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May
16
The Acai Berry: An Antioxidant Superfood That Has Everything
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Jamie Clark asked:
The acai berry is one of the world’s most interesting and unique foods. It may also be one of its healthiest. Chock-full of antioxidants, amino acids, AND essential fatty acids, the tiny little acai berry packs a nutritional wallop rarely seen in the natural world. In fact, some experts consider it to be the world’s most “complete” natural food.
Acai berries come from the acai (pronounced ah-SIGH-ee) palm tree of South America. The native peoples of Brazil have eaten the berry for centuries and there are, in fact, many local legends about acai’s incredible healing and sustaining powers. It remains a popular “health and energy” food in that country today. Fortunately for North Americans and Europeans, in the last few years acai berry products have made their way to foreign shores. Now just about anyone can (and should) try this incredibly healthy food for themselves.
To give you an idea of just how powerful this fruit really is, consider the nutritional profile of acai berry pulp:
- 10-30 times the anthocyanins (strong antioxidants) of red wine – an almost perfect essential amino acid complex (the “building blocks” of protein) – 60% Oleic acid, an omega-9 monounsaturated essential fatty acid – 12% Linoleic acid, an omega-6 polyunsaturated essential fatty acid – a full array of vitamins, minerals, and trace elements – large amounts of plant sterols (phytochemicals with numerous health benefits) – significant amounts of natural dietary fiber – natural calcium!
As you can see, there aren’t many things that the acai berry doesn’t have! But the good news doesn’t end there. Acai has a vibrant taste that most people find very, very pleasing. Though difficult to describe, some people compare the flavor of acai to tart, chocolate-covered cherries or blueberry ice cream with a hint of chocolate. Not bad for something so healthy!
A few of the more common benefits reported by people who consume acai berries on a regular basis include:
- Greater energy and vitality – Increased stamina – Improved circulation – Improved digestion – Better sleep – Improved sexual function – Healthier, better-looking skin – Increased sense of overall “well-being”
By now you’re probably aching to try this super-fruit for yourself. Fortunately it’s becoming more and more widely available throughout the United States, Europe, and Australia. Look for acai smoothies and acai berry juices at your local health foods shops. There are also several health supplements on the market which contain dried acai berry powder… but it would be a shame to miss out on the delicious and unique taste of this amazing berry!
Tags: Acai Berries, Amino Acid Complex, Chocolate Covered Cherries, Energy Food, Essential Fatty Acid, Essential Fatty Acids, Oleic Acid, Plant Sterols, Red Wine, Unique FoodsThe acai berry is one of the world’s most interesting and unique foods. It may also be one of its healthiest. Chock-full of antioxidants, amino acids, AND essential fatty acids, the tiny little acai berry packs a nutritional wallop rarely seen in the natural world. In fact, some experts consider it to be the world’s most “complete” natural food.
Acai berries come from the acai (pronounced ah-SIGH-ee) palm tree of South America. The native peoples of Brazil have eaten the berry for centuries and there are, in fact, many local legends about acai’s incredible healing and sustaining powers. It remains a popular “health and energy” food in that country today. Fortunately for North Americans and Europeans, in the last few years acai berry products have made their way to foreign shores. Now just about anyone can (and should) try this incredibly healthy food for themselves.
To give you an idea of just how powerful this fruit really is, consider the nutritional profile of acai berry pulp:
- 10-30 times the anthocyanins (strong antioxidants) of red wine – an almost perfect essential amino acid complex (the “building blocks” of protein) – 60% Oleic acid, an omega-9 monounsaturated essential fatty acid – 12% Linoleic acid, an omega-6 polyunsaturated essential fatty acid – a full array of vitamins, minerals, and trace elements – large amounts of plant sterols (phytochemicals with numerous health benefits) – significant amounts of natural dietary fiber – natural calcium!
As you can see, there aren’t many things that the acai berry doesn’t have! But the good news doesn’t end there. Acai has a vibrant taste that most people find very, very pleasing. Though difficult to describe, some people compare the flavor of acai to tart, chocolate-covered cherries or blueberry ice cream with a hint of chocolate. Not bad for something so healthy!
A few of the more common benefits reported by people who consume acai berries on a regular basis include:
- Greater energy and vitality – Increased stamina – Improved circulation – Improved digestion – Better sleep – Improved sexual function – Healthier, better-looking skin – Increased sense of overall “well-being”
By now you’re probably aching to try this super-fruit for yourself. Fortunately it’s becoming more and more widely available throughout the United States, Europe, and Australia. Look for acai smoothies and acai berry juices at your local health foods shops. There are also several health supplements on the market which contain dried acai berry powder… but it would be a shame to miss out on the delicious and unique taste of this amazing berry!
