Thursday, November 20, 2008

Bring A Taste Of The Tropics Home

By TomO\'Riordan

Thereas a new global trend toward living healthier, and our country has jumped on the bandwagon. Everyone is interested in finding the next big thing, whether itas multivitamins or wheat germ smoothies, it seems new fads and products crop up practically overnight.

There is one recent fad, however, that actually delivers on its promises. Tahitian Noni Juice is a new health drink that comes from the morinda citrifolia, a fluit that grows exclusively in Tahiti. The plant is chock full of nutrients that are beneficial for cellular growth and upkeep. There are some island populations that consider this food a staple due to its comprehensive nutritional value.

Luckily, thanks to the global market, the power of the Noni fruit has been harnessed and bottled, and you too can enjoy the healthy skin and luxurious hair that come from partaking in this tropical treat. Noni juice also works as an immune system booster, as it's high in vitamin C, and has anti-viral traits thanks to it's levels of vitamin A. Noni juice is also high in potassium, which is excellent for bone growth, and for flushing out toxins.

Better than that, Noni juice is a great source for phytochemicals, or phytonutrients. These are nutrients that don't always get the attention they deserve, despite their importance to overall health. Noni juice contains oligosaccharides, which are essential for good intestinal health. You know that yogurt you eat, that has the live cultures? Well those bacteria need food to do their job, and bacteria feast on oligosaccharides. Drinking a refreshing glass of Noni Juice in the morning with a breakfast of live culture yogurt is a great way to make sure you're keeping things clean and regular.

Fatty acids can also be found in Noni juice, similar to those you get by drinking cod liver oil, just without the strong after taste. These acids are known to improve thinking skills and other brain functions, as well as giving you the benefit of decreased risk of certain cancers and heart diseases. Combined with a healthy diet and good exercise routine, Noni juice is also believed to lower the bad type of cholesterol.

Noni juice also tastes great in shakes and smoothies, for a healthful addition to that meal on the go. Although the health benefits are best when Noni juice is consumed in it's raw state, you can use it as a marinade for meats, or even shake some up with your favorite vinaigrette dressing to give a Tahitian taste to a crisp green salad.

Children can also benefit from the goodness of Noni juice. Local Pacific cultures use it as a treatment for colic, constipation, diarrhea, and other ailments including the accelerated healing of broken bones if you can believe it. These benefits were formerly known only by natives in these Pacific nations, but now you can benefit from the wholesome goodness of Noni juice as well.

If you're into taking the best care of yourself, and you want a tasty way to do it, pour a big glass of Tahitian Noni juice, and drink easy, knowing you're giving yourself a head start on the pathway to health and wellness. - 15438

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