Drug given to millions of kids linked to cancer

WARNING! Medical Blunder Causes Cancer and Suicide…  As of 2011, up to 6.4 million kids were thought to be using the ADHD drug Ritalin. Doctors hand it out like candy, for a “disease” whose very existence is doubtful. But adults are the fastest-growing new market segment. It's supposed to help them concentrate, or something. Now cancer prevention expert, Dr. Samuel Epstein, suggests that there’snever any justification for prescribing it. He calls it medical malpractice. And though cancer is a risk, it isn’t by any stretch the only risk. Here’s the full story. . . Continued below… Can You Really Increase Your Body's "Youth Hormones" by 682% – and Start Growing Younger in as Little as 120 Minutes? A recent groundbreaking study has shown that when you take a specialized amino-acid blend (combined together in specific milligrams per amino acid), you increase your body's production of HGH by an astounding 682%! That's the HGH level you had when you were much younger. Imagine... you could start growing younger in as little as 120 minutes reducing the signs of aging while also reducing body fat and increasing muscle. Click here to also find out why scientists at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine observed that lab mice appeared to have "sipped from the fountain of youth"—and exhibited stunning age reversal and 3-fold increase in lifespan. NOT “in your child’s best interests” Behind the grim statistics of deaths, suicides, cancer, birth defects, and other serious adverse reactions are countless families whose lives have been ripped to shreds, never to be the same again. Psychiatrists claim Ritalin (generic: methylphenidate) and similar drugs have been used safely for 50 years. But when you realize the secret and dishonest ways they market mental therapies, you’ll quickly realize that psychiatrists are DEAD WRONG! The drug industry is making a killing, while your loved ones’ lives and health hang in the balance. Don’t be deceived… Hardly anyone knows about these Ritalin cancer risks Dr. Epstein claims the American Academy of Pediatrics ignores clear evidence of cancer risk as they continue to endorse mind-altering drugs. Not surprisingly, it took 40 years for industry to “get around” to testing the drug for cancer. Finally in 1995, a study revealed that mice fed Ritalin over two years in dosages similar to kids’ prescriptions developed liver abnormalities and tumors – including the highly aggressive, rare form of cancer known as hepatoblastoma. This is especially disturbing considering the studies were conducted on adult mice, presumably less sensitive to carcinogens. A small but shocking 2005 study found that in just three months, every one of a dozen children treated with Ritalin had a three-fold increase in chromosomal abnormalities linked to increased cancer risk. Researchers suppressed potential alarm by saying this doesn’t mean these kids are going to get cancer… just that it’s an additional risk factor, like smoking is. (Do you encourage your kids to smoke?) Considering the millions of Americans using Ritalin and the rapidly escalating rate of childhood cancers, use of these drugs poses a serious risk. Yet the doping of children and young adults goes on and the collateral damage is ignored. Is someone you love being doped into submission? Doping children with Ritalin is exceedingly common and intentional. Americans are the most medicated folks in the world. Twenty-five percent of insured children and 30% of teens take at least one prescription drug for a chronic illness. And 90% of all Ritalin is consumed by Americans. Is there something unique about Americans that we get ADD or ADHD? Of course not. It’s largely an invented medical problem. To the extent it actually exists at all, ADHD is a product of poor nutrition and defective child-rearing. I’ve heard it called “the disease that mainly affects fatherless boys.” How about that? No drug is without potentially deadly side effects, Ritalin included. Yet more and more are being duped into this con game. It often starts with a parent-teacher conference… Imagine your child exhibits the very essence of childlike behavior – wiggling, squirming, unfocused, impulsive. So his teacher suggests he should be seen by a doctor to find out if he has ADHD. Next thing you know, Ritalin’s a condition for remaining in school. Ironically, this is fueled by educators with absolutely NO medical training… But even if they did… The absurdity is that the so-called illness of ADHD -- called a “chemical imbalance” by psychiatrists -- is bogus, totally unproven, and cannot be measured by any blood, urine, or saliva test. If it’s a chemical imbalance, then show us which chemical and develop a way to measure it. Even conventional doctors and health committees admit ADHD might be nothing more than a way to arbitrarily and subjectively classify childlike behaviors. Yet American schools perpetuate this drugging. But there’s another gateway to Ritalin use and abuse… Handed out like candy and found almost everywhere Sadly, because Ritalin is so widely prescribed, those who would like to get their hands on a cocaine-like drug have easy access. Some 18-20% of students take Ritalin regularly. The Drug Enforcement Agency found that many schools have more Ritalin on hand than the local pharmacy. So it’s very easy for a youngster to take some of his brother’s pills and sell them at $5 a pop. Or for a student who wants a quick fix to tell the school nurse he has a “study disorder” and can’t concentrate -- as a ploy to get a prescription and stock up for future use or sale. Pressured college students and young professionals -- Pharma’s most promising new market -- demand the pills to help them “focus”. And focus is what they get – temporarily. Followed by a “crash coma”. Of course, this crashed-out feeling can be relieved with another pill, and so on. Abuse demands stronger drugs to overcome the tolerance buildup. More powerful than cocaine Ritalin is so similar to cocaine it’s now dubbed kiddy cocaine. Methylphenidate (the active ingredient) uses the same receptor site in your brain as cocaine and gives the same “high.” The two drugs are used interchangeably in medical research. Ritalin is a Schedule 2 substance, meaning it has a “high potential for abuse” – along with cocaine, morphine, opium, and barbiturates. Concerta, Focalin, Methylin, Metadate, Adderall, and Dexedrine are chemically similar stimulants. A study of 500 