What’s a superfood?

There’s no scientific definition of a superfood and the term itself is somewhat controversial.

In fact, some nutritionists and dietitians believe that the word shouldn’t be used at all. They argue that labelling some foods as ‘super’ will make other foods appear less appealing or worthwhile. Since variety is the key to a nutritious, balanced diet, they’re concerned that some people might favour ‘superfoods’ and exclude other foods from their diets altogether, leading to an excess of some nutrients and a shortfall of others. The term has even been banned on food packaging in some countries.

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Your skin is the barrier between your body and the outside world, and every day it is exposed to pollution, sunlight, cigarette smoke and other factors that impact its health and appearance. All of these, as well as many of the body’s normal physiological processes, can culminate in the production of free radicals.

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We ware very excited to see that Miranda Kerr and even her entire family has been enjoying eating the wonderful Acai Berry. Eating it daily and reeking the benefits of all the amazing nutrition that the Acai berry has to offer. We have seen a lot of hype in the states from celebrities on Acai, it is good to see some of our own favorouties are gertting healthy from Acai too!.

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After 4 years of hard work distributing the wonderful Acai Berry and growing distribution through health food stores and Pharmacies across the country, things are starting to ramp up. RioLife has made it into the top 3 finalists for the My Business Awards in  the “fastest growing small business” category. Entrants in this category must show sustainable growth over the past 2 financial years and managing its expansion strategically.

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At RioLife, we’re as passionate about the environment and communities our acai berries come from as we are about the berries themselves. (And since we famously can’t get through a single day without a delicious and energising RioLife acai bowl for breakfast, you know that means we’re pretty passionate!)

Unlike most other industries in the Amazon basin, the harvesting of acai berries doesn’t involve the destruction of the precious trees that make this region so unique, harbour a plethora of wildlife and act as the lungs of the earth, continuously converting carbon dioxide back into life-giving oxygen for all of us.

In fact, the harvesting of acai is one of only a handful of sustainable commercial initiatives identified by Greenpeace as having the capacity to make a meaningful difference to the deforestation of the region.

The main commercial activities in the Amazon are logging and farming, both of which involve the clearing of trees in an alarming, unsustainable, and often illegal manner.

In contrast, the harvesting of acai berries does not involve deforestation.

It’s a win-win-win situation. The jungle is protected from land clearing, the locals earn an income, and here in Australia we get to enjoy antioxidant-rich acai berries safe in the knowledge that we’re contributing to the health and sustainability of the Amazon.

Key to the environmental success of the acai industry has been the realisation among local communities of how valuable and financially viable it is for them to keep the açaí palms alive so the berries can be harvested over and over again.

Education obviously plays a major role here, both in terms of local awareness of the economic value of acai berries and the issues associated with deforestation, and also in providing employment opportunities outside of the mainstream farming and logging industries.

So, having a fair trade-based business relationship with the workers who gather and process our 100% wild harvested and certified organic acai berries is not enough for us. We also believe it’s important to help educate their kids.

Since RioLife opened its doors in 2005, we’ve been donating a percentage of all retail sales to help build and fund schools in this part of the Amazon.

With your support, we’re thrilled that RioLife and the registered charity ACAIMU are now providing schooling and medical and dental care for nearly 100 children, many of whom would otherwise be unable to go to school due to the remoteness of their homes.

The children are transported to the school by boat, fed a meal, and given lessons in reading, writing, maths, environmental studies, home economics and crafts and social living in the community.

We’re committed to creating a healthy, sustainable future for these children and the region they live in, and with every purchase of RioLife Freeze-Dried Acai berry Powder, you’re contributing to that goal.

As they say in Brazil, obrigado. Thanks!

The pulp of acai berries may counter the effects of a high-fat diet and reduce the risk of developing high blood cholesterol levels, says a new study with rats from Brazil.
Animals fed a high-fat diet and supplemented with acai pulp had lower levels of total and non-HDL cholesterol, compared to animals just eating a high-fat diet, according to findings published in Nutrition.
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What are the Seven Benefits of Riolife Acai Berries?

The Acai (pronounced Ah-Sigh-Ee) berry is a fruit packed with an amazing range of nutritional and health benefits. This small berry from the Brazilian Amazon is so packed with essential nutrients that it is in a nutritional class of its own!

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Acai Berry Heart Friendly Nutrients!

It is known 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.

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Whether you are competing or just training for personal health and satisfaction, it is important to have a well-balanced diet. A good training diet allows you to feel confidant in all levels of competition and maximizes your body!s ability to adapt to your training,therefore maximizing performance.

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Acai Berry provides Sustained Energy!

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

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