Thursday, November 19, 2009

Acai Berry Health


If you haven't heard about the acai berry, you've been missing out on one of the most important and powerful superfoods out there. This grape-sized berry comes from the Brazilian rain forest and is purple-green in color. Acai juice is often found in health food stores, and if you're looking for something full of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, it would be one of the best things to add to your diet.
Weight Loss
The fiber in acai prevents some hunger signals from reaching the brain. This helps to curb hunger and in turn is good for anyone looking to lose weight.
Energy
Acai berries help to boost both energy and stamina. It does this by promoting the body's metabolic processes, which includes burning more calories and stored fat.

Blood Pressure

Acai berries are a great source of potassium. This helps to reduce blood pressure and also improve the flow of blood throughout the body.
Digestion
Acai berries have a good amount of proteins that help to improve the digestive process. It is also full of dietary fiber that can help relieve constipation and digestive congestion.
Antioxidants
Acai berries have one of the highest concentration of antioxidants out of all berries. These help to prevent oxidative damage caused by free radicals that could damage cells and DNA.
Acai berries are rich in antioxidants when compared to other common sources. They contain 10 times more antioxidants than red grapes and up to 30 times the amount of anthocyanins found in red wine. Antioxidants are widely believed to protect against premature aging, and acai berries provide a concentrated source.
Fiber
The Mayo Clinic says that acai berries are a good natural source of fiber. This promotes digestive health by adding bulk to the diet and preventing constipation.
Healthy Fats
Acai berries contain monounsaturated fats, which are heart healthy. Their fatty acid content is very similar to that of olive oil. Eating them in place of foods that contain saturated fats or transfats can promote heart health by helping to keep cholesterol levels low.
Nutrients
Acai berries contain a healthful balance of amino acids and trace minerals. These nutrients support muscles, enabling them to contract properly during normal activity and helping them regenerate when they are injured. This supports a person's ability to move and exercise.
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BABY FOOD RECIPES

BABY FOOD RECIPES - CHICKEN HEARTS APPLE
Baby food recipes

Material:
250 grams of chicken liver
2 apples, peeled, seeded, chopped
1 carrot, peeled and cut into pieces
3 pieces potatoes, peeled and cut into pieces
2 stalks celery, chopped
3 tablespoons green peas

Directions:
1. Cook all ingredients until cooked.
2. Drain and puree (or chopped finely for children ages 8 months and up)

BABY FOOD RECIPES - FISH APPLE
Baby food recipes

Material:
2 pieces of fish fillets
2 apples, peeled, cut into pieces

Directions:
1. Boil the ingredients until cooked. Drain and puree.

Note:
For children 8 months, the food should not be crushed but only finely chopped. It is good to stimulate the growth of teeth and to train the muscles of the mouth and gums to bite.

BABY FOOD RECIPES - CARAPPEAR
Baby food recipes

Material:
2 stalks carrots, peeled, cut into pieces
2 apples, peeled, cut into pieces
2 pieces of pear, peeled and cut into pieces

Directions:
1. Kl Boil carrots for 10 minutes, then amsukkan apple and pear. Cook until soft.
2. Drain and puree (or chopped finely for children ages 8 months and up)

BABY FOOD RECIPES - steamed fish
Baby food recipes

Material:
1 snapper fillet (or other fish species, according to taste)

Directions:
1. Steam the fish until cooked and then mashed.
2. Can be mixed with pureed vegetables (carrots, broccoli, etc.).

BABY FOOD RECIPES - Broccoli POTATO
Baby food recipes

Material:
7 broccoli florets, discarding the stem
2 potatoes, peeled, cut into pieces
Chicken broth / meat taste (only boiled water chicken / meat, without salt or other seasonings)

Directions:
1. Steam the broccoli and potatoes until cooked.
2. Blend the two ingredients with the processor / blender.
3. Give the broth to taste.

BABY FOOD RECIPES - VEGETABLE INTERFERENCE
Baby food recipes

Material:
1 carrot, peeled, cut into pieces
1 piece of potato, peeled, cut into pieces
2 tablespoons green peas (can be replaced other green vegetables, eg broccoli,
zuchini, celery, etc.)
Chicken broth / meat taste (only boiled water chicken / meat, without garammaupun other seasonings)

Directions:
1. Boiled / steamed until cooked all the ingredients and puree.
2. Give the chicken broth / meat taste.

BABY FOOD RECIPES - CHICKEN SOUP
Baby food recipes

Material:
1 piece of chicken thighs, remove skin, cut meat into pieces (bones were not removed)
1 stalk celery, chopped
2 potatoes, peeled, cut into pieces
1 stick carrot, peeled, cut into pieces
2 tablespoons green peas
500 ml water

Directions:
1. Cook all ingredients until cooked.
2. Discard the chicken bones, then puree all ingredients

BABY FOOD RECIPES - puree CARROT
Baby food recipes

Material:
2 medium carrots, peeled
Boiled water to taste

Directions:
1. Steam the carrots until tender then puree. Add water as needed.
2. Presentation: Give the carrot puree as single or mixed foods
with pulp POTATO / SWEET POTATOES porridge.

BABY FOOD RECIPES - pea puree
Baby food recipes

Material:
250 grams of fresh or frozen peas

Directions:
1. Boil peas until cooked and then mashed.
2. Strain the rough skin so do not take part inedible.
3. Presentation: Give peas puree as a single food or
mixed with porridge POTATO / SWEET POTATOES porridge.