students over a 20-year period found that those who used amphetamine drugs are 12 times more likely to abuse heroin, 15 times more likely to use the recreational drug ecstasy, and 20 times more likely to use cocaine. Other MAJOR side effects the psychiatrist “forgot” to mention The dangers of Ritalin are so far-reaching they could include almost anything. Psychiatrists hardly ever mention the 105 adverse effects listed in theInternational Journal of Addictions – supported by published journal articles. Some have been known since 1975. Addiction, including cravings for cocaine Suicide and murder Cancer Permanent brain damage, mental retardation, depression Seizures and Epilepsy Sudden death from heart attack and stroke (Is this why so many teens drop dead while doing "normal" teen activities?) Respiratory Problems Hallucinations, hyper-excitability Bizarre, erratic, or violent behavior Panic and psychosis Loss of appetite and weight loss Disorientation, loss of coordination, confusion Tremors Stunted growth Aggressiveness... Still, the FDA keeps silent… But don’t expect the FDA to clamp down on or outlaw them any time soon. It absolutely amazes me that so many people believe these government agencies are looking out for them and that the government checks out products before allowing them on the market. Dr. Thomas Laughren, director of FDA’s psychiatry research, when quoted by HealthDay News, said: "I think it’s important not to minimize the benefits of these drugs. We put a black box [a warning] on antidepressants for adolescents, but it did have an impact on prescribing and there’s been a lot of negative feedback from the clinical community. It’s important to recognize that something as dramatic as a black box can have a dramatic effect on prescribing. [Emphasis mine.] " Oh, really? That’s what a black box warning is supposed to do. Incidentally, by the admission of the manufacturer, Novartis, the purpose of Ritalin is to “mask” the symptoms of “over-activity” – not cure them. If Ritalin really worked to improve school (or work) performance, there’d be abundant proof in the scientific literature. There isn’t. The number of well-designed studies of Ritalin enhancing long-term learning is a whopping ZERO! Considering the millions of kids on the drug, it would be a piece of cake to do a longitudinal (long-term) study of their grades and test scores compared to those of a control group of undrugged children. The only problem would be finding enough hyperactive kids who haven’t been forced to take these drugs. I wonder if there are enough such kids left to even form the control group.  You see, in the U.S., 20% of children are now diagnosed with the entirely fictitious “disease” of ADD or ADHD. Tellingly, in France it’s just one-half of one percent. Treat the underlying causes of ADHD… Skip drugs and do these 9 things instead If you or your child isn’t already a victim of the Ritalin scam, here are some ways to stay out of trouble and off Ritalin. You may not agree with them all, but they’re all worthy of consideration. Have kids exercise before school – it’s one of the best remedies for fidgetiness. And depression. Studies have found it’s more effective than anti-depressants. If possible, consider non-public school educational alternatives. Public schools get extra federal money for every case of ADHD they “discover” – meaning your child or grandchild has dollar signs on his forehead and may be at risk. Increase vitamin C. Dr. Abram Hoffer, pioneer in orthomolecular medicine, found that large amounts of vitamin C significantly improved the behavior of 32 of 33 children diagnosed with ADHD. Maximize mineral balance. Dr. Bernard Rimland discovered that supplementing with B6 and magnesium was 10x more effective than Ritalin. And a Polish study found that 95% of those diagnosed with ADHD were deficient in magnesium. Avoid antibiotics, rethink vaccines. Take probiotics (especially people who have been through multiple courses of antibiotics.) Dr. Neil Ward’s study of 530 hyperactive children found those who had gone through several courses of antibiotics were more likely to be hyperactive, with mineral deficiencies perpetrated by medications. Flush out toxins. High toxicity can induce ADHD symptoms. Too much copper (linked to aggressive behavior in prison inmates) contributes to zinc deficiency – also a common deficiency in people diagnosed with ADHD. Allergies are a major ADHD trigger, especially gluten, dairy, and food additives. Georgetown University found that kids with ADHD were 7x more likely to have food allergies than other kids. And 56% of ADHD kids aged 7-10 tested positive for food allergies, compared to less than 8% of controls. A study found that 89% of ADHD kids reacted to food colorings, 72% to flavorings, 60% to MSG, 45% to synthetic additives, 50% to cows’ milk, 60% to chocolate, and 40% to oranges. Discover the allergies and nix them. Eat real food, and avoid sugar and processed foods. Blood sugar imbalances can also lead to ADHD, as can food colorings and other food additives. Set boundaries, impose discipline and a regular daily structure. This is what the French do, and many believe it’s why their ADHD rate is miniscule and America’s is obscene. If someone you love is already on Ritalin or other amphetamines, seek professional help to avoid severe withdrawal symptoms. Don’t fall victim to this outrageous scam Ritalin use in the US has seen a staggering 180-fold increase since 1991. Because of this fraudulent “disease”, up to ten million Americans are being drugged. With one out of five school children diagnosed with ADHD, teachers “recruiting” more victims, and young adults stepping in as the next fast-growing market sector, you MUST take steps to avoid damage to your loved ones. Kindest regards, For more information: Gary Null has an excellent (free) documentary film at: http://topdocumentaryfilms.com/the-drugging-of-our-children/ Or this film by Citizens Commission of Human Rights – a watchdog group exposing Psychiatric human rights violations:http://www.cchr.org/videos/dead-wrong.html. If you’d like to comment, write me at newsletter@cancerdefeated.com.  Please do not write asking for personal advice about your health. I’m prohibited by law from assisting you.  If you want to contact us about a product you purchased or a service issue, the email address iscustserv@cancerdefeated.com. 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Grant named Coppin State head men’s basketball coach

