Miss Australia with RioLife Organic Acai Berry

Miss Australia 2007 Caroline Pemberton explains the benefits of RioLife acai berries and RioLife's NEW 100% Certified Organic Freeze Dried Acai berry powder. She shows us some quick and easy recipe...

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RioLife's Acai Nutrition Guide (Part 6) - Presented by nutriesca.com.au

5. Sustained Energy

What can you eat that will give you sustained energy throughout the day? Açaí? Yes!

What does this exotic fruit have that gives you sustained energy throughout the day?

Carbohydrates and fibre. But not all carbohydrates give you sustained energy. Carbohydrates, when digested, release glucose, or sugar into our blood. Some carbohydrates cause the sugar to be released very quickly, whereas others cause it to be released more slowly. The measure of the extent of the sugar rise caused after a food is eaten is called the Glycemic Index (or GI). The lower the GI of a food, the slower the food is digested and absorbed, producing a gradual rather than quick rise in blood sugar levels. Foods such as white bread or jelly beans, when eaten, cause your blood sugar to rise very quickly. A blood sugar that is too high or too low is dangerous for our bodies. So when sugar rises, it stimulates our organ, the pancreas, to release insulin into the blood. Insulin tells all our cells to open up their “gates” and let sugar in. This then causes the blood sugar level to drop again. When we consume foods that release sugar quickly, our bodies tend to release too much insulin. Too much insulin means that too much sugar is taken up by our cells, and causes our sugar level to drop to under normal levels. This is what you usually feel after a sugar “rush”. It does not give you sustained energy and tends to make you feel tired and fatigued.

Açaí pulp has a glycemic load of 0.5. The glycemic load (GL) is a relatively new way to determine the impact of carbohydrate in our blood. It gives a fuller picture than GI alone, since it considers the amount of carbohydrate consumed. A GL of 10 or less is considered low, therefore helping control blood sugar levels and lowering the risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease. Açaí pulp has a glycemic load of 0.5, meaning that it gives you the sustained energy needs for today’s busy lifestyle.

The dietary fibre in Açaí acts like a sponge, mixes with all the digestive juices in our bodies, binds to the good we have eaten, and helps to slow down digestion. Instead of getting a sugar rush after a meal, the sugar is released slowly, giving you sustained energy! This also helps control appetite and delays hunger. Which means that it may help prevent weight gain and therefore your risk of obesity.

Unlike most juices, most of Açaí’s kilo joules come not from sugar but from the healthful unsaturated omega-6 and omega-9 fats. This is one juice you can fell good about drinking! It will fill you up due to its fibre content and at the same time five you sustained energy, unlike other fruit juices! Açaí is usually mixes with apple juice, which has a low GI- to give you the same sustained energy as a Açaí smoothie. So next time that you are looking for a pick-me-up, look for Açaí at your local health food store or order it online.

Independent author: Flavia Fayet from www.nutriesca.com.au - info@nutriesca.com.au
Flavia Fayet has completed her Masters of Nutrition and Dietetics at the University of Sydney, and is currently working on her PHD. She is a respected Dietician and lecturer at Sydney University.
Copyright (c) Nutriesca 2006

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RioLife's Acai Nutrition Guide (Part 5) - Presented by nutriesca.com.au

4. Heart friendly nutrients

We know that certain diets promote heart disease. And we also know that the proper diet can help reduce heart risk, even if you have risk factors which cannot change (such as age, genetics and family history of the disease). However, we also know that the lifestyle factors such as diet, exercise and smoking are modifiable!  That’s great news.

One of the key aspects of a heart friendly diet is the inclusion of fruits and vegetables and the replacement of saturated fat in the diet by unsaturated fats.

Numerous research studies have shown that a diet rich in fruits and vegetables can reduce heart disease and stroke by 25%! So what about these foods that help reduce our risk?

It is believed that it’s the abundance of antioxidants. One way that antioxidants guard against heart disease is by protecting the LDL, or bad cholesterol from oxidizing - which is what forms plaque in our arteries and hence causes atherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries.

Acai is cholesterol-free. It is naturally cholesterol-free since cholesterol only comes from animal products! Why do we want to lower our cholesterol? This is because it is linked to heart disease. Açaí is not only cholesterol-free, but low in the heart-clogging saturated fat and high in the heart-friendly unsaturated fats and fibre. Together, these nutrients help reduce your cholesterol, making Açaí a heart-healthy fruit!

Let’s take a look at the types of fat in Açaí. There are three types of fats found in our foods. Saturated fat, polyunsaturated fay, and monounsaturated fat. Polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats tend to be liquid at room temperature (your vegetable oils, with the exception of coconut and palm which are mainly saturated).

