Acai Berry – Wonder Or Myth?
The buzz word in health foods lately is the acai berry. The story of this little "superfood" does read a bit like a comic book, from its mysterious be...
The buzz word in health foods lately is the acai berry. The story of this little “superfood” does read a bit like a comic book, from its mysterious beginnings deep in the Amazon rainforest to it’s long list of amazing beneficial properties. Studies show that this little berry is destined to be a lifesaving hero.
It’s most famous property is its incredible antioxidant powers. For conditions such as cancer, macular degeneration, heart disease and Alzheimers, free radicals can be thwarted with antioxidants. Being rich in amino acids, omega 3’s and 6’s, protein and vitamin content, Acai berries are nutritional powerhouses. These factors help with metabolism and energy levels, making it a wonderful weight loss and athletic training supplement.
In their fresh fruit form, these nutritional powerhouses have poor shelf life. Once harvested, they spoil very quickly, so in order to retain their nutritional value for exporting, the berries need to be freeze dried and are often made into a powder for supplements.
Whether you are looking primarily for a weight loss aid, a free radical detox, a preventative medicinal effect or simply a healthy addition to your existing diet, it seems acai is a good choice.
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