Glossary
Acai berries
Pronounced “ass-eye-eee”. Super berry from South America. Dark purple skin is high in anthocyanins (purple pigments) that are very powerful anti oxidants.
Acerola cherries
Also known as the Barbados cherry because they grow in the West Indies. One of the highest natural sources of vitamin C (20 times the amount in oranges, by weight).
Agave nectar
Low Glycaemix Index natural sweetener extracted from cactus-like plant. Mild flavour a bit like honey, but much sweeter.
Aloe vera
Gel obtained from the leaf of the prickly aloe plant, native to Africa. It is used externally to treat wounds and internally to support the digestive and immune systems.