The power of the ACAI BERRY ~ found in Xocai Chocolate

This is an interesting article. Look at just how powerful the Acai Berry is, and when combined with Dark chocolate made from raw cacao, the health benefits are amazing. Here are 25 reasons why you should be incorporating Xocai chocolates into your diet.

The magazine "Breakthroughs in Health" featured the Acai Berry in its November 2006 issue Volume 1, Issue 4. The article states, "The tiny Acai Berry offers huge promise for wellness. Acai contains one of the most potent arrays of antioxidants" that can be found.

1. Helps build a strong body by providing protein: Proteins are the primary component of some hormones and many body tissues, including muscles and organs. Proteins also make up the outer layer of hair, nails and skin. Acai has more proteins than an average egg.

2. Cleanses and detoxifies the body.

3. Muscle contractions and regeneration: Acai's mix of essential amino acids and trace minerals are vital for strength and recovery after strenuous activity.

4. Increases energy and stamina: Acai's nutrients including a large amount of natural lipids provide needed energy to tackle competitive sports and daily chores.

5. Stress Relief: The Acai berry can help regulate your stress levels and repair your body.

6. Improve sexual health: Acai's anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties can counter infertility due to stress, pollution and factors related to free radicals.

7. A potent anti-aging food: The regenerative nutrients and strong antioxidants in Acai keep cells operating optimally and may slow aging.

8. May help prevent prostrate enlargement: The antioxidant power of Acai may be a powerful weapon in the fight against an enlarged prostate.

9. Helps prevent osteoporosis: Acai has a significant amount of calcium, which helps strengthen the bones, prevent fractures and can help prevent osteoporosis.

10. Menstrual cycles: Women who experience extreme menstrual pain can also benefit from Acai. Calcium rich foods help coat the lining of the stomach and uterus, and help reduce the pain from cramps and bloating. HEART HEALTH & DIABETES The Acai berry may posses the best of both the French paradox and the Mediterranean diet when it comes to heart health because of its stellar array of antioxidants, vitamins and mineral.

11. May help prevent the causes of heart disease: The berry contains the antioxidants known as polyphenols, a principal source of heart protection. One anthocyanin, cyaniding-3-glucoside may improve the production of nitric oxide (NO) in endothelial cells. NO allows blood vessel walls to relax and expand, resulting in less stress on the heart, decreased risk of vessel blockage and increased blood flow.

12. Reduces bad cholesterol: In addition to its high antioxidant content, Acai is rich in essential fatty acids. A large body of research indicates that EFA's help reduce bad LDL cholesterol while supporting levels of the beneficial HDL cholesterol. This can lead to better blood circulation.

13. Sterols may lower blood pressure: Sterols are components of plant cell membranes
providing numerous benefits to the human body. Sterols are sometimes used to treat symptoms associated with blood pressure.

14. Protects blood vessels: The anthocyanins in Acai protect small and large blood vessels, including veins, arteries and capillaries.

15. In diabetes: Weak capillaries can lead to a condition called retinopathy, which often leads to blindness. Acai helps protect capillaries.

16. Diabetes relief: Acai's low glycemic index improves glucose and lipid levels in diabetics.

17. Weight control: Its low glycemic index also helps control appetite and delay hunger, which can help individuals trying to lose weight.

18. Acai can improve resistance to diseases: By boosting the immune system, Acai’s rich nutrient profile helps boost the body's natural defenses.

19. Improved function of the immune cells: Recent findings published in the International Journal of Sports Medicine indicate that Acai’s beta-sitosterol prevents immune suppression and modulates lymphocytle activity.

20. Prevents free-radical damage to the immune system: Free radical damage (or oxidation) is one of the primary causes of immune weakness or dysfunction.

21. Antiviral, antibacterial and antifungal: Acai can reduce the frequency of infectious diseases.

22. Acts as an antimutagenic: Acai’s' antioxidant properties help prevent damage to DNA, which lowers the risk posed by carcinogens and mutagens.

23. Improve digestion: Acai's dietary fiber helps promote the health of the digestive tract, including the colon.

24. Heals ulcers: The antibacterial properties of Acai kill bad bacteria, fungi and parasites, including H. pylori the ulcer causing bacteria.

