The Acai berry has been grown as the number one super food. Although the term “super food” on a healthy diet is one of the circles is used, the Acai
berry also deserves this title.
He comes from a palm tree in Brazil, which can reach a height of up to 60 meters high in the Amazon rainforest. The clusters of berries by hand from
the locals on the bay for the economic support depends collected. It also helps preserve the forest by loggers and large defense firms.
The grapes are pressed and laid the seeds, leaving a dark purple juice with lots of flesh. The locals have used the juice in their local revenue for
centuries. They firmly believe in its healing properties and consume, everything from headaches to treat infections. Today is the Acai berry is most
often dried to preserve nutritional value and sells the developed countries for the many health benefits. Highlights and recognition over the
nutritional value are the following.
Dr. Perricone in his bestseller “The Promise Prerricone” is acai fruit as the # 1 Superfood in the world.
In 2005, Oprah Acai the # 1 Superfood anonymity, said: “This little bay is one of the most nutritious foods and powerful in the world.”
“Rich in antioxidants and amino acids, acai is considered one of the nutritional fruit from the Amazon basin. New York Times, 8/4/2004.
Acai has 10 times the antioxidant power of red grapes and twice that of blueberries.
It also contains amino acids (which are unheard of) in the fruit and is also a good source of protein, fiber, vitamin A and B, and contains the same
essential fatty acids than olive oil.
These are some of the scientifically proven benefits that can affect your health in many ways. The concentration of antioxidants for preventing
heart disease and cancer. (Dr. Beach) has even been shown to eradicate leukemia cells, 85% time in clinical studies.
The list goes on and on. I have spent the last 3 years of my life exploring the power of antioxidants and the importance of healthy eating. There are
many more on the relationship between what we eat and get to our overall health.