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Peaches Product of the Month: Sambazon Acai

It may be difficult to say but it sure is delicious to eat. This month, we’re absolutely loving Sambazon’s Acai range! Acai (pronounced like ah-sigh-ee) is nothing short of a wonder berry! It’s actually a palm fruit, hand harvested from the very heart of the Amazon forest for your eating pleasure. If you’re looking to take your breakfast and snacks to the next level, acai berries are perfect for you! Sambazon has a wonderful range of acai products including Super Fruit Packs, frozen sorbets, fresh juices and acai powder. Before you try some of these products, keep reading to learn everything about your new favourite berry!

All Natural Goodness

Acai is one of the only fruits that are completely sugar free! It makes up for the sugar with a whole lot of other goodness. It’s rich in antioxidants, health omegas, essential nutrients and minerals as well as polyunsaturated and monosaturated fats that give it that creamy taste.

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The Health Benefits

All that natural goodness does wonders to your health, we have the benefits right here for you!

Skin– If you’re looking for that extra glow, acai is here for you! Since it’s so high in antioxidants, it helps tighten the skin and reduce the appearance of pores. If you’re in the mood for some pampering, check out this recipe for an acai facemask!

Heart Health- Acai is rich in plant sterols that can bring great benefits to your cardiovascular system! They can help prevent blood clots, improve blood circulation and help lower cholesterol.

Digestion- These berries are an excellent source for dietary fibre! They can help keep your digestive system clean and functional.

Immunity– If you’re looking for some extra protection during the upcoming cold season, acai berries have got you covered! High in Vitamin C and ellagic acid, it’s the boost that your immune system needs. There are even some studies that suggest they can help supress cancer growth.

Weight Loss- Remember when we said it was a wonder berry? Well since they’re so high in fibre acai berries can aid you in weight loss by reducing your appetite! If you want to find out more about how acai berries can help, check out this study!

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That’s everything you need to know about what acai berries can do for you! The only thing left to do is taste it! Head into Peaches today to pick up Sambazon’s acai range today! Don’t forget to get creative while you’re at it. Check out this recipe for some acai truffle bites or even create your own acai bowl.

Thank you berry much!

You’re Sweet Enough Already

Lately, we sure have been noticing the recent trend towards low sugar diets! There are so many different reasons to try out a low sugar diet; maybe you’re trying to lose weight, or need to cut out sugar due to health reasons like hyperglycemia, or maybe you just don’t have a sweet tooth. It can be pretty hard to avoid sugar in everyday life, especially when it’s hidden in some of your favourite foods and treats! So we’ve decided to help you out by checking out some of the foods you should be eating and the ones you should be avoiding!

Foods You Need

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  • Non-Starchy Vegetables- Rich in nutrients and full of vitamins, non-starchy vegetables are your best option for keeping you fuller for longer. Some of these vegetables include leafy greens, kale, mushrooms, onions, cauliflower, capsicums, peas, corn and eggplant. It’s also important to incorporate some mildly starchy vegetables such as potatoes for a more balanced diet.
  • Low Sugar Fruits- Depending if you’re looking to cut out just refined sugars or all sugars too, fruit is a relatively safe option for you. Low sugar fruits such as apples, berries, limes and lemons are full of nutrients, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. So remember these fruits for next time you’re reaching for that pack of biscuits!
  • Dairy Products- Cheese, milk and natural yoghurt are great snacks options as they’re full of calcium and healthy carbohydrates.
  • Proteins- Proteins keep you feeling full, and help reduce your cravings for those bad sugary snacks! Focus on foods like fish, poultry, eggs, meat and some nuts to keep both you and your stomach happy!

Foods To Avoid

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  •  Sugar- We’ll just start off with the obvious! Anything from lollies, cakes and other sugary snacks which don’t contain any necessary nutrients should be avoided. Also make sure to look out on the ingredients lists on your favourite cereals, sauces and marinades which may contain some hidden sugars for you to avoid.
  • Flours- Avoiding foods containing flour like donuts, fried food, pasta, pizza, cereals and white bread to make your sugar free diet much more effective!

Cutting out some of the sugar in your diet can bring some amazing benefits such as weight loss, clearer, skin, increased energy and motivation, health teeth and improved digestion and mental health. Ultimately you need to decide on the diet that fits best for you and remember not to be too hard on yourself if you have a few lollies one night. But just remember that you don’t need to eat sugar all the time, after all you’re sweet enough already!

The Time is Ripe

Quite often when you think of organics, you think of fresh fruit and vegetables, but there are so many other products and ranges, from pasta, sauces, oils and more!

As the largest supplier of organic products in WA, we felt that it was about time that we showcased the amazing ranges that we have at Peaches!

That’s why every week over the next 6 weeks, we will be highlighting a different organic product. Week One is organic Pasta from La Domenica!

If you purchase that product that week, you will go in the draw to WIN an amazing organic gourmet hamper from us, valued at $500!

Plus, there are more chances to win on our Facebook page! Just find the weekly competition post and answer the question to go in the draw to win a $100 Peaches voucher that you can spend on anything in store.

Week 1                                                                                  Week 2
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Week3                                                                                   Week 4

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Is Organic Food REALLY better?

You will be hard pressed to find a consumer, manufacturer or farmer who will argue with the benefits of organic food. Looking at a variety of studies from the last few years, the research clearly demonstrates that organics promotes good health.

Researchers from the Newcastle University in England recently analysed 343 peer reviewed publications on organic food research to find a definitive answer to the age old question: is organic food REALLY better for you? Their answer is yes!

After gathering this research, they found that organic food contains 20-40% more antioxidants than food grown with pesticides. Antioxidants fight free radicals in your body – a nasty by product of oxidation in the body that has been linked to DNA mutations that can cause certain disease like Parkinson’s. So what does a 40% antioxidant boost mean? Well, that’s essentially like eating two extra pieces of fruit or vegetables each day but without the extra calories!

There are some who argue that the extra cost of organic food isn’t really worth it. But when you look at the statistics, you’re buying more nutritional value for less servings so if you’re comparing nutrition to servings, you could potentially be spending the same or even less on organics than you would on regularly grown food!

 

The Organic Food Revolution is here!

Organic food is not a passing foodie fad, it is here to stay! The organic food trend has been on the rise for years now, with the growing concern for what’s good for you.

The list of benefits of organic food continues to grow, with number one being the delicious, intense flavour that makes all non organic foods pale in comparison. The soil quality produces stronger, healthier plants. Our organic heirloom tomatoes, like many.

Before we get in to the long, long list of why we love organic so much, let’s clear up what ‘organic’ actually means. Organic foods are grown without the use of any synthetic chemicals, pesticides, artificial fertilisers and not genetically modified.

So what does that actually mean? It means organic produce is better for your health! Organic food is free of toxins that are found in pesticides and other chemicals. Which also means that harmful chemicals are not running off into the soil or water supply so they are helping to preserve the environment. The side effects of genetically modified food still aren’t known. Be safe than sorry when it comes to genetically modified food and avoid it all together.

Studies have shown that organic foods actually have a higher nutritional content than non organic foods! Typically organically grown produce is higher in iron, vitamin C, magnesium and phosphorus.  This is because the soil used in organic crops is managed with sustainable practices.

At Peaches, we source the best of the best organic foods. Whether you want organic fruits and vegetables, meats or cosmetics, Peaches has it! Check out our huge range of organic foods here or come in store and have a chat about them to any of our friendly staff!