Acai Berry, What is it?


You've heard about it on  the news, Oprah, Rachel Ray & others:

Acai is pronounced "ah-sigh-EE", the acai berry is one of the top super foods on the globe. Acai berry crops are only produced twice a year. They come off of a large palm type tree found only in Brazil, South & Central America and Peru. The Acai berry makes up 42% of the Brazilians diet.

The Acai Berries look very similar to blueberries and much like blueberries, they are rich in antioxidants and nutrients. Within only hours of drinking acai berry, ones blood will show a higher antioxidant capacity. Acai berrys are great at fighting radicals that weaken your immune system.All of the nutrients in the berry help to flush the toxin's from our system. The berries help your body stay in optimal condition, because of all the nutrients they carry. These nutrients include:
1. Iron
2. Vitamin C
3. Calcium
4. Vitamin A
5. Fiber
6. Protien
7. Amino Acids
8. Calcium
9. Glucosamine
10. Potassium
11. Phosphorus

There are many benefits to the Acai Berry

The benefits are said to be: Fights Heart Disease, Cancer, High blood pressure, Insomnia, Boost Immune System, Cholesterol, increases energy and promotes weight loss.

Because this berry is from South & Central America, we cannot get it as a fresh fruit because of it rapid deterioration after harvested. But it can be found in many other products, such as drinks, powders. If you would like more info on Acai Berry please click on the link above