The New Acai Juice Smoothie AX3

Acai Roots is proud to announce and welcome a new addition to our incredibly popular line of acai products: the new AX3 Acai Juice Smoothie. On the heels of the success of the PROx smoothie a few months ago, the AX3 offers acai lovers and converts another flavor choice, with the same amazing health and energy properties of all of our other Acai Roots products, with even more powerful antioxidants.

With a combination of three antioxidant-rich ingredients -- acai, pomegranate, and blueberry -- the AX3 is made to ward off the effects of degenerative disease and oxidative stress, in addition to providing a natural energy boost and, of course, great taste. For more about the power and purpose of antioxidants in your diet, check out our recent article on the subject. The AX3 combines three of the most powerful antioxidant ingredients in one delicious smoothie. It is also the world's first smoothie with healthy cholesterol management, using the healthy benefits of acai with natural plant sterols to help your body regulate healthy cholesterol by blocking the absorption of cholesterol from foods as well as your body.

Just as with all of our other products, the AX3 is part of what we call the Acai Roots lifestyle -- one that is healthy and active and full of nutritious and energy-filled food and drinks. The Acai Roots juice smoothies are an integral part of this lifestyle, replacing less nutritious drinks like soda or coffee with the power-packed acai berry and its amazing health benefits. Try a case of the new AX3 smoothie and discover its power for yourself, at only $29.99 a case, it is a perfect way for you to get a taste of Brazil and be converted to the Acai Roots way of life!

All About Antioxidants

We've talked before about the powerful antioxidants found in the acai berry, and that acai roots freeze dried acai is a rich source of those antioxidants, but this week we wanted to give some more information so that everyone knows why this is so important and realized the truly amazing benefits our product provides in terms of general health and wellness.

Simply put, antioxidants allows the body to fight off the effects of oxidative stress, which is involved in many degenerative diseases, such as Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's, heart disease, and cancer. However, not all antioxidants, or sources of antioxidants are created equal. Every food is given a value, called its ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity), which measure how effective the antioxidants within that food are in combating oxidative stress. The higher the ORAC, the better that particular food is, and thus, the more benefit you will get from it.

Recent studies, including one conducted by Schauss and colleagues for Natural and Medicinal Products Research, found that the "antioxidant capacities of freeze-dried acai fruit pulp/skin powder... was found to have exceptional activity against superoxide," the levels of which constituted "the highest of any food reported to date." In lay terms, freeze dried acai's ORAC rating was over four times that of the next highest fruit (the wild blueberry) -- quite a significant difference! Doctors recommend between three and five thousand ORAC units per day, which, given the comparatively low number of units offered by even the healthiest of traditional fruits, can be a challenge to meet. With freeze dried acai from Acai Roots, fulfilling such a quota becomes a breeze. And of course if that weren't enough, it tastes great too!

Antioxidants are an important part of the body's defense system, and while there is no such thing as a miracle cure for long-term health, as a guardian of wellness and an aid in the fight against degenerative disease, acai roots products are the best choice. If you aren't already one of our thousands of satisfied customers, we invite you to give it a try today -- just one pouch of Acai Roots freeze dried is enough to show you the noticeable boost in energy, and sticking with it will prove the claims of health experts everywhere who say it is truly nature's "super food" and quite possibly the best natural defense against cancer and other diseases.

Acai Roots Organic Freeze Dried Acai

Acai Roots is proud to announce the newest addition to our popular acai product selection - organic freeze dried acai. We're here to tell you that this is the most concentrated and natural form of acai available anywhere and we're sure you will enjoy the convenience of having your own re-sealable pouch of fresh potent acai that you can use any time.

The freeze drying process is perfect for preserving the healthy nutrients that fresh acai offers, especially all of the vitamins, enzymes, nutrients, and antioxidants. Like other fruits and foods that are sensitive to heat, acai must be handled without heat to ensure that it maintains its healthy properties. The freeze drying process is completely heat-free -- temperatures of -20 degrees Celsius are used to draw the moisture out of the fruit without robbing it of its nutrients. It is then packaged and delivered straight to your door so you can enjoy it at your convenience.

So if you're looking for a convenient way to include natural acai into your diet to take advantage of its wonderful health benefits, check out our freeze dried powder, now available in 1/2 lb pouches for only $29.95. Be sure to come back and let us know what you thought, and to try our other amazing acai supplements and products as well.

Acai Roots PROx Smoothies are Here!

Acai Roots PROx smoothies have arrived, and to a great reception! We released our newest and most anticipated product line with thousands of pre orders and received rave reviews from acai lovers around the world. In case you missed our article last month, the new PROx smoothies are custom blends of fresh acai and other flavors with a powerful punch of antioxidants, amino acids, protein and vitamins. The great-tasting smoothies boast an impressive 7g of why protein per serving and contain absolutely no cholesterol, fat, or saturated fat.

The delicious PROx acai smoothie is a blend of acai, pineapple, and coconut flavors with a shot of whey protein and comes in convenient 12oz bottles. Check here for the nutritional facts and ingredients and see how we've maanged to create the world's first smoothie with cholesterol management. At only $39.99 per case (12 bottles each), these smoothies are cheaper than buying designer smoothies that lack the tremendous health properties of the amazing acai berry, and are shelf stable (no refrigeration needed) without any preservatives. They really are our favorite way to enjoy the acai lifestyle, and we're sure you'll love them to.

