Açaí and ORAC

Açaí and the ORAC Scale

Did you know it is recommended to intake a minimum of 3,000 ORAC units a day in order to benefit from the healing powder of antioxidants? Do you even know what an ORAC unit is? It may sound like something from a science fiction movie, but ORAC is actually a rating that determines certain values in the foods we eat, that we may enjoy a healthier lifestyle.

ORAC stands for Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity, and rates foods according to their antioxidant content. When the National Institute on Aging in Baltimore developed this scale, it was revealed that a number of foods are especially high in antioxidants, including acai. More recently the USDA published an updated ORAC list of 100 foods, a sample of which you will find below.

Foods High In Antioxidants - ORAC units per 3 oz.

FOOD	ORAC Score
Açai	18,500
Prunes	5,770
Pomegranates	3,307
Raisins/Dark Grapes	2,830
Blueberries	2,400
Blackberries	2,036
Cranberries	1,750
Strawberries	1,540
Noni	1,506
Raspberries	1,220
Plums	949
Oranges	750
Red Grapes	739
Cherries	670
Kiwi Fruit	610
Grapefruit, pink	483
Grapes, White	460
Banana	210
Apple	207
Apricot	175
Peach	170
Pear	110
Watermelon	100
Honeydew Melon	97

It is no surprise to see acai fruit ranked so high, as it has been long known for its antioxidant content. It is rightfully referred to as a "superfood," being rich in protein and vitamins A, C, and E. When you buy AcaiGogo , you are getting only the purest acai in powdered form, perfect for mixing in your favorite beverage or hot cereal for an added daily boost of goodness. See and feel for yourself how a daily dose of acai can improve your well-being with AcaiGogo!

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