 

BALTIMORE – Coppin State University has named Michael Grant as its new head men’s basketball coach. He is Coppin State’s sixth head men’s basketball coach since 1964.

Grant succeeds Ronald “Fang” Mitchell, who served as the men’s basketball coach for 28 years at Coppin State.

A fifteen-year veteran, who has won 56 percent of his games, Grant comes to Coppin State from Division II Stillman College, where he was the head coach for the last six years., Grant was also the head coach from 2003-05 at Southern University (La.) where he replaced the legendary Ben Jobe.

“There are two things that we were looking for in our men’s basketball coach,” Coppin State president Mortimer Neufville said. “The graduation rate and an ability to build programs. He’s graduated over 80 percent of his student-athletes and everywhere he has been, he has won.”

At the conclusion of the 2013-14 campaign, Grant amassed a six-year school record of 100-73. In 2012-13, the Tigers finished the season with an 18-10 overall mark and a 12-5 SIAC record. Center Torrean Walker ranked first in the SIAC and seventh in Division II in blocked shots per game while guard Jeffrey Wherry finished first in the conference in assist-to-turnover ratio. The Tigers led the SIAC in assists, blocked shots, scoring offense and three-pointers made per game.

“This was another opportunity for me to build a program,” Grant said. “I am excited to be here and looking forward to playing an exciting brand of basketball. The way we play. There will be nobody in this conference that will be able to play the way I play. We’re going to get up and down the floor. We’re going to run and press. Every team that I’ve coached over the last 15 years, we’ve led the conference in scoring. Our goals are to make sure we’re scoring over 80 points per game and leading the conference in rebounding and steals.”

