Hello Baby Boomers…here’s some more interesting information about the Asci Berry and I included a couple other notes and recipes as well of interest.
- Wonder Foods
Here’s why these three foods are practically a staple among health – conscious celebs and foodies – plus how to pronounce them, so you can casually order an Açaí Smoothie with all the cool of George Clooney.
Açaí berries (ah-sigh-EE or ah-SIGH-ee)
Brazilian surfers eat theirs with granola, and we know what their bodies look like! Packed with twice the disease-fighting antioxidants of blueberries, açaí has already made Oprah’s list of Top 10 Superfoods and The Washington Post called the blackberry-flavored fruit the “new pomegranate.”
But you may find it easier to sip yours: Celestial Seasonings sells an açaí-green tea blend, and açaí martinis are on chic bar menus everywhere.
DIY açaí fruit soda: Just mix chilled sparkling mineral water with a few ounces of açaí juice, available at health-food stores. Sip. Look cool. Feel healthy.
Quinoa (KEEN-wah)
Dry quinoa looks a bit like sesame seeds but when cooked it becomes fluffy with a hint of crunch, making it an excellent substitution for rice, cous cous, and pasta.
Quinoa’s major claim to food fame, however, is what RealAge researchers call its “nutritional profile.” A cup of quinoa has more protein than a quarter-pound hamburger and more calcium than a quart of milk.
Yowza.
It’s also loaded with iron, magnesium, and a bevy of other minerals and B vitamins. No wonder the Incas named it “the mother grain.” Try it in this warm winter salad from our friends at Eating Well.
Quinoa and Black Beans
Stir in your favorite jarred salsa for extra zing.
This is also good the next day for lunch.
Makes 2 servings, about 1/2 cup each
1 teaspoon canola oil
1/2 bell pepper, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped red onion
1/2 cup canned black beans, rinsed
2 tablespoons broth (or water)
1/2 cup hot quinoa (cook according to package directions)
Heat oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add bell pepper and onion and cook until almost tender. Add beans and broth (or water) to the pan. Cook until heated through. Stir in quinoa.
Per serving: 162 calories; 4 g fat (0 g sat); 0 mg cholesterol; 27 g carbohydrate; 6 g protein; 4 g fiber; 60 mg sodium; 224 mg potassium.
Matcha (MAH-cha)
When you drink a cuppa matcha (also spelled maccha), you’re getting green tea’s powerful antioxidants to the max, because you’re actually consuming the whole green tea leaf in powdered form.
In Japan, slightly bitter matcha is traditionally served syrupy thick. But in the US, you’ll find matcha stirred into lattes, sprinkled on ice cream, and used to bolster energy drinks and turn smoothies into pick-me-ups (it’s said to boost alertness). Just be respectful of matcha if you’re caffeine sensitive: Ounce for ounce, it has almost as much caffeine as coffee.
To rev up a hot homemade latte, whisk in 1/2 teaspoon of the powder.
For a quick summer cooler, blend 1 1/2 teaspoon with a cup of milk and some ice cubes.
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~The Baby Boomer Queen~
March 22, 2007 at 12:40 am
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March 30, 2007 at 12:57 pm
I drink mine in a smoothie every day!!
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Good for you girl!
I love the juice !
I get jacked on the juice every day
Have you heard about trying it on your skin though…it is AMAZING!
Mona Vie to the rescue of sunburn…dry skin…and the U of F is using/testing it to fight Luekemia cells…on their web site…you can see for your self…just type in Asci Berry.
Contact me if you need any assistance…I will be glad to help.
Smiles and would peace,
~The Baby Boomer Queen~
Sharon
October 28, 2010 at 12:15 am
some of the health foods that i always eat are those gluten free foods.*`
January 28, 2012 at 12:16 am
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1) Fruits and green vegetables are low calorie foods, so over weight persons should use these more frequently.
2) One should avoid intake of too much salt. Salt may be a factor for increasing the body weight.
3) Milk products like cheese, butter should be avoided because these are rich in fat. Meat and non-vegetarian foods should also be avoided.
4) Spices like dry ginger, cinnamon, black pepper etc. are good for loosing weight and can be used in a number of ways.
5) Rice and potato which contain a lot of carbohydrates should be avoided among cereals wheat is good.
6) Vegetables like bitter gourd (Karela), and bitter variety of drumstick are useful for loosing weight.
7) Taking of honey is an excellent home remedy for obesity. It mobilizes the extra deposited fat in the body and puts it into circulation, which is utilized as energy for normal functions. One should start with small quantity of about 10 GMs. or a tablespoonful to be taken with hot water. It is good to take it in early morning. A teaspoonful of fresh lemon juice may also be added.
8) Fasting on honey and lime juice is highly beneficial in the treatment of obesity without the loss of energy and appetite. In this mode of treatment, one teaspoonful of fresh honey should be mixed with a juice of half a lime in a glass of lukewarm water. It can be taken several times in a day at regular intervals.
9) Cabbage is considered to be an effective remedy for loosing weight. This vegetable inhibits the conversion of sugar and other carbohydrates into fat. Hence, it is of great value in weight reduction. It can be taken raw or cooked.
10) Exercise is an important part of weight reduction plan. It helps to use up calories stored in body as fat. In addition, it also relieves tension and tones up the muscles of the body. Walking is the best exercise to begin with and may be followed by running, swimming, rowing.
11) Lime juice is excellent for weight reduction. Juice of a lime mixed in a glass of warm water and sweetened with honey should be taken every morning on an empty stomach.
12) Acai Berry. It is a natural weight loss supplement that is not harmful and will boost fat metabolism and fights fatigue.Oprah Winfrey even recommends the use of Acai Berry Select.
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