The Secrets of the Acai Berry-Weight Loss and Health Benefits of
the Acai Berry, are All Acai Berry Supplements Created Equal? By: Dan Nessel
The Acai berry has been called the #1 Superfood in the world.
Do Acai supplements retain the amazing nutritional values of
the Acai berry? Read this article to learn more.
The Acai Berry � Once a secret of the Amazon, now a nutritional
powerhouse available around the world if you surf the Internet
on this new super food I have been hearing all sorts of great
things about. It's called the Acai Berry. Celebrity's such as
Oprah and Rachel Ray promoted the Acai Berry on their TV shows.
On the Oprah show, The anti-aging specialist named Dr. Nicholas
Perricone called the Acai Berry, "The World #1 Super Food". The
Acai berry has become extremely popular all over the world.
At one time it was not able to be shipped out of South America
due to spoilage, but with new freeze drying technology's and
refrigerated shipping containers, the fruit is finding it's
way all across the globe. You can find Acai in Juices, Supplements,
Granola, Ice Cream, Smoothies and more! The possibilities are
endless and people are getting very creative with this all natural
Nutritional Powerhouse, the Acai berry.
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The acai berry (ah-sigh-ee) grows in the Amazon Rainforest on
acai palm trees and looks like a purple marble or purple grape.
The Acaí berry (fruit) is 90% seed pit and 10% acaí pulp and
must be carefully handled before it can be consumed. During the
process the acaí berries with water are put into a machine and
are agitated against one another. This process separates the
acaí pulp from the seed to produce a thick acaí fruit pulp puree.
Acaí berry has a unique tropical fruit flavor and provides a high
level nutritional benefits. The acaí berry contains high levels
of antioxidants also known as anthocyanins. It also contains Omega
Fatty Acids (healthy fats), Amino Acids, Fiber, Iron, along with
many other vitamins and minerals (Nutritional Value of the Acai
Berry and Acai Berry Juice). An amazonian traditional recipe mixes
acaí fruit pulp and natural guarana seed, which gives energy and
heighten mental clarity that has caffeine like effects when
combined with guarana.
Natives living in the Amazon river region in Northern Brazil,
have had as part of their diet the acai berry for hundreds of
years for it's nutritional value. It's healing and wellness
powers are legendary throughout the area. The popularity of
the acai berry is starting to spread from Brazil to the rest
of the Americas.
Acai Berry has the following nutritional, health and wellness
properties:
* Antioxidant
* Antibacterial
* Anti-inflammatory
* Antimutagenic
* Cardiovascular System
Acai berries contain very high amounts of essential fatty
acid & omegas proven to lower LDL & maintain HDL cholesterol
levels. They also have a remarkable concentration of antioxidants
to help combat free radicals and premature aging. Acai Berry
is a source of a particular class of flavonoids called anthocyanins.
The ORAC value of Acai Berry is higher than any other edible
berry in the world! Acai Berry is also an excellent source of
dietary fiber!
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Acai is extremely rich in organic vegetable protein which does
not generate cholesterol during its digestion and is easier
processed and transported to your muscles than animal protein
(such as in milk or meat). Besides its outstanding content of
protein and unsaturated lipids, acai is also rich in carbohydrates
which provide your body with the necessary energy while working
or practicing any kind of sport. That is why acai is served in most gyms,
sport clubs and beaches all over Brazil, and now all over the world.