During the 2010-11 season, he guided Stillman to a 24-8 overall mark, a 19-5 conference record, second place in the SIAC and to the regional final of the Division II South Regional. The Tigers finished the season eighth in the NCAA with three-pointers made (9.4 per game) and blocked shots (4.2 per outing).

“We believe he’s the best fit for our program,” Coppin State Director of Athletics Derrick Ramsey said. “He has experience replacing a legendary coach, which is important. We’re excited to have coach Grant join the Coppin State family.”

Credited by former players as a “disciplinarian,” Grant’s coaching genius was first established at NAIA-turned-Division II member Central State (Ohio) University. In seven seasons, Grant led the Marauders to three 20-win campaigns and only one losing season—his first in 1996-97. During the 1999-00 season, Grant led Central State to the program’s first victory in the NAIA National Tournament since 1979. By the end of his seven-year tenure at the school, Grant had become only the fourth Central State coach to have won more than 100 games in his career with the school.

Grant began his coaching career at his alma mater, Malone College in Ohio, where he first studied under Hal Smith as a student assistant. Grant then served on Smith’s staff in 1985 as a full-time assistant before heading to the University of Michigan as a graduate assistant where he helped coach and develop his younger brother Gary Grant, who eventually became the Big Ten Player of the Year in 1988. Gary Grant was the 14th overall player chosen in the 1988 NBA draft.

Grant also coached at Kentucky State University, Alleghany College, Cleveland State University, and the University of Toledo.

The Eagles will begin their season in November. A complete 2014-15 men’s basketball schedule will be released at a later date. One of Grant’s biggest goals is to recruit Baltimore and keep the talent within city limits.

“We have to show some Baltimore some love,” Grant said. “We have to be able to make sure we take of home. Once we get one, the rest will follow. I am looking forward to having an opportunity to go out in the community and meeting all of the high school coaches and building Coppin State starting at home first.”

Coppin State Names New HeadMen's Basketball Press Conference Reminder

Grant named Coppin State head men’s basketball coach

BALTIMORE – Coppin State University has named Michael Grant as its new head men’s basketball coach. The sixth head men’s basketball coach in program history will be introduced at a press conference beginning at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 6, 2014 in the Talon Center Atrium located on the second floor.

A fifteen-year veteran, who has won 56 percent of his games, Grant comes to Coppin State from Division II Stillman College, where he was the head coach for the last six years. Grant was also the head coach from 2003-05 at Southern University (La.) where he replaced the legendary Ben Jobe. At the conclusion of the 2013-14 campaign, Grant amassed a six-year school record of 100-73.

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14th Annual Awards Ceremony Concludes Athletic Season

BOWIE, Md. – The Bowie State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics concluded its 2013-2014 athletic year Sunday (5/4) afternoon with its 14th Annual Awards Ceremony on campus in the Fine and Performing Arts Building - Main Stage Theater. Athletic as well as academic awards were presented to members of each of Bowie State’s athletic teams and the inaugural Bowie State Athletic Hall of Fame Class was inducted.

Highlights of the evening included the presentation of 82 student-athletes, as well as six student managers/trainers with a 3.0 or better grade point average, 2013-2014 Female and Male Student-Athletes of the Year (Brelyn Finley and Delante White), Volunteer of the Year (M. Burton Cornish), Service Award (Department of Student Life), Highest Team GPA (Women’s Volleyball – 3.17) and Coaches of the Year (Danielle Adams – Women’s Tennis and Damon Wilson - Football). Following is a full list of awards presented at the event:

