WHAT ARE ANTIOXIDANTS?
Antioxidants are molecules in the foods we eat that prevent the damaging effects of oxygen free radicals in our bodies. These molecules are measured using an ORAC value to determine that particular foods capacity to absorb these free radicals.
The damage caused by oxygen free radicals is called oxidation, like when iron rusts or when a sliced banana turns brown when left out on the counter.
According to the USDA, less than 10% of Americans are consuming enough of the necessary ORAC-rich fruits and vegetables that their bodies need to fight off the damage of free radicals.
Xocai chocolate exclusively combines the world's two greatest super foods, raw cacao and the acai berry, to create a line of decadently healthy chocolate products that everyone can indulge in.
The damage caused by oxygen free radicals is called oxidation, like when iron rusts or when a sliced banana turns brown when left out on the counter.
According to the USDA, less than 10% of Americans are consuming enough of the necessary ORAC-rich fruits and vegetables that their bodies need to fight off the damage of free radicals.
Xocai chocolate exclusively combines the world's two greatest super foods, raw cacao and the acai berry, to create a line of decadently healthy chocolate products that everyone can indulge in.
ACAI BERRY
The acai berry is found deep in the Amazon jungle and has been described as nature's most "Complete Food".
It has the second highest ORAC value of any food in the world, with the highest being raw cacao.
With over 14 times the ORAC value of raw spinach and 10 to 30 times more anthocyanins than red wine, these tiny berries are loaded Omega-6 and Omega-9 fatty acids as well as 8 of the 9 essential amino acids. They also contain calcium, iron and a protein composition similar to eggs.
In a world that is now turning to natural solutions for better health, Xocai Chocolate is the solution, offering multiple products all focusing on the benefits of raw cacao and the acai berry.
WHAT IS ORAC VALUE?
The U.S. Department of Agriculture uses ORAC values to test and measure the antioxidant capability of foods and other compounds. ORAC stands for Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity of a food to subdue oxygen free radicals.
The USDA website recommends a Daily Intake Range of 3000 to 5000 ORAC. However, recent studies have suggested that more active lifestyles require higher levels of antioxidants.
Research now indicates that if we obtain at least 5000 ORAC on a daily basis, our bodies in most cases will be able to fight off the damaging effects of free radicals.
Free radicals come from a variety of sources like environmental toxins in our air and water, as well as stress and UV radiation from the sun.
Every day, these molecules attack and damage, or oxidize, the healthy cells in our bodies which accelerate the aging process and weaken our immune system, causing a variety of diseases like hypertension and arthritis.
Xocai products offer the perfect delivery system for the antioxidants our bodies need to eliminate free radicals and are by far the highest quality, healthy chocolate available today. Let's take a look at the numbers below:
Just think about this for a moment...you would have to consume almost 2 pounds of spinach or 12 pounds of tomatoes in order to equal the amount of antioxidants in just three Xocai X Power Squares.
Xocai products deliciously deliver the full antioxidant capacity of dark chocolate without the fat, wax, fillers, preservatives and high sugar content normally associated with store-bought chocolate.
It is also sweetened with Agave Nectar to achieve a low glycemic index and is considered "diabetic friendly".
Xocai products deliciously deliver the full antioxidant capacity of dark chocolate without the fat, wax, fillers, preservatives and high sugar content normally associated with store-bought chocolate.
It is also sweetened with Agave Nectar to achieve a low glycemic index and is considered "diabetic friendly".
TEAMING UP WITH BRUNSWICK LABS
Brunswick Labs is the leading commercial laboratory specializing in the science of antioxidants and oxidative stress and has earned a position of respect and trust in the research and diagnostic services related to this field.
The Brunswick Labs Certified Program is a consumer-focused quality assurance program to certify products that meet requirements for ORAC testing and labeling.
Brunswick Labs performs ongoing testing on all Xocai products for ORAC, flavonoids, catechin, and epicatechin content, and certifies those test results.
The Brunswick Labs ORAC Certified seal appears on all Xocai product packaging and offers instant credibility that Xocai is dedicated to responsible product testing.
The program is designed to help consumers cut through the confusion surrounding ORAC scores and antioxidant values, as well as to discern which products make questionable claims regarding their ORAC scores.