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Tuesday, June 30, 2009

The Marvelous Acai Berry From Brazil

By Christina F Ramirez

The acai berry (pronounced ah-sigh-ee) has taken the nutrition world by storm. This diminutive berry has the utmost ORAC or Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity of any stand-alone food. There are some spices that rank higher on the ORAC scale but as far as food goes, the acai berry has the highest score of all.

The acai berry can only be grown in the rainforests of Brazil. It has only been presented further than of Brazil for wide-reaching expenditure in the recent past. The berries grow in considerable bunches on an acai palm tree, which astonishingly enough is the same tree that gives up the salad basic, hearts of palm.

The acai berry contains a high fat substance, with the fat being comparable in composition to olive oil; this is an extremely nourishing fat with essential fatty acids and Omega's. This high fat content makes it exceptionally fragile.

These berries are so perishable that within 24 hours of being detached from the tree the nutrients begin to decompose. Therefore they must be processed without delay. The best way to process acai berries is with a freeze-dried method, as that does not use heat or chemicals, which can demolish the nutrients.

The acai is laden with antioxidants, healthy omega fats, vitamins and minerals. It is among the foods that are considered to be superfoods, due to its extraordinary nutrient content. It has twice the antioxidant capacity of blueberries, 10 times more than red grapes and 10 to 30 times more than red wine.

Acai berries have been promoted as being effective for such things as the prevention of heart disease and cancers, weight loss and the problems connected with aging. However, it is not a marvel food but it does offer superb nutrition and it can be a beneficial addition to your diet and nutrition plan because it does offer such a nourishing array of nutrients.

You can find acai berry products in a multiplicity of forms, including juices, smoothie mixes and supplemental tablets and capsules. The most imperative thing to look for is the method of processing as freeze-dried is the best way to conserve the remarkable nutrition.

Acai berries can be an particularly favorable addition to your healthy diet and nutrition plan. As with all things the acai berry should be consumed only in moderation even though there is little threat from eating too much since it is a natural food from nature. - 17268

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