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Stevia, a sweet herb from South America, has been proven to be a safe sugar substitute. Stevia is 330 times sweeter than sugar, so a little goes a long way. Claiming inadequate safety research, the FDA had long refused the herb from being included on the “generally recognized as safe” (GRAS) list. Up until last year, all forms of stevia could only be sold as dietary supplements. Once the parent companies of both Pepsi and Coca-Cola discovered how to manipulate and patent stevia, however, it suddenly became safe to use as a sweetener and is now sold on grocery store shelves in packets similar to the artificial sweeteners. The FDA reluctantly added the natural stevia extract to the GRAS list as well. |
Certified Organic BERRY RADICAL Superfood
Author: Mooreganics // Category: Nutrition, Product ReviewIt’s all in the purity of the ingredients (certified organic means certified pure) and the ORAC units.
Our ingredients – organic raw cacao powder, arabica coffee fruit, olive juice, pomegranate, goji, acai, blueberries, raspberries, and strawberries…
ORAC units: what they do and why they’re so vitally important:
Understanding Damaging Free Radicals and Why We Need Antioxidants
Oxidation occurs when free radicals (highly reactive, high-energy particles) ricochet wildly throughout the body and damage cells. Free radicals can be produced within the body by natural biological processes or introduced from outside via tobacco smoke, toxins, pollutants, and sub-optimal eating habits. Free radicals are believed to accelerate the progression of cancer, cardiovascular disease, rheumatoid arthritis, chronic fatigue, and age-related diseases. Antioxidants found in fruits and vegetables help to neutralise free radicals in our bodies.
The Critical Benefits of ORAC Units to the Health of Our Bodies
ORAC, short for Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity, is a standardised measurement of the total antioxidant power of a substance. Antioxidant power is the ability to neutralize oxygen free radicals. The more free radicals a substance can absorb, the higher its ORAC score. Nutritionists recommend that we consume around 5000 ORAC units per day to significantly impact antioxidant activity in the body and reduce free radical damage. One serving (half a cup) of fruits or vegetables provides approximately 500 ORAC units. If you’re not eating at least 10 servings of fruits and vegetables a day, you’re not getting the recommended amount of daily ORAC units to mop-up the damage caused by free radicals in your body.
The ORAC (total) score of 1 gram of our Berry Radical antioxidant superfood is 1,175. So one 3.5g serving of Berry Radical contains over 4000 ORAC units! One 105g tub contains 123,375 ORAC units.
For detailed information about this powerful health product visit our website.
It never pays to cut corners
If you’re like many people these days, you hit the ground running with too many things to do, and often don’t have time to sit down for breakfast – the most important meal of the day. BUT you do feel good about grabbing an energy, protein or vegetable drink, yogurt or breakfast bar, especially since your morning coffee already filled you up. Who could go wrong there?
Unfortunately, you can. Aspartame and Sucralose, synthetic sweeteners that can harm your body, are found in some of the so-called, healthy, supplemental drinks and foods mentioned above. Aspartame breaks down into two dangerous chemical compounds in the human body: formic acid and formaldehyde. Formic acid is an irritant – the same chemical produced by fire ants – and doesn’t belong in the bloodstream. Formaldehyde is a known carcinogenic (cancer causing) preservative. It causes allergies, contact dermatitis, headaches, and chronic fatigue. The noxious vapor is extremely irritating to the mucous membranes of the eyes, nose and throat.
What the research reveals
NaturalNews (NaturalNews.com) informs us that scientists from Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston have revealed results from a study outlining some of the effects of artificial sweeteners on the body. Conducted on a group of 3,000 women, the results indicated that those who drank two or more artificially-sweetened beverages a day doubled their risk of more-rapid-than-normal kidney function decline. The 11-year study evaluated the effects of all sweetened drinks on progressive kidney decline and discovered that two or more diet drinks leads to a two-fold increase in rapid kidney decline incidences.
When [the artificial sweetener] aspartame was first approved in the 1970s under the name “NutraSweet”, studies were submitted as supposed proof that the artificial chemical was safe. The FDA initially approved the chemical in 1974 for use in a limited number of foods based upon the studies submitted by G.D. Searle Co., the company that invented aspartame.
A discovery made shortly thereafter by a research psychiatrist found that aspartic acid, a primary ingredient in aspartame, caused holes to form in the brains of mice. Investigation revealed that aspartame had caused tumours, seizures, brain holes, and death in many of the studies. All negative findings had been altered or scrubbed from the final reports delivered to the FDA when aspartame was first reviewed.
