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Acai Berries
Why eat them: 'This little berry is one of the most nutritious and powerful foods in the world' says dermatologist and nutrition expert Dr Nicholas Perricone. Acai (pronounced ah-sigh-ee) taste delicious, like a vibrant blend of berries and chocolate and are packed with antioxidants, amino acids, and essential fatty acids – they contain ten times more antioxidants than red grapes - and ten to thirty times the anthocyanins of red wine. Anthocyanins help promote cardiovascular health, digestive tract health and are vital to muscle function - so great for when you’re hitting the gym. How: You can buy it in powder form like Super Berry Powder, or ready-made acai drinks like Age Defence from Together Health, but what really packs the best nutritional punch is Dr Periconne’s recommended way to eat acai - as an unsweetened pulp - just mix it into a smoothie. Age Defence Drinks, £1.79 per 150ml bottle by Together Health available at leading health food stores, cafés and soon at leading department stores. ![]() |
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