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How Does Fruta Vida Compare With Other Popular Health Beverages When You Look At Each Product's ORAC Value? Why Is This Important To Your Energy Level & Health?Fruta Vida International...
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urge you to review this page thoroughly. It will help you better understand why the 3 superfoods in Fruta Vida have been so effective in helping
our clients regain their energy and improve their health, while other products have failed them...
More importantly, it will help you understand why those results have been long-term.
If your body is deficient in antioxidants, your immune system has more than likely been compromised and weakened by free radicals (more on free radicals in a moment)... Particularly if you have other health challenges on top of "being tired all the time."
*Note: Those other health challenges (whether diagnosed or undiagnosed) could very well be a significant contributor to your excessive tiredness and fatigue.
You may have read or heard the term "ORAC" used when discussing many of the popular health beverages today. Even if you haven't heard of the term ORAC before, you should be aware of it.
Just what does ORAC mean? ... Is it important? ... What is its relevance to your body's immune system and antioxidants? ... How is it relevant to our body's energy level?
Below you'll find some helpful information that you can use as a guide to better understand the relevance in the ORAC value of any health supplement or health beverage when evaluating its ability to help you combat fatigue.
Today's Processed
Foods
The nutritional value
in today's processed foods has been compromised substantially. Filling
your body with nutrient-poor calories is like filling your car with watered
down gasoline. Today's foods are, in a sense, hollow and lacking.
With the right nutrition, you could have the energy to go hiking, bicycle riding, swimming, skiing, perhaps just taking a long walk, or even roller blading. In more practical terms, you could simply live "a much healthier lifestyle."
Imagine if your body had everything it needed to properly fight off infection and illness? Too many people needlessly suffer from aches, pains, fatigue, illnesses, and diseases. Your body does, in fact, have everything needed to maintain optimal health, but only if it receives the nutrition your body requires.
To help you better understand the importance of the ORAC value in a food, and how this can directly affect your energy level, you must first know what free radicals are, and what impact they can have on our bodies.
Free Radicals
Free radicals are not evil
or bad - in moderation. Our body performs many functions, and there will
always be some free radicals created. However, if the level of free
radicals gets too high in the body, you can run into major problems.
Numerous diseases and health issues, including extreme fatigue - and
even chronic fatigue syndrome, have
been linked to high levels of free radicals.
One of the more common types of free radicals are oxygen free radicals. These are oxygen atoms in our body that are missing an electron. You know the rust you see on the side of your car? Well, the same thing basically happens inside our body. Oxidative stress is what it is called when oxygen free radicals start to cause damage in your body.
What causes Free Radicals? Breathing, eating, moving - basically living! Yes, basically any stress we put on our body can cause free radicals. While obvious things like polluted air, smoking, stressful events in our lives, and unhealthy foods can cause free radicals - many "healthy" activities can also create free radicals. Almost any type of exercise will put stress on our body and also create free radicals.
Free radicals
are also the compounds
that often cause the body to grow wrinkled (pre-mature aging) and develop degenerative diseases.
Free radicals are reactive and as previously mentioned, can be very dangerous forms of oxygen that enter
the body as the result of pollution, sunlight, and chemicals in the
environment. Most free radicals in our bodies are there as a by-product of our
own metabolism. When cells in our body use oxygen and hydrogen to make energy, positive
and negative charges (atoms) are moved around, and elements that are normally
stable become charged and unstable. These charged and unstable particles are
called free radicals.
In addition to strongly
contributing to the effects of aging (wrinkled skin and degenerative
diseases), free radicals are also implicated in one of the most frightening
diseases of our time: cancer. Studies have shown that certain cells, when
damaged by free radicals, begin to reproduce out of control. If these cells
are allowed to carry on reproducing, they can become cancerous.
Free radicals can also weaken the immune system significantly, and affect our body's ability to fight off cardiovascular disease (heart disease) and its associated complications, such as strokes. Free radicals can also have an adverse affect on your energy level because your immune system has been weakened.
Antioxidants to the rescue - So, how do you turn a free radical into a harmless cell? You give the free radical the extra electron it so desperately wants. What substance can supply this extra electron? You guessed it - antioxidants. Antioxidants are any substances that prevent or slow the oxidation process (More on oxidation in the body in a moment). Remember, free radicals cause oxidation - and antioxidants prevent oxidation. Antioxidants work by donating an electron to a free radical so it becomes a stable oxygen molecule.
OK, but what does the term ORAC
have to with these Free radicals in our body and antioxidants? What is ORAC? What does it
mean for the foods I eat?
ORAC
stands for Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity. This is just a fancy way
of saying, "How well does a certain food help my body fight diseases
like cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and many other health challenges,
along with their associated side effects, such as chronic fatigue or
tiredness."