May
16
The Health Benefits of Acai Berries
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Catie Jefferson asked:
The Brazilian Acai berry is rich in vitamins, fiber and protein, but these aren’t the only health benefits of acai. This dark purple berry is also rich in antioxidants and the good omega fats that most of us don’t get enough of in our diets. So let’s take a look at why these are important.
Acai and Antioxidants
Like all richly colored fruits and vegetables, acai berry is loaded with antioxidants. Antioxidants are important for long term health because they counteract the effects of free radicals. And free radicals contribute to all kinds of diseases that shorten our longevity, particularly heard disease and cancer.
So it’s important to get lots of antioxidants in your diet. You can do this by consuming plenty of brightly colored fruits and vegetables such as carrots, tomatoes and even red wine. What makes acai a particularly attractive addition to your diet is that the acai berry packs quite the antioxidant punch. This little pitted berry has twice as much antioxidant power as blueberries, one of the fruits that is well known as one of our best sources.
Acai and Essential Fatty Acids
Essential Fatty acids are what gets commonly referred to as the good fats. It’s the stuff that raises your good cholesterol levels and lowers your bad cholesterol levels. The two main essential fatty acids (EFA) are omega-3 and omega-6. There is also omega-9 as well, but our bodies do produce some omega-9 on their own, so this is not considered an essential source to consume.
Of these EFAs, the one that most of us are deficient in is Omega-3. And deficiencies in essential fatty acids can contribute to cancer, depression, increased risk of heart attacks and other serious health conditions. This is where acai comes in. It is rich in all of the Omega fats, including Omega-3. So an acai supplement can definitely help increase our consumption of Omega-3.
Of course, antioxidants and EFAs aren’t the only reason to consider adding some acai to your diet. Acai is also a great source of fiber, protein and vitamins, particularly the B vitamins. They even have plant sterols which recent research is showing is another health benefit we should try getting more of in our diets.
Since you can’t buy raw acai berries (they don’t ship well, so are processed at the source), the best way to add some to your diet is generally going to be as either a juice or a supplement in the form of a capsule or powder. You can read my review of my favorite acai berry capsule and then get yourself a free bottle to try it for yourself.
Tags: Acai Berries, Acai Berry, Colored Fruits, Health Conditions, Kinds Of Diseases, Long Term Health, Omega 3 And Omega 6, Omega 9, Red Wine, Serious HealthThe Brazilian Acai berry is rich in vitamins, fiber and protein, but these aren’t the only health benefits of acai. This dark purple berry is also rich in antioxidants and the good omega fats that most of us don’t get enough of in our diets. So let’s take a look at why these are important.
Acai and Antioxidants
Like all richly colored fruits and vegetables, acai berry is loaded with antioxidants. Antioxidants are important for long term health because they counteract the effects of free radicals. And free radicals contribute to all kinds of diseases that shorten our longevity, particularly heard disease and cancer.
So it’s important to get lots of antioxidants in your diet. You can do this by consuming plenty of brightly colored fruits and vegetables such as carrots, tomatoes and even red wine. What makes acai a particularly attractive addition to your diet is that the acai berry packs quite the antioxidant punch. This little pitted berry has twice as much antioxidant power as blueberries, one of the fruits that is well known as one of our best sources.
Acai and Essential Fatty Acids
Essential Fatty acids are what gets commonly referred to as the good fats. It’s the stuff that raises your good cholesterol levels and lowers your bad cholesterol levels. The two main essential fatty acids (EFA) are omega-3 and omega-6. There is also omega-9 as well, but our bodies do produce some omega-9 on their own, so this is not considered an essential source to consume.
Of these EFAs, the one that most of us are deficient in is Omega-3. And deficiencies in essential fatty acids can contribute to cancer, depression, increased risk of heart attacks and other serious health conditions. This is where acai comes in. It is rich in all of the Omega fats, including Omega-3. So an acai supplement can definitely help increase our consumption of Omega-3.
Of course, antioxidants and EFAs aren’t the only reason to consider adding some acai to your diet. Acai is also a great source of fiber, protein and vitamins, particularly the B vitamins. They even have plant sterols which recent research is showing is another health benefit we should try getting more of in our diets.
Since you can’t buy raw acai berries (they don’t ship well, so are processed at the source), the best way to add some to your diet is generally going to be as either a juice or a supplement in the form of a capsule or powder. You can read my review of my favorite acai berry capsule and then get yourself a free bottle to try it for yourself.
May
11
Is The Acai Berry Really A Super Fruit?