Açaí is low in saturated fats. These are the fats that increase your cholesterol and clog up your arteries. Açaí contains the unsaturated fats omega-6 and omega-9 (a classification  of the type of unsaturated fats), which reduce LDL-cholesterol levels (think L = Low, so we want them to be low in our blood) when they replace saturated fats in our diet.

Açaí is richer in monounsaturated fats than polyunsaturated fats. Monounsaturated fats maintain the good HDL-cholesterol levels (think H = healthy, or you want it to be high) in our blood. Monounsaturated fats are less susceptible to oxidation than polyunsaturated oils. This makes monounsaturated fats a heart-healthy choice. These fatty acids maintain the cell membrane’s fluidity, which allows our hormones, neurotransmitters, and insulin receptors to function more efficiently. Other sources of monounsaturated fats include olive oil, macadamia oil and canola oil.

The berry’s synergy of monounsaturated (healthy) fats, dietary fibre, and antioxidants make it a heart friendly fruit!

Independent author: Flavia Fayet from http://www.nutriesca.com.au/- info@nutriesca.com.au
Flavia Fayet has completed her Masters of Nutrition and Dietetics at the University of Sydney, and is currently working on her PHD. She is a respected Dietician and lecturer at Sydney University.
Copyright (c) Nutriesca 2006

FREE Acai special extended until 31st May on RioLife's online store

Due to the overwhelmingly positive response from this month's special we have decided to extend it to 31st May 2009, and make it even more attractive. Just spend 150 dollars or more on the RioLife online store in one transaction and you will receive 1 x 150g Pure Dried Acai absolutely FREE. No strings attached.

Just tell us you would love your free product in the comment section of your order.

You may want to get your friends together and place a group order, grab a late mothers day gift, or just stock up!

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RioLife's Acai Nutrition Guide (Part 4) - Presented by nutriesca.com.au

3. Gut Healthy Fibre

“Eat more fibre”. Easy to say but hard to do? You have probably heard that before, but why is fibre so good for us?

A high fibre diet (approximately 30-40g per day) reduces your risk of chronic disease. It is also a great way to help you feel full quicker and lose weight.

Fibre comes from plant foods: whole grain cereals, vegetables, legumes, fruit, nuts and seeds, and is necessary for your gut to function properly. However, it is important to drink plenty of fluids in order for the fibre to swell and act as a sponge and regulate your gut movement.

Fibre acts like a sponge and soaks up sugar in the foods you ear, and releases it slowly, helping control your blood sugar levels. It also reduces cholesterol absorption and excretion, therefore reducing your blood cholesterol and your risk of heart disease. But that’s not all, foods that are high in fibre expand in your stomach and intestine like a sponge, to help you feel full, and these foods tend to be those low in energy. These foods are said to have low energy density. If you compare to a bag of lollies, there is no fibre in it and they are very high in energy, and lollies don’t act like a sponge and expand in your stomach to help you feel full and stop eating!

Açaí can help you bulk up your diet with fibre, and therefore decrease its energy density. This way you’ll be eating less energy for the same weight of food and therefore hep prevent weight gain and your risk of obesity! Pure Dried Açaí has a relatively high fibre content of 1.35g (per 5g serve) compared with an apple (1.8g) or a weetbix (1.8g). In an Açaí smoothie with 3 scoops of Pure Dried Açaí powder, you get around 4g of dietary fibre! The new recommended intake for Australia and New Zealand suggest we consume 30g of fibre.

Independent author: Flavia Fayet from http://www.nutriesca.com.au/- info@nutriesca.com.au
FlaviaFayet has completed her Masters of Nutrition and Dietetics at theUniversity of Sydney, and is currently working on her PHD. She is arespected Dietician and lecturer at Sydney University.
Copyright (c) Nutriesca 2006

The Legend of Acai

Once upon a not so long time ago, there was a village at the edge of the Pará river in the Amazon. Times were hard, but the village grew and grew and grew, until one day there was no more food left for anyone. The chief of the village had to make the very hard decision to have all newborn babies sacrificed.

This chief had a daughter called Iaça, who soon gave birth to a little baby girl. The chief was heartbroken, but had to order that his new granddaughter be sacrificed to be fair to everyone else.

Iaça was devastated and cried day and night, going for long days without food or drink and not leaving her house at all. Then one night, she heard the crying of a baby that seemed to be coming from the forest. She dragged herself out of her hut and followed the sound into the surrounding forest, even though she was very weak from having had no food.

The chief woke up the next morning to learn that his daughter had gone missing. He quickly organized a search party and set out to look for her.They found Iaça dead, with a smile on her face, underneath a palm tree that was laden with dark purple fruit. In gratitude for the find of this new food source, the people named the fruit after Iaça (Açaí is Iaça spelled backwards). The chief lifted his orders, and the village prospered thereafter. Some say that the village grew to become the city of Belém in the state of Pará, Brazil.