The National Institute on Aging developed the ORAC method, and the US Department of Agriculture and Brunswick Labs have been instrumental in perfecting the ORAC assay procedure and testing various foods to determine ORAC levels. ORAC measures the ability of just about any substance to subdue oxygen free radicals in the test tube.
In short, ORAC is a lab assay that can measure the antioxidant activity of any substance, and give it a number. The higher the ORAC number - the stronger the antioxidant properties of the substance. Antioxidants are intimately involved in the prevention of cellular damage - a common pathway for cancer, aging, a variety of other diseases, along with excessive tiredness and fatigue.
Antioxidants are also important in helping rid your body of harmful toxins. Toxins enter the body from the air we breathe, the food we eat, the water we drink, as well as from pesticides in our home, alcohol, cigarette smoke, and the list goes on. Toxins can also lead to feeling fatigued, sluggish, and bloated.
In the name ORAC
are the words "oxygen radical." What are oxygen radicals? Why do we want to absorb
them (cancel them out)?
As
previously mentioned, oxygen radicals (free radicals) are chemicals that
run around inside our bodies. They are a normal everyday part of
living... But, even though we all have these oxygen radicals, they can
often times be bad for us, when they are present in a
high level within our body. These oxygen radicals can damage
our cells. They do this damage by a process called oxidation. If our
bodies can absorb and stop these oxygen radicals before they do damage
(cancel them out or neutralize them),
then they won't hurt us.
What is oxidation?
Oxidation
is a natural process that occurs around us all the time. One example of
oxidation is rusting. Think of a metal bridge that is rusting. Rusting
is oxidation. What happens when metal rusts? It becomes weak and flaky.
It doesn't serve its function anymore. It can't support the weight of
the bridge. It doesn't do what it's supposed to do, because it is
damaged by oxidation. It no longer does its job.
THIS EXACT SAME PROCESS HAPPENS IN YOUR BODY! Just like a rusting bridge, the cells, organs, and other parts of your body can be made weak by oxidation. This can lead to diseases like cancer, heart disease and a myriad of side affects.
Is there anything I can do to
stop this oxidation damage from happening in my body?
Yes.
One of the best ways to stop oxidation is by choosing the right
foods to eat - Foods with an abundance of superior
antioxidants. This is where ORAC is important.
ORAC is a way to
measure how many oxygen radicals a specific food can absorb. The more
oxygen radicals a food can absorb, the higher its ORAC score. The higher
its ORAC score, the better it is at helping our bodies
fight the ravages of diseases and their side affects.
Which foods are best at
fighting disease and their associated side affects such as extreme
fatigue? Which foods have high ORAC scores?
Here's
the EASY part. Plant foods have the highest ORAC scores! Plant
foods are best at fighting disease.
What do you mean by plant
foods?
Plant
foods include fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans, nuts, and many
other things. Meat, milk, and other animal foods do not count as plant
foods. The Best Plant Foods? Brightly colored foods are the ones with
the highest ORAC scores. This means these are the foods that help fight
disease the best by stopping oxygen radicals from causing damage in our
bodies.
Think bright reds, greens, oranges, blues, purples, yellows, and oranges. What foods do these words describe? Strawberries, spinach, blueberries, blackberries, eggplant, yellow peppers, carrots, and oranges. Any brightly colored fruits and vegetables that you can think of are good for you to include in your diet EVERY DAY.
| Source: What's ORAC? How different foods can help the body fight Cancer An Article By Suzanne Dixon, MPH, MS, RD Dietitian & Epidemiologist University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center |
Now, For Important Information Regarding Fruta Vida and Its Specific ORAC Value, Please Continue Reading...
What is the ORAC score of Fruta
Vida?
We
recently had the ORAC score of Fruta Vida tested, and the results were
excellent.
Fruta Vida tested at 62,975 ORAC total points for a 30 ounce bottle.
That is 2,100 ORAC points in 1 ounce (1 serving) of Fruta Vida!
Who tested Fruta Vida, and can I
see the results?
Brunswick
Laboratories is the leader in ORAC testing. You can see the results
right here:
How does Fruta Vida's ORAC
score compare with other popular health beverages?
See
for yourself how their ORAC points (score) stack up against each
other...
But
why is Fruta Vida's higher ORAC value, when compared to these other popular health
beverages, important to me... In particular if I'm looking for an effective way to help me
beat constant fatigue and/or improve my health?
As
you see directly above, Fruta Vida's Orac value, in a one ounce serving,
is at least 4 times as high as these other health drinks. While
the exact science behind ORAC goes beyond the scope of this discussion,
it is clear that... If you want to consume foods with greater antioxidant
properties to help you maintain a healthier lifestyle, as well as aid
you in your ability to eliminate constant fatigue that is a result of
Oxidation Stress and free radicals, you
look for foods with high ORAC levels.