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Darren Yates asked:
The Acai Berry is being promoted as a super fruit and with good reason. Acai Berries are considered one of the richest fruit sources of antioxidants.
These are the same antioxidants that destroyed cultured human cancer cells in a University of Florida study in early 2006, this was one of the first serious studies to investigate the ‘super fruit’s’ supposed benefits.
The Acai Berries triggered a self-destruct response in up to 86 percent of the leukaemia cells tested when applied for 24 hours. Depending on the extract and concentration, anywhere from about 35 percent to 86 percent of the cancer cells were destroyed!
It has been shown in other studies that compounds demonstrating a positive effect against cancer cells are more likely to have a beneficial effect on our entire body.
The Acai Berry is not only loaded with antioxidants, it also contains anthocyanins (20 times the amount found in red wine), omega 6 and omega 9 fatty acids which are rarely found in fruit, the berries are also low in calories and contain fibre, calcium, amino acids, minerals such as iron, magnesium, potassium, calcium and vitamins B1, B2, B3, C and E.
This high concentration of elements can also help to combat -
Aging
The high concentration of antioxidant anthocyanin, Omega 6 and Omega 9 fatty acids helps delay the natural aging process.
Fight Heart Disease
The high concentration of phytosterols in the Acai Berry helps to reduce heart related problems and disease.
Control Cholesterol
The Acai Berry has been proven to help maintain good cholesterol levels.
Something this beneficial must taste pretty foul then right?
Wrong! Many describe the taste as a combination of berry and earthy chocolate.
When ripe, the berries are dark purple and about the size of a blueberry with a thin layer of edible pulp surrounding a large seed. Acai Berries are produced by a palm tree common on the floodplain areas of the Amazon River in Brazil.
Brazilians have used Acai Berries for centuries to treat digestive disorders and skin conditions and they have come to take the place of rice, bread and milk.
In the city of Belem, state capital of the Para region in Brazil more Acai juice is consumed on a daily basis than milk! Acai is an energiser and is suitable for all age groups. Large quantities are sent to the cities of Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro where it has become the health drink of choice for both young and old alike.
The rest of the World are now finally catching on to the little Acai Berry as they realize this little fruit really does deserve the title ‘Super Fruit’.
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Tags: Acai Berries, Anthocyanin, Control Cholesterol, Dark Purple, Edible Pulp, Human Cancer Cells, Natural Aging Process, Palm Tree, Phytosterols, Red WineThe Acai Berry is being promoted as a super fruit and with good reason. Acai Berries are considered one of the richest fruit sources of antioxidants.
These are the same antioxidants that destroyed cultured human cancer cells in a University of Florida study in early 2006, this was one of the first serious studies to investigate the ‘super fruit’s’ supposed benefits.
The Acai Berries triggered a self-destruct response in up to 86 percent of the leukaemia cells tested when applied for 24 hours. Depending on the extract and concentration, anywhere from about 35 percent to 86 percent of the cancer cells were destroyed!
It has been shown in other studies that compounds demonstrating a positive effect against cancer cells are more likely to have a beneficial effect on our entire body.
The Acai Berry is not only loaded with antioxidants, it also contains anthocyanins (20 times the amount found in red wine), omega 6 and omega 9 fatty acids which are rarely found in fruit, the berries are also low in calories and contain fibre, calcium, amino acids, minerals such as iron, magnesium, potassium, calcium and vitamins B1, B2, B3, C and E.
This high concentration of elements can also help to combat -
Aging
The high concentration of antioxidant anthocyanin, Omega 6 and Omega 9 fatty acids helps delay the natural aging process.
Fight Heart Disease
The high concentration of phytosterols in the Acai Berry helps to reduce heart related problems and disease.
Control Cholesterol
The Acai Berry has been proven to help maintain good cholesterol levels.
Something this beneficial must taste pretty foul then right?
Wrong! Many describe the taste as a combination of berry and earthy chocolate.
When ripe, the berries are dark purple and about the size of a blueberry with a thin layer of edible pulp surrounding a large seed. Acai Berries are produced by a palm tree common on the floodplain areas of the Amazon River in Brazil.
Brazilians have used Acai Berries for centuries to treat digestive disorders and skin conditions and they have come to take the place of rice, bread and milk.
In the city of Belem, state capital of the Para region in Brazil more Acai juice is consumed on a daily basis than milk! Acai is an energiser and is suitable for all age groups. Large quantities are sent to the cities of Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro where it has become the health drink of choice for both young and old alike.
The rest of the World are now finally catching on to the little Acai Berry as they realize this little fruit really does deserve the title ‘Super Fruit’.
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