The legend of Acai (Ah-Sigh-Ee) - tell us your story

The month of April is almost over, and you may be feeling the warmth of summer slowly ebbing away. The air is crisp and the mornings are more refreshing!

This month we'd like to share in stories of Acai. Please email us and tell us about your experience with RioLife acai and we will send out 1 FREE 150g tub of Pure Dried Acai for the best stories. If you would like to be featured on our web site as a testimonial just include a little picture of yourself. Send your story to info@riolife.com.au

Our special for this month is 1 FREE 150g RioLife Pure Dried Acai with every order over $200 placed before Monday 11th May. Just mention in the comments section of your order that you would like to claim your free product.

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Learn some exciting new ways to use acai

RioLife Pure Dried acai is a versatile item for Beauty and Health on the Go!!

This collection of homemade organic facial masks is sure to please.

Note that citrus ingredients are better for taming oily skin and that you can always substitute another fruit in place of a citrus fruit if you have dry skin.

Bananas are best for dry skin, but you may find that substituting an apple may work better in certain recipes (like the citrus delight mask). Remember to always use organic ingredients so that your skin is not absorbing more chemical toxins.

You can use RioLife Pure Dried Acai in virtually every recipe you can imagine whether it’s a beauty formula - such as homemade raw recipes Or food, fruits, yoghurt, cocktails and more.

Friends Night In
Have some Rio cocktails and a Rio Beauty Party.

Fact: RioLife Pure Dried Acai is naturally moisturising. Used straight out of the jar, it’s fibres make it an instant exfoliant whilst the essential fatty acids assist in maintaining a dewy finish. It has up to 200 times more anthocyanins than Red Wine making it an amazing Antioxidant Boost for your skin, and and it’s rich in Vitamin E which makes it an ideal aid for skin problems, grazes, blemishes and scars.

Acai Citrus Delight

A luxurious creamy mask for oily skins that naturally exfoliates. If you have dry skin substitute citrus for another fruit.

1/2 Scoop RioLife Acai
1/4 Lemon (peeled, seeded & mushed)
1 Tablespoon Cream Cheese

Mix well, apply liberally to a clean face and avoid delicate eye area. Lie back and relax for 15 minutes. Rinse off with warm water.
 
 
Relax-AAH-sigh-EEE

3 of natures best kept secrets; Acai, Avocado and Honey - Easy, inExpensive and Effective.

1 Scoop RioLife Acai
1/4 Mashed Avocado
1 Tablespoon Honey

Mix well, apply liberally to a clean face and avoid delicate eye area. Let this sit for 10 - 20 minutes. Rinse off with warm water.


We at RioLife would love to hear how you go with this whole play. And is you have any stories to share about different ways that you have experimented with our Pure Dried Acai!

We are also very interested to hear from you if you have any questions and would love to assist in any way.
 
If you would like more recipes, or want to send us your own - click here to email us.

The truth about acai weight loss scams

Firstly, the Acai berry isn’t some “magic key” to weight loss. It’s not an “amazing weight loss secret from the Amazon” that will cause you to lose “20 pounds in one week” as some marketing hype from overseas might try to lead you to believe. Ever since the Açaí berry diet was mentioned on Oprah, crazy products and claims are popping up everywhere. Don’t be duped into any of the free trials or network marketing products which are overpriced and may not deliver the results they promise.

The claims they make are rarely backed by scientific studies and proper research. Like the old saying goes, if it sounds too good to be true it probably is.

However, combined with proper diet and exercise, the Acai berry can be an excellent weight loss aid. It’s natural combination of antioxidants, dietary fibre, carbohydrates, essential fatty acids, amino acids, phytosterols, vitamins and minerals work together to help your body function better, process food easier, and burn fat more efficiently. Let’s break down how these parts of the Açaí berry could aid people in reaching their perfect weight…

When compared with skipping breakfast, which slow your metabolism down, eating a balanced breakfast can help boost your metabolism. A complete Rio smoothie containing Açaí will provide you with the goodness of a balanced breakfast. Ask RioLife for our recipe suggestions for a Rio Smoothie.

A high fibre diet (approximately 30-40g per day) acts like a sponge to soak up sugar, releasing it slowly to help control blood sugar levels and reduce cholesterol absorption and excretion. Fibre will also help you feel fuller, and less likely to make unhealthy meal choices. Pure Dried acai contains around 30% fibre.

Heart friendly nutrients and omega-6 and omega-9 reduce LDL-cholesterol. Acai contains a synergy of monounsaturated fats, dietary fibre and antioxidants.

Carbohydrates & Fibre increase energy and stamina, and provide an energy profile from good-for-you fatty acids. A low Glycemic Load also ensures sustained energy release.

Vitamin E, Iron, Calcium, Magnesion & Phosphorus for general well being.

Carbohydrates, protein, fats and minerals provide athletes with the fuel to perform at optimum levels and exercise longer.