Stop spending more money on less beneficial smoothies from commercial stores, and get the real thing straight from the heart of Brazil -- you'll be happy to finally discovered the power of acai. Visit our site to order online now, and have these delicious smoothies delivered direct to your door. Come back and tell us what you think and share with others how much you liked your taste of Brazil!

Fun with Acai this Weekend

Every week we bring you an article about the amazing berry we love so much -- the acai berry. We tell you about its health benefits and the merits of the acai lifestyle, with more energy and better health. But just because we are health-conscious and the acai berry has become a great success for people looking for health benefits doesn't mean we are opposed to having some fun, and the acai berry can be a part of that too.

This Friday we thought we'd spice things up and give you some fun ideas for ways to use acai: acai margaritas, martinis, mojitos, and more. These fun drinks take advantage of the rich taste of the acai with ingredients and alcohol that complement and enrich it in fun and great-tasting ways. Check out these great recipes that you can use tonight!

Acai Margarita -- This amazing margarita makes use of Acai Roots coupled with traditional margarita ingredients to make a fun and refreshing drink that is both exotic and delicious.

2 scoops of Acai Roots
1/2 cup of lime juice
2 table spoons triple sec
1/2 cup Tequila
Margarita Salt

Acai Lemon Drop -- This sweet and sour drink is highlighted by tasty Acai and is great for any occasion.

Absolute Citron
Sweet & Sour (of fresh squeezed lemons)
1/2 scoop of Acai Roots
Sugar-rimmed glass

Rio Vanilla Sky -- Get the taste of Rio with this great drink!

Absolut Vanilla
Orange Juice and Half & Half Shaken and poured into a martini glass
Add 1/2 scoop of Acai Roots so it settles on bottom, and garnish with orange

To make these amazing drinks just get the fresh ingredients the recipes call for and order your Acai Roots online. We hope this will add some flavor to your weekend and convince you (if you aren't already) that acai is a great way to enjoy a healthy, and delicious, lifestyle. Have a great weekend!

Acai as Part of an Anti-Aging Diet

People everywhere are looking for answers to the problems of aging -- not only its outward manifestations, like wrinkles, but also the physical and mental ones as well. Doctors of every kind recommend the obvious lifestyle changes like more exercises and a healthier diet, but many are starting to recommend very specific foods with very specific properties, with acai topping list.

In an article written for the popular online health resource Webmd.com, Kathleen M. Zelman (and reviewed by Louise Chang, MD), talks about the power of foods which have antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties to stave off the onset or effects of illnesses like heart disease, cancer, osteoporosis, and even Alzheimer's. The fact that as we get older, our bodies are more and more susceptible to the long-term effects of "oxidative stress" and cellular inflammation makes foods with the properties to fight these effects the most attractive for people looking to age well.

Citing Dr. Nicholas Perricone, she relays that the foods that are rich in antioxidants and are anti-inflammatory, are things like cold-water fish and richly-colored fruits and vegetables. Dr. Perricone, as we have discussed in previous posts, provided a list of ten "super foods" chosen for their ability to fight off the effects of age -- the acai fruit is at the very top of the list, topping all vegetables, nuts and seeds as the best food you can get with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant benefits.

While this confirms what we already knew, it's always refreshing to see people who are health advocates and experts echo what we have been telling our customers and people in general: that acai is an incredible food to eat for energy, fiber, and for its rich content of omega acids and anti-oxidants. It truly is nature's super food, and we are so glad to be able to bring it to you in a way that is sure to transmit those healthy benefits. If you are new to our site and blog, check out all of the acai products we have, including acai powder, freeze dried acai, and acai supplements and get with the acai roots lifestyle!

Mix in Some Acai on the Go

For those of us on the go, it can be difficult to get the right amount of fruits and vegetables in a diet dominated by ready-made, processed food, designed for convenience and not for health. If you are someone who is on a tight schedule and struggles to include healthy choices in your meal selection, you should use our organic acai juice powder as an addition to some of the things you normally consume throughout your day.

Many people who are trying to stay healthy, but don't have a lot of time to run to the store and always have fresh fruit on hand, choose to go to store-front juice bars to get "fresh" fruit smoothies. Made with normal fruit like strawberries, bananas, mangos, and the like, these smoothies are certainly a better option than coffee, soda, or, even worse, energy drinks, but don't pack as much of a punch as a fresh, organic acai smoothie would. Don't worry though, because we have the answer for you: next time you grab a fresh smoothie from one of these establishments, simply mix in a package of natural organic acai powder from acairoots.com. You will not only replace a less healthy beverage choice with a fruit smoothie, but you will be getting all of the benefits of having blended up fresh acai berries, a fruit that trumps all others in terms of health benefits and pure energy potential!

Acai Juice Powder may be the most convenient way of enjoying the great taste and energy boost from fresh acai berries on the go. Aside from taking the acai caplets we also offer, this is the easiest way to get a daily shot of this amazing fruit and fight the aging process, get real, natural energy, and give yourself a shot of healthy omega acids and fiber. Freeze drying fresh acai pulp is the secret to giving you the ability to keep it around all the time without sacrificing its healthy benefits and allow you to take advantage even if you don't have the time to make your own fresh smoothies or other acai dishes or drinks. You can read more about the other health benefits acai offers in the rest of our blog or on our website, and you can order your freeze dried acai powder quickly and conveniently and have it delivered directly to your door. We know you will enjoy the feeling you get from getting a taste of the Acai lifestyle!