6 Power Fruits To Super Charge Your Health



Posted: Saturday, September 01, 2007

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Although everyone knows by now that fruit should be an important part of your diet, mostly settle for the standard fruits found in the produce aisle like apples, oranges and melons. You should however, become more adventurous and start adding some super fruits to your grocery cart.

Here are six super fruits that you should get to know for increased health and wellness.

Acai
Acai which is usually found in Brazil and Peru tops our list of super fruits due to it's ability to help lower cholesterol and anti-aging properties. Acai is also considered on the best anti-oxidants available with it's anti-oxidant properties being 20 times more powerful than the anti-oxidant properties of red wine.

Mangosteen
Mangosteen, which is also known as pericap is found most plentiful in Southeast Asia and is most respected for the high percentage of xanathones. Xanathones, have been and are still being tested to see it's affect on cancer cells. Although tests are still inconclusive other studies show that mangosteen has a beneficial affect on the cardiovascular system.

Goji
This berry which is also known as wolf berry or lycii berry is found mainly in China but many people in Hawaii have lycii trees in their yards and this may be one of the reasons why the health of Hawaii residents outshines the other 49 states.

Pomegranate
The pomegranatewhich is oftenmisunderstood and passed by in the grocery store is now coming into it's own with studies showing that it may help diabetics by showing a reduced risk of atherosclerosis and may also aid those with prostate issues.

Cha De Burge
Cha De Burge is quickly becoming known as the fruit which can aid weight loss but this is not it's greatest trait. In Brazil Che De Burge is often used to settle coughs and can help aid circulation. Due to it's appetite suppressant qualities many feel that Cha De Burge will soon be added to more weight loss products once further studies are completed. As of now this fruit is a main ingredient in several “weight loss" products.

Muscadine Grape
Although the muscadine grape is known for it's wonderful taste you should also be aware that this grape has a high concentration of OPC's and flavinoids which may help cardiovascular conditions. Due to the OPC's ability to bind to to connective tissues such as collagen and protect the skin, artery walls and may have anti-aging properties.

Try adding these fruits to your diet daily and you will not only experience good tasting fruits but also the health properties that each one contains.

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