ACAI

Place of origin: Acai berries grow in the Amazon rain forest region of Brazil.
What it is: Acai is a tiny purple berry (and powerful super fruit) that grows on palm trees.
What are the benefits: Acai berries help support natural energy; healthy hair, skin and nails, and antioxidant levels.

Why it’s important for women: Women need protein, fiber, omega fatty acids and antioxidants. Acai berries are naturally rich in protein; in fact, they have the protein profile of an egg but are much easier to digest. Acai berries also are naturally rich in fiber which supports a healthy digestive system and healthy weight control. These tiny berries also contain heart-healthy omega fatty acids, which supply your body with natural energy, and support a healthy heart. Acai berries also contain powerful polyphenol antioxidants that help fight free radicals and oxidative stress, and can even slow down the aging process.

How to incorporate into diet/everyday routine: With a variety of Acai products available in the market, incorporating Acai into your daily diet/everyday routine is pretty easy. The very best form of Acai is in liquid form (either a juice or a 100% pure liquid supplement). However if you choose a 100% pure liquid supplement, it can be a bit intense as far as flavor goes and not too pleasant for the average palate, but the benefits far outweigh the intensity. Another great way to get acai is in a delicious chew form – they’re about the size of a postage stamp, but can pack some nutritional punch. Another great form is through a tasty acai berry sorbet, or by adding Acai berry juice or a supplement to yogurt to make a smoothie.

As a bonus: the omega fatty acids in Acai can help make you feel full longer, which may help reduce the urge to binge between meals.
Acai (pronounced Ah-Sigh-EE). The Acai berry has been known as the “beauty berry” for centuries by the inhabitants of the Brazilian rain forest where it grows.
KEY BENEFITS
• Energy boost
• Healthy skin, hair and nails
• Antioxidant levels
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RESVERATROL

Place of origin: Resveratrol can be found in any of the vineyards of the world: from Italy, France, Spain, Chile, etc. to the vineyards of California.
Pomegranates can be found in California, Iran and the Middle East.
What it is: Resveratrol is a potent, protective antioxidant found naturally in the skin of grapes, red wine, blueberries, cranberries, pomegrantes and a few other natural sources such as Japanese knotweed.
Resveratrol helps support cardiovascular health, a youthful appearance and antioxidant levels.

Why it’s important for women: Heart disease is one of the biggest killers of women, and as women age, their heart health declines; especially after menopause. Worldwide, 8.6 million women die from heart disease each year. Resveratrol is the number one compound that supports heart health. Resveratrol is chock-full of antioxidants that help fight free radical damage, support healthy arteries, veins, and blood flow, which help support a healthy heart from the inside out. A concentrated form of resveratrol (such as a juice or supplement has more antioxidants comparatively, than glass after glass of red wine).

How to incorporate into diet: I wouldn’t recommend getting your resveratrol by drinking countless glasses or bottles of red wine. A high quality resveratrol juice or 100% liquid supplement can contain more resveratrol than 50 to 100 glasses of red wine. I’d recommend resveratrol in juice form, liquid supplement form, chewable form, or even freeze-dried capsule form. Just look for a reputable company with quality ingredients. You can also consume resveratrol-rich fruits like grapes, cranberries, pomegranates, blueberries and even acai berries.
Resveratrol is a naturally-occurring plant extract, in this case from the pulp and skin of grapes as well as Japanese Knotweed, known for its ability to support a healthy cardiovascular and circulatory system.
KEY BENEFITS
• Cardiovascular health
• Youthful energy and appearance
• Healthy inflammatory responses
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GOJI

Place of origin: Goji berries come from the valleys of the Himalayan mountain region of China, Mongolia and Tibet.
What it is: Goji berries are small reddish orange berries that look kind of like a tiny chili pepper that grow on bushes.
What are the benefits: In Asia, goji is known as the “happy berry” for its ability to support positive moods, as well as a sharp mind and memory and eye health.

