September 2002

"...30 times the amount of antioxidants or of red wine and contains essential fatty acids and vitamins C and E..."

“AN APPLE A DAY IS . . . BORING” by Cristina Mestre

“Found in the Brazilian Amazon the purple açaí (ah-sigh-ee) palm fruit has 30 times the amount of antioxidants of red wine and contains essential fatty acids and vitamins C and E, all of which help reduce cholesterol and prevent cancer and heart disease.  Skateboarder Jen O'Brien and surfer Malia Jones take their cue from the Brazilians and add açaí, which tastes nutty and has hints of chocolate, to smoothies or they spoon it over granola or yogurt.”