Posts Tagged ‘Berries’

Why Dr Oz Recommended Resveratrol

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009
The discovery of Resveratrol can be traced back to a study on how French, who drink wine moderately, do not go through certain age related illnesses that Americans of the same age are experiencing. Resveratrol can be found in red wines and in certain raw ingredients such as berries and grapes. With the above-mentioned report, the interest on the anti-aging benefits of Resveratrol has increased over the years. Basically, Resveratrol is a natural antioxidant. An antioxidant is a compound tha

Açaí: Examining the Environmental Impact and Worker’s Conditions

Tuesday, September 29th, 2009
Photo credit: iateapie It’s amazing to see just how much power some celebrities hold over the masses. They can create the latest trends and sway public opinion with just a few sentences. In the case of Oprah and her sidekick Dr. Oz, turning açaí berries from a Brazilian food into a household name was simple. Background Information Açaí (pronounced ah-sah-ee) berries are the small, dark purple fruit of a type of palm tree that grows primarily in the Brazilian rain forest. They are eate