Why it’s important for women: Hormones affect women’s health, and as they age their health and mood-supporting hormones decrease. Goji acts as a secretagogue (a substance that stimulates secretion) and helps the glands of the endocrine system stimulate the release of necessary hormones such as human growth hormone from the pituitary gland. As women get older their vision can deteriorate. Goji berries are rich in beta carotene, lutein and zeaxanthin which all support eye health. Goji berries naturally contain unique polysaccharides that help support a healthy immune system.

How to incorporate into diet/everyday routine: Liquid is always best since your liquid juices and supplements are more easily absorbed and utilized by your body. I’d say get your Goji berries in liquid form through juices and supplements. You can also sprinkle Goji berries on your food such as oatmeal, yogurt, cereal, on salads, or even bake them into side dishes or desserts. You can also combine Goji berry juice with yogurt to make a smoothie, or choose a Goji berry chew.
Goji (pronounced GO-jee). The Goji berry’s nickname is the “happy berry.” It hails from China and contains an impressive amount of minerals, amino acids, protein, fiber and unique ingredients found in no other food in the world.
KEY BENEFITS
• Healthy mood, mind and memory
• Healthy eyes
• Natural energy
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MANGOSTEEN

Place of origin: Mangosteen grows in the jungles of Thailand.
What it is: Mangosteen is a small white-fleshed fruit with a dark purple rind that tastes sweet—like a cross between a strawberry and a peach.
What are the benefits: Mangosteen helps support healthy inflammatory responses, healthy joints and antioxidant levels. Mangosteen contains over 40 xanthones (super-potent antioxidants) that help fight free radical damage, and keep your bodies inflammatory responses in check. Mangosteen also supports healthy joints.

Why it’s important for women: As you age, you need more antioxidants to help slow the aging process. Mangosteen is rich in xanthones which help fight free radicals and support your bodies’ inflammatory response. Since your joints also tend to deteriorate with age, Mangosteen helps support healthy joints and flexibility.

How to incorporate into diet/everyday routine: You’d have to fly all the way to Thailand to get Mangosteen. Luckily, there are great people willing to do the work for you and deliver products in liquid supplement form as well as juices. Drink Mangosteen juice or take a liquid supplement every day. You can also make smoothies with a combination of fiber, yogurt and the juice or supplement.

Mangosteen is known as the “queen of fruits.” It grows in the jungles of Thailand and has a deliciously sweet flavor, kind of like a cross between a strawberry and a peach. Mangosteen is rich in xanthones (powerful antioxidants), and is one of Asia’s most prized superfruits.
KEY BENEFITS
• Healthy inflammatory response
• Heart health
• Antioxidant levels
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NONI

Place of origin: The islands of French Polynesia, and Hawaii
What it is: Noni is a yellow/green seeded fruit that grows on tall trees in the tropical regions of the South Pacific.
What are the benefits: Noni is a digestive bitter and natural cleansing fruit. Noni helps support digestive health, helps support your bodies detoxification and elimination process, and acts as a catalyst, so everything you take with noni (like vitamins and supplements) is more effective.

Why it’s important for women: Digestive disturbances are a big complaint of women. Noni helps support a healthy digestive tract. It helps move waste, detoxify and cleanse, and it can even help your body remove yeast from the intestinal tract. Your immune system lies in your intestinal tract, and when your intestinal tract is clean, and working efficiently, your immune system is supported nicely.

How to incorporate into diet/everyday routine: Noni is not pleasantly incorporated into many products. It is pungent, bitter and for most people not really palatable. Noni is best taken in a juice or liquid supplement form. You can do a one ounce shot of a liquid supplement or a juice. Noni is best taken on an empty stomach.

Noni is known as the “canoe fruit” in the South Pacific where it is grown. Noni is a powerful super fruit with a strong, pungent flavor that has been revered by the people of the French Polynesian islands who have known about the many benefits of Noni for thousands of years.
KEY BENEFITS
• Healthy digestion
• Cleansing & detoxification
• Healthy immune function
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RAW CACAO

Place of origin: The tropical belt: countries within 10°N and 10°S of the equator.
What it is: Cacao (Theobroma cacao) is the purest, rawest form of chocolate.

