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Sunday, March 22, 2009

Acai Berry versus Pomegranate

By Carter Sinclair

The Acai berry and pomegranates are two of the most talked about superfoods in the health food industry. Both are an amazing natural source for many important vitamins and minerals. The question is; if you can only use one or the other which is better? This article is going to pit these two superfoods against each other and help you decide which one to pick.

In The Far Corner Wearing The Red Trunks We Have The Pomegranate!

The pomegranate is a sweet and tart tasting fruit that is native to Iran and northern India. There are many stories and legends surrounding this fruit, and it has been said that Helen of Troy used pomegranates to help make her more beautiful. Those legends all have some truth behind them, because the pomegranate is one of the healthiest fruits on the planet. Here are some of the main benefits you get from eating pomegranates:

* Has a high level of antioxidants (10,500 on the ORAC Assay)

* Is rich in vitamin C, A, E and folic acid

* Good cholesterol levels are raised and reduces plaque in your arteries

* Prevents enzymes from damaging cartilage

* Battles cancer cells

* Slows down the aging process

Those all sound great; now let's take a look at how Acai stacks up.

And In The Other Corner Wearing the Purple Trunks Is Acai Berry!

A taste like chocolate and berries the Acai berry is delicious. It has exploded in popularity and is now not only a staple for its native people but is now making its way around the world. This Amazon Rainforest berry has some amazing health benefits for example:

* Has a very high antioxidant count (18,400 on ORAC)

* Is a great source for essential fatty acids

* Provides a boost of energy similar to coffee (without caffeine)

* Battles against cancer cells

* Slows down the aging process

* Contains high levels of vitamins E, C, and B, amino acids, and fiber

Those are some pretty powerful benefits from a little berry, but are it enough to defeat the pomegranate?

And the Winner...

Acai berry! Acai takes down pomegranate due to the determining factor of an exceedingly high antioxidant count (18,400 vs. 10,500). The benefits from antioxidants are overwhelming. Acai is a well rounded super food because of its energy boost and healthy nutrients. Pomegranates only edge was its ability to prevent arthritis and protect your cartilage but in the end it wasn't enough. - 17273

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