Acai
has been touted as the latest and greatest ‘super
food’ to come out of the Amazon basin. It is believed that acai capsules,
pulp and other products from this plant have disease prevention and
anti-aging properties, as well
as the ability to aid weight loss. Results from numerous studies so far
are very promising. So, what is acai all about? This article will
provide some straight facts about this little berry.
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The Real Truth On Acai Capsules
Acai
is a palm tree (Euterpe oleracea), with small, black-purple or reddish,
grape-sized berries. The fruit from the berries and the hearts of palm
from this tree are edible. The fruit from the acai berry surrounds a
proportionally large pit – about 90% of the berry’s
size. However, the small amount of fruit that each berry has contains
large amounts of nutrients and antioxidants. Currently, the only way to
enjoy the benefits of this mighty little fruit is after it’s
been processed and either frozen or freeze-dried, usually in the form
of acai capsules or powder. Why? Once picked, the fat in acai fruit
begin to spoil within 24 hours, so the berries must be processed
immediately. This is why you won’t see fresh acai berries
outside of Brazil.
Unbiased
Information On Acai Berry Juice
The
health benefits of acai fruit are numerous, and current studies are
trying to determine just how far the benefits can reach. So far, what
has been discovered is that acai fruit pulp is chock full of healthy
fiber, Omega 3, Omega 6 and Omega 9 fatty acids and more antioxidants
than in red wine and many of the berries we now eat – even
blueberries. Antioxidants are substances that help the body ward off
free radicals, which contribute to premature aging, stress-related
weight gain and disease. Acai capsules, taken on a daily basis, boost
the body with these nutrients, thus preventing the damage that free
radicals can cause.