What are the benefits: Cacao is an antioxidant powerhouse that helps support healthy antioxidant levels and heart health; plus natural energy and mental alertness and focus.

Why it’s important for women: Many women are deficient in the mineral magnesium (which is one reason why women crave chocolate when it’s that time of the month. Magensium supports a healthy heart and magnesium is needed in order for your body to be able to absorb and utilize calcium. Cacao is also one of the richest food sources of antioxidants which support a youthful appearance and heart health. Forgetfullness and brain fog is a common complaint of women: Cacao contains theobromine which promotes mental clarity and alertness. Cacao also contains the natural bliss chemical anandamide which is the chemical your brain produces when you are happy or in love…so it’s great for supporting your mood.

How to incorporate into diet/everyday routine: Cacao is one of the easiest superfoods to incorporate into your daily diet and routine. Who doesn’t love chocolate? I only have one rule: If you are eating it in chocolate form like a candy bar – opt for at least 70% dark chocolate to get the antioxidant benefits. You can also get cacao in a liquid supplement form.

Sure, you love chocolate, but did you know it loves you back? It contains theobromine, which triggers endorphins and serotonin to give you a euphoric, joyous feeling, plus many essential vitamins and minerals.*
KEY BENEFITS
• Healthy energy
• Happy mood
• Cardiovascular health
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SEABUCKTHORN

Place of origin: Sea buckthorn hails from some of the harshest environments of Eastern Asia, Mongolia and the Himalayan Mountain regions.
What it is: A tiny, sour and pungent orange berry that’s no larger than a pea, but packed with vitamin C and other powerful nutrients.

What are the benefits: Sea buckthorn supports healthy skin, hair and nails, healthy energy and immune support.

Why it’s important for women: Sea Buckthorn is beneficial for the health of skin, hair and nails, and helps slow the aging process. Sea Buckthorn is a vitamin C powerhouse, and we all know that antioxidant vitamin C not only fights free radicals but also supports a healthy immune system. Antioxidants are even more important for women as they age. Sea buckthorn is a rich source of the full spectrum of heart-healthy omega fatty acids: omegas 3, 6, 9 and the rare omega 7. Omega fatty acids provide heart health support, as well as supporting healthy hair, skin and nails; omegas keep yoru skin lubricated and wrinkle-free, and are a natural source of energy.

How to incorporate into diet/everyday routine: Sea Buckthorn is very hard to find: you can’t run out to your local grocery store and get sea buckthorn berries. I’d suggest taking it in liquid supplement form. It’s a very tart, pungent flavor…so you might light to mix the liquid supplement into a juice or tea.

There’s a long history behind sea buckthorn. This small orange berry grows in some of the harshest environments of Eastern Asia, Mongolia and the Himalayan Mountain regions. Sea Buckthorn contains the complete spectrum of Omega 3, 6, 9, and the very rare Omega 7 fatty acids.
KEY BENEFITS
• Healthy skin
• Healthy immune support
• Free radical scavenging
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Coconut Water

Place of origin: Thailand and other tropical regions.
What it is: The liquid extracted from a young, green coconut.

What are the benefits: Coconut water supports the balancing of your body’s electrolytes, natural energy and healthy hydration.
Why it’s important for women: Dehydration and lack of energy is a common complaint of women. Coconut water is rich in potassium and other important electyrolytes which are important for proper hydration. When you are hydrated, and your electrolytes are balance, you also have more energy. Coconut water is a great fitness drink after a workout, or to hydrate you in warm weather.

How to incorporate into diet/everyday routine: Coconut water is in liquid form in and easy to drink. You can feel the hydration almost instantly when drinking coconut water: It’s Nature’s hydration drink, which hydrates without the sugar and calories of most sports/fitness drinks. I’d suggest making coconut water part of your daily regimen: it tastes great and hydrates better than water.

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