Among them, alpha-mangosteen showed complete inhibition at 10 microM through
the induction of apoptosis.”(Matsumoto K, Akao Y, Kobayashi E, Ohguchi K,
Ito T, Tanaka T, Iinuma M, Nozawa Y: Gifu International Institute of
Biotechnology, 1-1 Naka-Fudogaoka, Kakamigahara, August 2003)

Found in India and the Tahitian Islands, the fruit of the Noni tree has
powerful antioxidant properties, energy-boosting promises, and immune system
enhancing properties. Another exotic fruit added used in smoothies is the Noni.
This fruit has shown promise as a free-radicals eliminator as well. This fruit
comes from Southeast Asia as well. This fruit
has shown promise as a free-radicals eliminator as well.

Researchers have suggested in the NCCAM Publication D398 of 2007 that Morinda Citrufolia
or Noni has significant properties that can reduce cancerous and tumor growth
and improve the immune system.

Acai Berry, a
berry is grape-sized and a dark bluish-red color. It has high fiber content and
is believed to have the capability to cleanse the body of toxins. Clinical
studies into this berry’s uses show it is also useful for enhancing the
circulatory system, promoting vitality and minimizing inflammations. The Acai
berry, mostly growing in Central and South American tropical regions is another
antioxidant mix of vitamin.

These antioxidants aid in the fight against the damaging effects of chronic
diseases that come from the aging process. Rich with Vitamin C and E,
Blueberries are another good choice to mix in. They also contain anthocyanins
and phenolics, which contain inhibiting cancer-cell properties. The above
fruity riches are added ingredients one can mix-in to invent their own custom
creation. These are juicy enhancers that one can add-in in combination with
blueberries.

Some of the fruits can be found in processed juice or powder form, which can be
added into one’s smoothie beverage. Therefore, a tropical fruit blend using
combinations of these fruits is a great method to support a wellness.

People that feel better about themselves are capable to adapt to more positive
thinking and action. As a consequence they improve their ability to follow
their leaders and gain greater social skills. Energized own the world they walk
in; they feel their self-esteem. Living with greater mental control, even
improved mood and depression-free, helps making better decisions. The advanced
body-lift resulting from blended fruit mixes filled with antioxidants are
motivation enough for trying them. Exotic energizing fruits aid greatly in
giving people a sense of vitality that enable them to be more productive
throughout the day.

When it comes to smoothies, foods with a high ORAC value are the best ones to
include in its recipes. Fruits and Berries that have a high ORAC rating (Oxygen
Radical Absorbance Capacity) are the ones that have the most antioxidant power.
The above-mentioned foods all contain antioxidant properties, which promote
good health.

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