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Most of us are too busy to think about what we’re going to eat on a daily basis. It’s much easier to do that on a weekend when we don’t have to work. But what about a hectic  Wednesday? Most people barely have the time to sleep, let alone make sure they’re getting the right foods in their bodies.  

I’ve been reading more about Acai, which is a great way to integrate a Superfood into your diet because it comes in juice form. Dr. Perricone (featured on Oprah.com) believes Acai to be the number 1 Superfood.  For people like us who commute, spend (a lot) of time in the office, hit the gym, and then meet up with friends, acai is perfect for us. We can drink it as we’re doing all of those things that we do so well.   

Here’s are the benefits of Acai, courtesy of Oprah.com:

A remarkable concentration of antioxidants that help combat premature aging, with 10 times more antioxidants than red grapes and 10 to 30 times the anthocyanins of red wine.

A synergy of monounsaturated (healthy) fats, dietary fiber and phytosterols to help promote cardiovascular and digestive health.

An almost perfect essential amino acid complex in conjunction with valuable trace minerals, vital to proper muscle contraction and regeneration.

The fatty acid content in açaí resembles that of olive oil, and is rich in monounsaturated oleic acid. Oleic acid is important for a number of reasons. It helps omega-3 fish oils penetrate the cell membrane; together they help make cell membranes more supple. By keeping the cell membrane supple, all hormones, neurotransmitter and insulin receptors function more efficiently. This is particularly important because high insulin levels create an inflammatory state, and we know, inflammation causes aging.

So, sip up and fight those premature wrinkles! You can find acai juice at any health store or Whole Foods.

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