STUDENT-ATHLETE HONOR ROLL - 3.0 or Better
(Volleyball) Brooke Archer-Simpson, Lace Coleman, Alexis Fisher, Briana Flowers, Antonique Johnson, Symone’ Jordan, Marissa Martinez, India Mason and Yaje Ngundam … (Football) Jaylen Byrdsong-Powell, Julian Crandall, Syree Davis, Tyler Drew, Alexander Eason, David Izebere, Kendall Jefferson, Daris Johnson, Urijah Johnson, Durrell Jones, Marcus King, Christopher Labidou, Khari Lee, Michael Miller, Justin Nestor, Denzel Prince, Quentin Walker, Eric Walters, Leon Wheeler (4.0 – Fall 2013) and Antoine Young … (Men’s Track & Field) Malik Butts, Daniel Ballah, Wendell Felder, Keenan Frye (4.0 Fall 2013) and Kenyon Sellers … (Women’s Track & Field) Maya Belvin, Kiara Dickerson, Phyllicia Ennis, Bobbie Jones, Brianna Milbourne, Jamilah Muhammad, Kendall Reynolds, Ayanna Tweedy and Kayla Watson … (Cheerleading) Erica Baynes, Vivica Brooks, Jordan Hayworthne, Erica Johnson, Chantel Lattimore, Kendra Ross (4.0 – Fall 2013), Stephanie Wilcher and Tyriq Simmons … (Women’s Bowling) Ambrianna Bankston, Shayla Lightfoot, Adrienne Tolson and Ashley Wade … (Men’s Basketball) Justin Beck, Joel Clemmons, Ray Gatling, David Golladay, Cameron, Knox and Dayshawn Wells (4.0 – Fall 2013) … (Women’s Basketball) Uchechi Ahaiwe, Alisha Burley, Ashley Davis, Alessandra Flores, Alauna Jackson, Jasmine McIntosh, Donia Naylor, Keira Phipps and Reven Smith… (Women’s Tennis) Mieke Allen, Brianna Burke, Channae Manning (4.0 – Fall 2013) and Iyabode Sodipo (4.0 – Fall 2013) … (Softball) Hailey Bethke, Cassandra Clayborne (4.0 – Fall 2013), Hayley Flint, Alexis Frazier, Mariela Hernandez, Adria Lewis (4.0 – Fall 2013), Miranda Luna and Kiara Washington … (Student Managers) Natalie Kernizan (Football), Iesha Lee (Football), Breanna Lumpkin (Football), Lana Williamson (Football) and Jacquilla Wright (Men’s Basketball – 4.0 Fall 2013) … (Student Trainer) Shaneeka Smith.


CHEERLEADERS
Most Improved Golden Girl – Maya Brown
“Rookie” Golden Girl of the Year – Selena Slaughter
Most Valuable Golden Girl – Britnne Matthews

FOOTBALL
Offensive Most Valuable Player – Omar Fahnbulleh
Defensive Most Valuable Player – Anthony McDaniel
Jerome Harrington Courage Award – Kendall Jefferson

VOLLEYBALL
Most Valuable Player – Yaje Ngundam
Coaches Award – Brelyn Finley
Most Improved – Amy Harvey

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL
Unsung Hero – Alisha Burley
Most Improved – ReVen Smith
Most Outstanding – Donia Naylor

MEN’S BASKETBALL
Academic Award – Justin Beck
Newcomer of the Year – Zafir Williams
Most Valuable Player – Ray Gatling

CROSS COUNTRY
Women’s Most Valuable Runner – Brittany Williams
Men’s Most Valuable Runner – Rhema Ndjami
Women’s “Lisa Wiggins” Courage Award – Faith Sykes
Men’s Lisa Wiggins Courage Award – Ronald Exum
Women’s Most Improved Runner – Leia Conrad
Men’s Most Improved Runner – Vernon Swanson

INDOOR TRACK & FIELD
Women’s Most Consistent Athlete – Kendall Reynolds
Women’s Most Valuable – Brelyn Finley
Women’s “Lisa Wiggins” Courage Award – Rayshawn Penn
Men’s “Lisa Wiggins” Courage Award – Channing Johnson
Men’s Improved – Brian Tyler
Men’s Most Valuable – Rhema Ndjami

OUTDOOR TRACK & FIELD
Women’s Most Improved Runner – Alicia Grant
Women’s “Lisa Wiggins” Courage Award – Jade George
Women’s Most Valuable – Brelyn Finley
Men’s Most Improved Runner – Jonathan Harper
Men’s “Lisa Wiggins” Courage Award – Sonny Hicks
Men’s Most Valuable – Rhema Ndjami

WOMEN’S TENNIS
Most Improved – Antonique Johnson
Hustle Award – Amber Peters
Coaches Award – Rahwa Habtemariam

WOMEN’S BOWLING
Most Improved – Ashley Wade
Most Valuable – Shayla Lightfoot

SOFTBALL
Coaches Award – Mariela Hernandez
Most Improved Player – Megan Windsor
Most Valuable Player – Cassandra Clayborne

Each student-athlete, including those listed above, received a certificate of participation for the 2013-2014 athletic year.

