Botox in a Berry
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The latest drink to be flying off the shelves is the Sparky Detox Smoothie Shot.
Made from the small purple açai berries grows on palm trees in the swamps and flood plains of the Amazon. Legend says it's this berry and its juice which keeps Brazilian bodies beautiful.
Its traditionally been eaten by the beautiful people of Rio de Janeiro in pulp form, mixed with either flour, yogurt or dried cassava powder. Its rejuvenating and detoxifying properties include cholesterol-lowering Omega 3, 6 and 9, and it's 10 times richer than red wine in anthocyanins.
There have also been claims that the açai improves both your sex life and even your surfboard technique. Research by the University of Florida even reported that, in test-tube experiments açai triggered a self-destruct mechanism in up to 86 per cent of leukaemia cells.
Heart Research UK even confirmed that the antioxidants in açai "mop up" the unstable molecules known as "free radicals". Caused by pollutants such as cigarette smoke these buggers are not only be harmful but also speed up the ageing process.
Eaten on its own, açai tastes like crap to be honest. But what price is youthful skin and and you can now find it in many products. Newly launched in the UK, the newest of these is Sparky which mixes it with mango. Smoothie maker Innocent market açai mixed with mango, pomegranate and blueberry. Finally, The Berry Company sell açai with raspberry and are soon to launch pack-of-four-100ml daily shots.
But acai is not alone as a fruity friend. The DGoji berry is dubbed the cellulite assassin and is Ultra-high in vitamin C. The cloudberry was traditionally used by Nordic seafarers to prevent scurvy. And Camu camu has the highest vitamin C content on the planet.
Made from the small purple açai berries grows on palm trees in the swamps and flood plains of the Amazon. Legend says it's this berry and its juice which keeps Brazilian bodies beautiful.
Its traditionally been eaten by the beautiful people of Rio de Janeiro in pulp form, mixed with either flour, yogurt or dried cassava powder. Its rejuvenating and detoxifying properties include cholesterol-lowering Omega 3, 6 and 9, and it's 10 times richer than red wine in anthocyanins.
There have also been claims that the açai improves both your sex life and even your surfboard technique. Research by the University of Florida even reported that, in test-tube experiments açai triggered a self-destruct mechanism in up to 86 per cent of leukaemia cells.
Heart Research UK even confirmed that the antioxidants in açai "mop up" the unstable molecules known as "free radicals". Caused by pollutants such as cigarette smoke these buggers are not only be harmful but also speed up the ageing process.
Eaten on its own, açai tastes like crap to be honest. But what price is youthful skin and and you can now find it in many products. Newly launched in the UK, the newest of these is Sparky which mixes it with mango. Smoothie maker Innocent market açai mixed with mango, pomegranate and blueberry. Finally, The Berry Company sell açai with raspberry and are soon to launch pack-of-four-100ml daily shots.
But acai is not alone as a fruity friend. The DGoji berry is dubbed the cellulite assassin and is Ultra-high in vitamin C. The cloudberry was traditionally used by Nordic seafarers to prevent scurvy. And Camu camu has the highest vitamin C content on the planet.
Trend Themes
1. Detoxifying Fruit Trend - The popularity of detoxifying fruit drinks and products is creating a demand for new varieties and combinations with other fruits and flavors.
2. Acai Berry Trend - Acai berries are becoming a popular superfood due to their detoxifying properties and are being incorporated into many products as a key ingredient.
3. Antioxidant Trend - Consumers are seeking out antioxidant-rich foods and drinks for their potential health benefits.
Industry Implications
1. Beverage Industry - Beverage companies are incorporating detoxifying fruits like acai and goji berries into their products to meet the demand for healthier options.
2. Beauty Industry - The beauty industry is utilizing the rejuvenating and detoxifying properties of acai and other antioxidant-rich fruits to formulate skincare and cosmetic products.
3. Functional Food Industry - Functional food companies are incorporating detoxifying fruits as key ingredients in their products to appeal to health-conscious consumers.
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