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.

The Amazon tribe’s people have had the pleasure of enjoying the Acai berry for many thousands of years.  It was used not only for medicinal purposes but it also had energy giving qualities as well.

These berries were handpicked by the Amazon tribe’s men.  They would simply climb up the palm trees and harvest the Acai berries from the tree’s top branches.  Now the world over, even as far away as Australia, are extolling the many health benefits of the Acai berries.  Many athletes and other high performing people use the Acai as their ‘secret weapon’ as they excel in their chosen activities.

The Acai berry is full of amino acids, antioxidants and essential fatty acids.  These are all of vital importance in maintaining a healthy diet.  Here is some very good nutritional information that will tell you why the Acai berry is so good for us to eat:

This berry is full of amino acids and has more proteins than one egg. Its fatty acids are similar to the ones that are found in olive oil and it contains twice the number of antioxidants as blueberries and ten times that of grapes.

Acai berries contain over 16 phytonutrients and antioxidants, 30 times the amount of anthocyanins as found in red wine and pack in 44.2g of fibre per 100g of berry. On top of this acai berries have a low glycaemic and are high in macro and trace minerals and vitamins.

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.

If you want to get some of this delicious berry anywhere in Australia, try the new Amazon Power Acai Powder by clicking here.

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