Is this Brazilian berry the ultimate antioxidant?

This Purple Brazilian Berry
Has More than 5 Times the Antioxidants
Of Blueberries

You may have noticed the explosion of products featuring acai juice or powder that have hit the U.S. markets in recent years.

They're hard to miss given that this fruit has been packaged and sold in various pills, powders, juices, nutrition bars, and shakes.

The acai berry (pronounced ah-SAH'-ee) is an inch-long, dark purple fruit of the acai palm tree, which is native to Central and South America. Some studies show that acai fruit pulp is even richer in antioxidants than cranberries, raspberries, blackberries, strawberries, or blueberries.

This antioxidant bonanza is the main reason why acai berries have gotten such good press. All hype aside, there really is evidence this is a super berry. Let's take a look. . .

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Many folks are convinced the nutrients in acai berries can help you lose weight, boost your immune system, and slow down the aging process. Some studies suggest it might be a natural wonder when it comes to fighting cancer, too.

In one study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, researchers from the University of Florida showed that acai berry extracts triggered a self-destructive response (apoptosis) in up to 86 percent of leukemia cells tested in vitro (i.e. in a lab culture).

Stephen Talcott, assistant professor with UF's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, said "acai berries are already considered one of the richest fruit sources of antioxidants. This study was an important step toward learning what people may gain from using beverages, dietary supplements or other products made with the berries."

Although this was only a cell-culture model, Talcott said "compounds that show good activity against cancer cells in a model system are most likely to have beneficial effects in our bodies."

So what's acai got that
other berries don't?

Acai berries are relatives of blueberries and cranberries. These close relatives contain nutrients similar to those in acai—it's just that acai berries have more bounteous amounts.

A study conducted by the Arkansas Children's Nutrition Center reported that freeze-dried acai berries have the highest antioxidant activity of any food reported to date!

In fact, the Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity (ORAC) score—a measure of a food's antioxidant power—is 167 in acai berries. By comparison, the ORAC score is 32 for blueberries and 14 for apples.

This superfruit contains anthocyanins and flavonoids, two powerful classes of antioxidants that can help:

• Block the harmful effects of free radicals
• Decrease inflammation
• Protect your body from environmental stress (e.g. pollution and traffic)
• Lower your risk of heart disease and cancer—and possibly slow the spread of cancer cells!
  

The idea that acai is an effective free radical blocker is no small thing. Here's why…

Acai helps protect you from
free-radical health destroyers!

Free radicals form in your body as you metabolize food and through other natural body functions.

They are also created from pollutants in the air, sun exposure, eating processed foods, smoking, and elevated stress.

If your body has low levels of antioxidants or antioxidant enzymes, factors like these can cause you to become more susceptible to developing oxidative stress. This is what destroys or damages cells—and contributes to the development of major diseases.

Strangely enough, despite eating many foods with a high fat and sugar content—people in France tend to have a lower incidence of heart disease.

Although this has baffled the medical community for decades, many people believe that the French have healthier hearts because they drink a lot of red wine with meals.

The sort of anthocyanin antioxidants in acai berries are also found in red wine grapes. But here's the kicker…

Acai berries contain as much as 10 to 30 times the antioxidant capacity of red wine grapes! If you're like me and already take a lot of antioxidants – in both foods and supplements – you may be wondering, "How much is enough?"

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, you should be consuming 3,000 ORAC units of fruits and/or vegetables a day. Given the government's hostility to natural medicine, that's probably a lowball estimate.

Unfortunately, many of us only get about 1,000 to 1,200 ORAC units per day.

To achieve the recommended ORAC values, you need to eat at least 5-9 servings of fruit and vegetables every day.

Many folks object to this recommendation because they don't like the taste of some vegetables. Others don't want to deal with the peeling, cutting and other prep work.

But if you want to reap the health benefits, you can purchase fruit and vegetable supplements in powdered form that you could use to make delicious smoothies to drink.

And you can easily find products that contain acai berries at most nutritional supplement stores.

It won't hurt to incorporate some form of this great-tasting berry in your quest for optimal health!