The USDA recommends we consume 3,000 to 5,000 ORAC units daily. In truth, 80% of the population is consuming less than 1,000 ORAC units a day. The USDA recommended "5-a-day" fruit and vegetable servings will give you an ORAC score of about 1,750 units.
While just an ounce and a half of Fruta Vida provides you with an ORAC value of 3,300... our closest competitor from the list above is only one-fourth as effective as Fruta Vida when providing your body with an adequate supply of antioxidants, let alone superior antioxidants like the Anthocyanins (polyphenols) included in Fruta Vida.
Anthocyanins
- polyphenols?
Yes,
anthocyanins (polyphenols)... Fruits, vegetables, and plants that develop high levels
of anthocyanins have very strong antioxidants properties, and can cancel
out (absorb) the free radicals in our bodies more effectively than other
forms of antioxidants. Here is the interesting part - the antioxidant
properties of anthocyanins are maintained even after they are eaten by
another organism. In other words, even when we, as humans, consume
them.
You Usually Get What You Pay For...
Are you beginning to understand why the 3
superfoods in Fruta
Vida have helped so many of our clients regain their energy for the
long-term, as well as improve their overall health, while other
products failed them? High antioxidant levels in our foods help
boost the immune system, fight off illnesses and disease, and thus, a
higher energy level can be attained.
For the customers of Fruta Vida International, the ORAC value of our product simply re-affirms what their bodies were already telling them:
"Not only does Fruta Vida provide you with immediate benefits, such as smooth-sustained energy, along with better mental clarity... It's the long term health benefits of Fruta Vida that are also paying large dividends for our bodies."
It's also important to remember that the abundance of superior antioxidants found in Fruta VidaTM are not synthetic vitamins and minerals that are added to its formula. They occur naturally in our three superfoods, and are preserved that way when Fruta VidaTM is produced. That's why these important antioxidant nutrients have such a profound impact for our clients when they consumer Fruta VidaTM.
While some companies choose to produce cheaper and lesser quality health drinks without the stringent quality assurances that go into every bottle of Fruta Vida, without the use of high quality active ingredients, or by adding synthetic vitamins and minerals to their product instead of using the whole food nutrients directly from the botanicals... Fruta Vida International's mission from the very beginning was to produce only the best possible health drink for our clients.
Based on the letters, emails, and calls we've received from our clients over the past 3 years, as well as our enviable customer re-order rate, and the large number of new customer referrals we receive from other satisfied clients... We believe we accomplished our goal of creating a product that delivers what it promises.
Where the raw materials come from (certified organic, etc.); whether they're whole food nutrients or synthetic/isolates; their freshness (how soon after harvesting are raw materials prepared?); the drying process used to preserve the nutrients (freeze dried, spray dried, or extracts?); and finally, the manufacturing process (who, how, and where?)... DO make a difference in the end product consumers purchase.
When shopping for a product that says it will help improve your health and energy level, get the facts before you make a decision. You usually get what you pay for.
Here's a recent letter from one of our customers.
Helped her with severe pain, acid reflux (heartburn), blood work, and increased energy.
I have been taking Fruta Vida on a regular basis for the past 6 months, and have enjoyed many benefits from it. A ganglion cyst on my wrist disappeared which was very painful. Constant pain from a broken shoulder 2 years ago is gone, and I did not realize that I no longer suffered with Acid Reflux until I heard someone on a call talk about their relief from this. It reminded me I no longer had this.
About 6 months ago, my doctor - on a regular check, up wanted me to go to the hospital for a blood transfusion, as my blood count was so low he didn't now how I could walk around. I declined to do this, and when he told me to come every day for a shot, I also declined, as it would be 50 mile round trip, and I could not come every day.
This past week, I had to see this doctor for refill prescriptions on my high blood pressure, and he took blood. On Sunday afternoon, my doctor called me at home and scared me, as he had never done this. I thought something must really be bad. He said he had just received the results of the blood work, and could not believe my blood count was normal, and he knew I had not followed his recommendations.
He said, "whatever you are doing, don't stop." It took me a few hours to realize the only thing different was the addition of Fruta Vida, and I had not paid attention to the fact that it is high in iron. It has to be this miracle juice, and I am so grateful. I survived Ovarian Cancer, and with the chemo treatments, my energy level was so low I thought this was something I had to live with. Now I am back to teaching, dancing, and coordinating weddings, and I am 60+. - Patti Edwards - McKinney, Texas
Why not take the first step in trying Fruta Vida today (as either one of our new customers, or as a new business associate), and let your body tell you if it wants Fruta Vida, as well?
If you're just interested in becoming a customer of Fruta Vida right now, you can click here to visit my Fruta Vida retail website. Have a question? Pick up the phone, and call us. We'd love to meet you.
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Moments
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Collingdale, PA
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