Acai - The Super Food

Acai - (pronounced ah-sigh-ee)

Four letters that pack a powerful punch. What is Acai? Acai is a berry tree produced by a palm tree found mainly in the vicinity of the Amazon. When ripe berries are dark purple and the size of a blueberry. They contain a thin layer of edible pulp surrounding a large seed. Long ago, before health food fads, used Brazilian acai berries to treat digestive disorders and skin diseases a.

Today announced that Acai is a superfoodis packed with double the antioxidants of blueberries and pomegranate. It also contains healthy omega fats, protein and fiber. These are all good for the heart, body, brain and skin.

Dr. Nicholas Perricone, author of the Perricone Promise, details the "secrets" of the younger and live longer. He discussed the importance of choosing "superfoods" to your daily diet and consumption. According to Dr. Perricone, "superfoods" have a direct connection with the "Brain-BeautyConnect. " These foods are rich in essential fatty acids (or EFAs), antioxidants or fiber ... In addition, [the food] were found to have lower or regulate blood sugar levels, a very important factor for all concerned to slow down the aging process and preventing diabetes, obesity, wrinkles and a host of degenerative diseases. "(1)

Perricone's # 1 "super food"? You got it! Acai!

"Acai pulp contains:

A high concentrationof antioxidants that help combat premature aging, with 10 times more antioxidants than red grapes and 10 to 30 times the anthocyanins of red wine.

A synergy of monounsaturated (healthy) fats, dietary fiber and phytosterols to promote cardiovascular and digestive health.

An almost perfect essential amino acid complex in conjunction with valuable trace minerals vital to proper muscle contraction and regeneration. "(2)

Acai has also been reported to:

Energy boost




Fight against free radicals




Improves digestion




Improves mental clarity / focus




Cleansing and detoxification of the body




It strengthens the immune system




Fight cancer cells




Slow down the aging process




To promote a healthier and more youthful skin looking




RelieveDiabetes




Helps healthy heart function




Minimizes inflammation

The science supports the benefits of Acai - A study by the University of Florida (3) found "that antioxidants destroyed [in acai] cultured human cancer cells." In fact, the potential of Acai may be made only at the beginning.

There is much talk about the benefits of this wonderful fruit, but the proof is in the berryyou! Try it!