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Friday, April 10, 2009

The Acia Berry: A Health and Vitality Explosion from the Amazon

By Marcus C. Evans

The fruit that has been taking the world by storm is the Acai berry which is really pronounced like (ah-sigh-ee). You can find it in the South American Amazon rainforest where it sits high on top of palm trees. The Acai is a small round berry that is blackish-purple in colour. This delicious Brazilian berry tastes like a special blend of berries and chocolate.

For thousands of years the small Acai berry has been a part of the diet of the Amazonian tribes people, who not only recognized its energy giving potential but also its amazing medicinal qualities as well.

The tribesmen in the South American rainforests have, for centuries, harvested Acai berries by climbing all the way to the top of the palm trees on which they grow in order to pick them. These days people from around the world and even as far away as Australia are marvelling over the awesome health benefits of the Acai berries. Many high performing athletes are praising the little Acai berry as their secret weapon in achieving greatness in their chosen activities.

In order for us to maintain good health our bodies require things like amino acids, antioxidants, essential fatty acids, vitamins and minerals. We all know this. The little Acai berries are bursting at the seams with these! But let us examine these berries a bit more closely to see why they can be so beneficial for the good health of our bodies.

When it comes to protein this berry has more of it than an egg! As for antioxidants which are also found in blueberries and grapes, the Acai berry has a whopping ten times as much! As already stated, they contain amino acids and essential fatty acids and these are similar to those found in olive oil.

Acai berries outdo red wine when it comes to the amount of anthocyanins, because they actually have thirty times the amount as found in red wine. They contain more than sixteen phytonutriants and antioxidants and as for fiber, these berries contain that, too. For every 100 grams of berries you get 40 grams of fiber! Acai berries are also packed full of macro and trace minerals and vitamins. But when it comes to glycaemic levels, these are low in the Acai berry.

This berry has an amazing number of health benefits due to its nutritional makeup. Berries are antibacterial, have antioxidant properties, are anti-mutagenic, act as an anti-inflammatory and are very good for the cardiovascular system. The Acai berry works to lower levels of bad cholesterol that may be found in the blood while it maintains the levels of good cholesterol. One of the main jobs of the Acai berry is to lower the levels of cholesterol in blood plasma.

The Acai berry is a rich source for anthocyanins which are very good for the blood vessels, eyes, nervous system and connective tissue. The flavanoids in the Acai berry help protect your body against disease. The berry seems to strengthen visual acuity in the eyes and helps prevent macular degeneration and glaucoma.

The Acai berry seems to help people who have sleep problems. It helps provide a more natural sleep for the body. The Acai berry has been used for many centuries to both cleanse and detoxify the body.

Wow! This little berry is a nutrient goldmine. You can either take the Acai berry in the form of capsules or you may drink the pureed pulp. Either way, you are sure to feel the many benefits of this amazing berry as it works its wonders on you! Give it a go and see for yourself. - 17268

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