A study published in the January, 2008 issue of the Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health revealed that the newer artificial sweetener, sucralose, alters gut microflora and inhibits the assimilation of dietary nutrients.
The EU Food Commission, Canadian health officials, and the U.S. FDA all rejected the initial studies submitted by McNeil Nutritionals, the marketers of sucralose, because of the negative results. However they encouraged the company to continue researching until they “got it right”. McNeil simply lowered the levels of sucralose used in their studies until an acceptable limit was found. After several tries, sucralose was finally approved.
A sweet substitute
Stevia, a sweet herb from South America, has been proven to be a safe sugar substitute. Stevia is 330 times sweeter than sugar, so a little goes a long way. Claiming inadequate safety research, the FDA had long refused the herb from being included on the “generally recognized as safe” (GRAS) list. Up until last year, all forms of stevia could only be sold as dietary supplements. Once the parent companies of both Pepsi and Coca-Cola discovered how to manipulate and patent stevia, however, it suddenly became safe to use as a sweetener and is now sold on grocery store shelves in packets similar to the artificial sweeteners. The FDA reluctantly added the natural stevia extract to the GRAS list as well.
Source: MiTimes012
If you are feeling betrayed by food companies that claim to have your best health in mind, you should be. The question to ask is why these harmful chemical additives are being added to what is being advertised as “healthy foods” and “smart choices” to begin your day.
And remember, our kids are consuming these supplemental drinks and foods too, and we’re sticking them in their lunch boxes thinking we’re doing something loving and nurturing.
What is the bottom line for a company who manufacturers and sells potentially dangerous products under the guise of “health drinks and food” – your health or their bank accounts?
Our bottom line is to get you and your loved ones healthy!
That’s why we’re offering this 10% discount on Berry Radical, so that you can experience the pure, feel good, health building properties of this potent, energizing drink. Simply enter Promotion Code berry10 during checkout.
The certified organic way to look and feel good
Scientific research shows that neutralizing free radical damage is the smartest way to prevent premature ageing. But it requires a lot of time and effort: even those Australians who strive to eat seven serves of fruit and veg each day struggle to obtain the level of nutrients required for optimal health on a regular basis
The new look of miessence Berry Radical is a simple, pure way to achieve a daily antioxidant boost. “Berry Radical has been reformulated by adding even more of the antioxidant berries and we’ve repackaged it into a new easy-serve container,“ says creator Narelle Chenery. “If you don’t consume the recommended amount of fruit and vegetables – 7 servings or 3.5 cups equivalent – you really need Berry Radical to increase your antioxidant levels and general wellbeing.”
Each heaped teaspoon of miessence Berry Radical contains a potent combination of 9 of the most antioxidant-rich certified organic superfoods on the planet. The ingredients have been scientifically proven by Brunswick Laboratories, a world leader in oxidative stress research, to neutralize free radical damage caused by environmental pollution, cigarette smoke and poor diet.
“Even those of us who eat well at home and exercise regularly are exposed to varying levels of pollution, cigarette smoke and processed or pre-prepared foods each day,” says Narelle. “A daily dose of delicious Berry Radical helps slow the damaging elements of modern life that cause illness and ageing. It’s so convenient – just a teaspoonful of the cocoa and berry-rich powder in a smoothie or just add hot water, sweetener and milk, and you’re giving your body the power to mop up damaging free radicals.”
Berry Radical is a healthy way to start the day and a great energy-boosting alternative for those who can’t kick the caffeine habit. Simply blend with hot water, rice milk or soy milk and sweeten to taste.
What are free radicals and why do we need antioxidants?
Oxidation occurs when free radicals (highly reactive particles) ricochet wildly through the body and damage cells. Free radicals are a by-product of the body’s natural biological processes and are also introduced into our bodies via tobacco smoke, toxins, pollutants and unhealthy eating habits. Free radicals are believed to accelerate the progression of cancer and age-related diseases. However, scientists have found that antioxidants found in fresh fruit and vegetables can neutralise free radicals.
What are ORAC Units and how many do we need?
ORAC, short for Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity, is a measurement of the total antioxidant power of a substance. The more free radicals a substance can absorb, the higher its ORAC score.
Nutritionists recommend around 5000 ORAC Units per day or ideally 10 servings (5 cups) of fruit and vegetables. One serving of miessence Berry Radical contains over 4000 ORAC Units, so you’re well on your way to the daily requirement.