by Anna Kho on January 26, 2012
Different Types Of Cherries
Cherries are one of today’s “super fruits”, and do you know that such super fruits are of thousands in types? There are almost 54 Prunus species that bear the common name cherry. The most common of these comes from the Prunus avium (commonly known as the sweet cherry) and Prunus cerasus (as the sour cherry) – both commonly used in cooking.
A wide range of the wild cherry comes through most of Europe, western Asia, and parts of the northern Africa. Most cherries usually have a very short growing season and grow in most temperate latitudes. In North America, cherries begin to grow in the month of June (appears to be the first three fruits to ripen) and can be found in the valleys of Okanagan.
The most popular among the sweet cherries are the Bing, Lambert, King, Brooks, Rainier and Tulare. On the other hand, the most common in the group of sour cherries are the Montgomery, Nanking and Evans.
Visit Antioxidant Fruits to read and learn more about all the different types of cherries.
by Anna Kho on January 25, 2012
Acai Berry
The Acai berry is one of the most powerful antioxidants on earth due to its rich source of anthocyanins and flavonoids. Acai berries nowadays are commonly used as natural health supplements available in capsule or tablet forms. Acai berry supplements are more effective than acai berry fruit or juice. Researches have shown that almost all acai berry benefits are lost in the first 8 hours from its harvest. On the other hand, acai berry supplements use berries that are freeze-dried immediately after their harvest keeping the nutrients still intact.
Acai berries are also a great source of protein, amino acids, fiber, enzymes, iron, omega fatty acids (healthy fats), minerals (such as calcium, potassium, magnesium, etc.) and carbohydrates. Such nutrients help fight dreadful diseases at the same time assist our bodies in building a strong and healthy immune system that can help fight outrageous infections.
The acai berry being a powerful antioxidant serves as a natural remedy for cardiovascular ailments, cancer of all types, heart conditions, allergies, diarrhea, auto-immune disorders, and many more. Acai berry also acts as anti bacterial and antimutagenic.
For maximum benefit, an acai berry supplement should be taken with the proper dosage. Get healthy now with acai berry “the super antioxidant!”
