Food Flashcards

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Antioxidant qualities of acia means that it….

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Fights cancer, slows down aging, helps blood circulation and cardiac function

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Antioxidants protect against what?

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Free radicals

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Acia supports

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Weight loss and helps improve overall strength

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Bowls and smoothies contain NO…

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Frozen yogurt, ice, added sugar, yogurts, flavored powders/syrups, trans-fat, or other fillers

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Products that are always organic

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Honey, granola, acai, goji berries, bee pollen, and most fruit depending upon the season

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Kids under 5 should not eat what?

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Bee pollen

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After welcoming customers ask…

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  1. Have you ever been in here before?
  2. Have you ever had an acai bowl before?
  3. Are you familiar with the acai berry?
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What is the acai berry?

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It is a Brazilian berry that has been labeled one of the worlds super foods because of its nutritional value and health benefits

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Acai nutritional value

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  • richest source if antioxidants on the planet
  • full of healthy omegas
  • high in fiber
  • constrains all of your major vitamins
  • full of essential amino acids
  • 3 P’s: Protein, Potassium, Phosphorus
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Health benefits of acai

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  • good for weight loss
  • lower cholesterol
  • digestion
  • sustained energy
  • regulating blood sugar
  • oxygenating the blood
  • promoting healthy heart
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All bowls contain

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Potassium, fiber, calcium, phosphorus, protein, and omegas

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Bowls help with

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Weight loss
Increased energy
Better digestion
Stronger immune system
Improved circulation
Healthier heart
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Pitaya

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  • Low sugar and low calorie
  • High fiber-digestive health & lower cholesterol
  • anti-inflammatory
  • calcium
  • magnesium
  • vitamin B and C
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Goji berries

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  • high in antioxidants
  • contain at least 18 amino acids
  • more iron then spinach
  • more beta carotene then carrots
  • most powerful anti aging foods
  • help with stamina
  • gives energy, controls weight loss, increases immune system, natural anti-inflammatory
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Flax seed

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  • high in fiber, antioxidants, vitamin B, magnesium, omega-3

- good for weight loss

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Bee pollen

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Other than acai it’s one of the most powerful super foods

  • herbal “fountain of youth”
  • used for everything from weight loss to cancer prevention
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Guarana

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  • 2.5 times the caffeine as coffee
  • best know as a natural energy source
  • helps increase concentration and stimulate the mind
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Spirulina

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  • a super blue/green algae
  • high in protein, chlorophyll, calcium, iron, omegas, amino acids, antioxidants
  • helps remove toxins
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Kale

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  • one of the healthiest vegies on the planet
  • filled with antioxidants, carotenoids and flavonoids, a mega-3
  • anti inflammatory
  • great for cardiovascular support
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Maca

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  • root that offers amazing energy boosts
  • nutritionally dense with high amounts of minerals, vitamins, enzymes and amino acids
  • used for anemia, chronic fatigue, enhancing energy, stamina, memory and fertility
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Cacao

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  • raw chocolate before processing and adding sugar
  • stimulates neurotransmitters
  • promotes a sense of well being
  • raises serotonin and endorphin levels in the brain
  • acts as antidepressant and reduces PMS symptoms
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Chia seeds

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  • deliver the maximum amount if nutrients with minimum calories
  • fiber, omega fatty acids, calcium, antioxidants, protein, much more.
  • good for regulating insulin/blood sugar
  • reduces inflammation, high cholesterol
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Honey

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  • provides strength and energy to our bodies
  • efective in instantly boosting the performance, endurance and reducing muscle fatigue if athletes
  • immune system booster, anti-cancer, good hangover cure and for sore throats
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Banana

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  • gives an instant, sustained and substantial boost of energy
  • 2 bananas can give enough energy for a strenuous 90 minute workout
  • compared to an apple it has 4x the protein, 2x the carbs, 3x the phosphorus, 5x the vit. A and iron, and 2x other vitamins and mineral
  • rich in potassium
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Broccoli

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  • should be eaten daily
  • ounce fire ounce it has more vitamin C than an orange
  • as much cambium as a glass of milk
  • medium spear has 3x more fiber then a slice of wheat bran bread
  • one of the richest sources of vitamin A
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Spinach

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  • high in fiber, antioxidants, vitamin A and K

- helps fight cancer, lower blood pressure, reduce inflammation, protect vision and build immune system

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Strawberries

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Excellent source of vitamin C, magnesium

-good source of heart healthy potassium, folate, omega-3, magnesium, copper, vit. B’s and K

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Kiwi

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  • contains about as much potassium as a banana
  • contains 1.5 times the daily recommendation of vitamin C
  • rich in vitamin A and E, fiber, and alfa- linoleic acid