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Thursday, April 2, 2009

The Acai Berry Is The #1 Superfood

By Jordan Jervishus

The Acai berry comes from Central and South America from the Acai Palm tree. The fruit that is grown on these palm trees is small, blackish purple, round, and is about 1 inch diameter in size. It looks similar to a grape but is a lot smaller and more dark and it doesn't have as much pulp. There is 1 large see in the middle of each berry, taking up about eighty percent of the fruit.

Because the seed is so large compared to the size of the berry you have to use a lot of berries to make a large portion of pulp. It is fortunate that the Acai berry grows in groups of 700 " 900 berries. Each year to crops of the berries are harvested. The seeds are used too. They are used for livestock food, soil for plants, and for planting more Acai palm trees.

South American countries have used the Acai berry for years as a powerful source of antioxidants, amino acids, and essential fatty acids. This makes it a very high-energy superfood. The Acai berry is also rich in iron, protein, and fiber. It could very well be one of the most nutritious foods in the world!

Because of the high amount of antioxidants in the Acai fruit, eating it could be a prevention from cancer. There are also traces of almost every known beneficial mineral found in the pure Acai berry. There are also very high levels of glucosamine and anthocyanins. Anthocyanins can help repair collagen, protect the nervous system, protect blood vessels, and improve eyesight.

The high protein levels in the Acai berry could be very beneficial in lowering cholesterol. The amount of fiber in the berry is great for aiding the digestive system. The essential fatty acids found in the Acai berry are omega-9 and omega-6. These acids help absorb vitamins A, D, E, and K. This can help prevent cancer and hypertension.

We are just now finding out about this remarkable berry, but the Brazilians have been in on the secret for decades. Because it is only grown in the Amazon, it can be hard to get the purest form of the Acai here in the states. Research is just beginning on all the benefits of the Acai berry, but enough has already been done for us to know that this is a very powerful health food. - 17273

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