25. Helps prevent symptoms of Crohns diseases: Acai's anti-inflammatory abilities may prevent the malabsorption of vital nutrients by preventing damage to the wall of the small intestine.

Who is MXI Corp?

MXI Corp is a Network Marketing company that was established in 2006 by the founders of Pure De-lite products. Pure De-lite was recognized as a leading distributor of low-carb, sugar-free chocolates in the United States. They partnered with many different retail companies including Wal-Mart, Walgreens and GNC. Following that, MXI Corp was founded by Jeanette Brooks and her son Andrew Brooks and is located in Reno, Nevada.

The name MXI stands for "Marketing Xocolate International". The original Mayan version of the word Chocolate was pronounced “Xocalate”, hence the name MXI. The product that MXI Corp distributes is called Xocai Chocolates. These chocolates are rich in antioxidants and considered a healthy chocolate. There are several varieties of chocolates to choose from and include Xocai Nuggets, X Power Squares, Omega squares, Protein Bars, Activ drink and Dark chocolate cookies. Each of these products tastes very much like candy and not as if they are a healthy product. Many studies have been conducted at various Universities, including the University of Utah verifying the incredible health benefits of this product.

The company is approximately four years old now, debt free and family owned. Between 2006-2007 MXI Corp experienced 300% growth and is now distributing its product, Xocai, in 6 countries. The newest expansion was into the United Kingdom. There are over 106,000 distributors globally and the company is growing at a rate of 43% annually. With that kind of growth, it is a company worth looking into if you are at all interested in Network Marketing. I will review the business opportunity in another article.

Health Benefits of Probiotics

Probiotics are of vital importance to the health of our digestive system. Gastrointestinal problems are on the rise and it is estimated that 95 million Americans suffer from some sort of digestive problem, like irritable bowel syndrome. With the use of probiotics, many people could see a reduction in those problems.

Specifically, some of the health benefits that have been linked to the use of probiotics include:

• Increased absorption of vitamins and minerals, like calcium
• Increased digestion of food
• Decrease in growth of harmful bacteria that cause problems
• Enhanced metabolism, which can affect weight loss
• Immune system stimulation
• Decrease in inflammation

There is a lot of evidence out their suggesting that probiotics need to be a part of our regular diets. In my next blog post I will tackle an important step that isn't as well discussed: the delivery system of the microorganisms to our bodies. I will give you a hint, chocolate is a suitable delivery system...

Probiotics- What are they?

Probiotics is a term that has been getting a lot of press lately. You hear about it all over the place, including in commercials selling yogurt. So what are probiotics and why do we need them? The term means "pro life." Why you ask?

Probiotics are living microorganisms, which when administered effectively and in adequate amounts, into our bodies, have significant health benefits to us. You see, the adult intestinal tract is home to both good and bad microorganisms, and keeping a healthy balance between the two is key to our health. In the diets of many people today, sugar, refined carbohydrates, unhealthy fats and chemicals are upsetting the balance. Probiotics introduces healthy bacteria into our bodies to restore it.

A healthy digestive system helps to alleviate gastrointestinal problems like constipation, diarrhea, and indigestion. In fact, Irritable Bowel Syndrome is the most common gastrointestinal diagnosis in the US. It is one of the top 10 reasons for visiting a doctor. Another staggering fact is that it has been estimated that medical costs related to digestive problems totals as much as $105 billion annually. Therefore, it is easy to conclude, that help in strengthening our digestive help is definitely a necessity.

If getting more healthy microorganisms introduced into our body is so important, then making sure they get all the way to the large intestine, where they can colonize and grow is the number one goal. Studies have shown that the naturally occurring probiotics in milk, yogurt and cheese are not successful in doing this. The stomach acid and biles salts kill the healthy microorganisms before they can reach the large intestine. Therefore, finding an adequate delivery system is important. Xocai chocolate is one such delivery system. Studies done in Belgium have shown that chocolate is a natural protector for the probiotics in the harsh stomach acids, and safely delivers the living microorganisms to the large intestine where they can colonize and grow.

To see more detail about the Xocai Probiotic Chocolates, visit the link and click on the Xobiotics Product.