This superfood hype from the USA has long since reached Germany in the form of juice, powder, or fruit spread: the language is from the Brazilian miracle berry açai. Superfoods like them bring variety to the menu and, thanks to their valuable ingredients, should have positive effects on health.

The açai berry is the fruit of the cabbage palm, which is native to the humid valleys and floodplains of the Amazon basin. In its region of origin, it is a traditional staple food for the indigenous population.

The purple-black berries are very popular and for good reason. They have a high concentration of valuable antioxidants, fatty acids, amino acids, vitamins, minerals, and digestive fiber. Hence, they are said to be able to strengthen the immune system, increase energy levels and endurance, and even slow down the aging process. Besides, they should be able to prevent heart disease, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, and cancer and regulate cholesterol and blood sugar levels.

Conclusion

The açai berry has definitely earned the title of superfood. The use of açai powder is particularly recommended, as this is much less complicated due to the longer shelf life. Açai powder is also found, for example, in SanaExpert Acai Berry, ( Buy now on Amazon ) which can be taken as a capsule or powder, mixed with drinks, yogurt or muesli.

The time before and during pregnancy is one of the most exciting phases in the life of a (expectant) mother.

Various exercises help expectant and new mothers to cope well with the physical changes that come with pregnancy, which are completely normal, and even to enjoy them and to feel good all around. The nice thing is that you can outsmart many typical pregnancy complaints with various exercises, and you are also still fit for giving birth and the time afterward.

Typical exercises include training the cardiovascular system, especially leisurely swimming, and long walks are recommended here. Various cross-legged exercises help against tense neck and shoulder muscles while at the same time optimizing breathing. So it’s no wonder that yoga is so popular and that there are even extra pregnancy yoga classes. In the opinion of many, however, the most important thing is training the pelvic floor muscles. There are exciting instructions for this in various pregnancy brochures. Here you can find out what else you can do to be as relaxed as possible about pregnancy and breastfeeding.

 

“Anyone who says there are seven wonders of the world has never seen a child born.”

Honoré de Balzac

In principle, it is possible to ensure that you eat a balanced and healthy diet over the long term. But what does it even mean to be mindful of a healthy lifestyle? Above all, it means to eat a varied diet according to the season. It is of particular importance to meet your needs for the necessary nutrients, especially protein, fat, carbohydrates as well as vitamins and minerals.

A healthy diet also includes an adequate intake of low-sugar and low-calorie fluids, if possible 1.5-2 liters per day.

When choosing food, please also pay attention to the origin of the products. Regional foods are not only seasonally fresh, but they also have a noticeably less impact on the environment due to significantly reduced logistics and transport routes. If a healthy and varied diet is not possible, the dietary supplements from SanaExpert provide temporary compensation for the micronutrients for which there is an undersupply.

“If you don’t devote some time to your health every day, one day you will have to sacrifice a lot of time for illness.”

– Sebastian Kneipp