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Deciphering the Right Supplement For You

By October 23, 2014 No Comments

Confused about what to add in your diet and fitness program in Perth?

If you’ve been at the health food markets lately, you may have noticed a myriad of exotic sounding health supplements that are becoming the nutritional world’s superstars. We’ve removed some of the mystery behind these boosters.

Acai As Health Supplements

Acai

This exotic berry from the Brazilian Amazon has antioxidant properties that blow even pomegranates, blueberries and cranberries out of the water. You can find acai in different forms, including juiced or in a powdered extract.

Raw Cacao

The ancient Mayans praised cacao for its outstanding nutritional value, which includes the ability to ward off illnesses like cancer and degenerative bone diseases.

But don’t be fooled – because its name sounds like ‘cocoa,’ it doesn’t have the sweet taste associated with chocolate powder. In its raw state, it’s bitter – so mixing it with some fruit, like a banana, will help adjust the taste. Use cacao powder in baking for an antioxidant boost.

Aloe vera

The extract from the aloe vera plant is excellent in lessening the sting of sunburn or helping with other skin grievances. It also can be taken orally, working to even out the digesti