Acai is one of the species of palm tree cultivated for its fruit. The demand has recently expanded and is predominantly used. This is used in salads. This fruit is round in shape and is small in size of a grape having less pulp. This fruit has one large seed and the ripe fruit is green or deep purple in color based on the maturity level and the kind of Acai. The pulp and juice of Acai fruit is used in juice blends, sodas, beverages and smoothies. Acai is served traditionally in cuias depending on the preference. It can also be consumed either sweet or salty. Acai is popular in Brazil and is used in juice or ice cream as flavor. This juice is also used to flavor liqueur. There are companies selling Acai products and these are available in the form of juice, tablets, instant drink powders, smoothies and whole fruit. These products claim to enhance energy levels, improved digestion, sexual performance, skin appearance, improve sleep and decrease in cholesterol levels.

Cayenne- Most of us are aware of the wonders of the hot cayenne, which belongs to the family of capsicum. This herb is mainly used for culinary and health purpose. As compared to black pepper and chilies, it contains less irritating properties. Cayenne when taken naturally works as a natural stimulant and is beneficial for pancreas, kidney and spleen. Cayenne can be taken in herbal tea form, as a natural energy booster or as a capsule to cure yellow fever. Since cayenne contains antiseptic properties it is an effective remedy for sore throats and is used as a gargle. It aids digestion and stimulates saliva and stomach secretion. It also prevents heart attack, reduces cholesterol, allows proper absorption of vitamins, improves blood circulation and effectively clears the sinuses. In the past it was used as a cure for typhoid fever, diphtheria, pleurisy and pneumonia.

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Grape Concentrate, as the name implies, is a concentrated juice of grapes. It obviously holds the benefits and ingredients attributed to grape juice. Grape concentrate has this excellent advantage that it is very accommodating. You can add it to any suitable cuisine whether solid or liquid; it will blend in and provide a sweet taste. Grape concentrate possesses polyphenol antioxidants which inhibit cancer, heart and nervous system diseases. Grape concentrates can also be helpful in atherosclerosis by inhibiting platelet aggregation. It also augments physical performance, mental functions and is helpful in hypertension. Grape concentrate is also rich in energy, which is evident from the fact that consuming grapes leaves you with a feeling of being full or satiated. It is a delicious source of ready energy after a workout.

Lemon Juice Concentrate is a good source of vitamin C. It enhances the immune system, fighting common cold and flu, promotes healing and replacement of cells, and improves the skin. It also helps in treating and preventing scurvy. Lemon Juice Concentrate also has high calcium contents; this helps the body build bone density, sustain a healthy nervous system, and also helps in giving energy. Lemon Juice Concentrate promotes healthy digestion, speeding up the metabolism and reducing the occurrence of digestive problems. Lemon Juice Concentrate also aids in flushing out impurities because it is a natural diuretic. It helps in dissolving and reducing gallbladder and kidney stones.

Potassium- Potassium is one of the essential minerals required for proper physiological functioning of the body. It plays an important role in the regulation of heart muscles. It helps to convert glucose to glycogen. Glycogen is essential for muscle formation. Potassium also helps to propagate nerve impulses by exchanging ion within cells and also helps in muscle contractions. It helps in balancing blood pressure. It controls the proper functioning of kidney. An average adult needs 3-5 gm of potassium daily. Due to deficiency of potassium, body observes tiredness. Other deficiency symptoms are weakness of muscles, low blood pressure, vomiting, poor kidney functions and Heart arrhythmias. Severe potassium shortages quickly direct to electrolyte disproportion which involves malfunctioning of nerves, kidney and heart.

Sodium is the element that has the atomic number 11 in the periodic table and is commonly known as the main component in the table salt, together with chloride. Interestingly enough, it is probably the one dietary component which does require limitation rather than supplementation, since that average daily nutritional requirement is around half a gram per day. This most popular food seasoning, salt, is providing the most common source of sodium and chloride in human diets, but is generally overused and may cause health problems, such as high blood pressure, if consumed overly generously. The suggested dose of table salt, or rather the upper limit portion, would be somewhat less than 6 gram per day, according to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, referenced by FDA. In the UK this limit is set at four grams per day.