What is Açai?

The fruit Açaí (Euterpe Oleracea), pronounced (ah-sigh-ee) is a delicious Brazilian berry that tastes like a mouth watering blend of berries and chocolate. The Açaí fruit is a berry - small, round and blackish-purple in colour. Açaí is only found high on top of palm trees in the Amazon rainforest of South America.
The indigenous people of the Amazon region believe that Açaí has amazing healing and nutritional properties. For centuries, they have revered this berry as an antidote for many ailments.

Clinical studies have shown that Açaí may be the most nutritious and powerful resources of the "Super Fruits" of the planet, providing many health benefits.
Amazon Power Açaí nourishes both body and mind, providing balanced nutrition, sustained energy and mental focus with its naturally occurring nutrients.
It can be tasted either eating or drinking. Traditionally Açaí is consumed blended with guarana served in a bowl with granola to be put on top at your own taste.

The Power of Açai?

While many different berry and fruit juices are available on the market, Amazon Power Açaí contains the most complete range of vitamins, minerals, and essential fatty acids. Açaí contains Vitamin B1 (Thiamine), Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin), Vitamin B3 (Niacin), Vitamin C, Vitamin E (tocopherol), iron, potassium, phosphorus and calcium. It also contains the essential fatty acids of Omega 6 and Omega 9, all the essential amino acids, and it is an excellent source of protein.

So the nutritional content of Amazon Power Açaí really is amazing! However, what absolutely sets Açaí apart from other berry and fruit products is its high antioxidant content. Açaí has more than double the antioxidant power of blueberries and 30 times more Anthocyanins than in a glass of red wine. When compared to Noni and Mangosteen juice products, Açaí is 6 times more powerful when we look at antioxidant content. No other berry or fruit product can come close to matching the nutritional and antioxidant content of Açaí.

Scientific studies have now confirmed the super health benefits of the Açaí fruit. As a whole food by itself, Açaí would provide a remarkable source of balanced protein, carbohydrates, healthy fats, essential vitamins and minerals. Açaí contains a dozen of the valuable Polyphenols. One of these, the anthocyanins, contributes the deep red, blue and purple colour to the fruit. Anthocyanins have many health benefits identified in several studies.

Nutritional Facts

•Oleic (Omega 9) - a monounsaturated essential fatty acid which helps to lower LDL (harmful cholesterol), while maintaining HDL (beneficial cholesterol). Fatty acids aid in the transport and absorption of fat-soluble vitamins i.e. Vitamins A, E, D, and K.

•Linoleic (Omega 6) - a polyunsaturated essential fatty acid which has also been found to lower LDL, while maintaining HDL.

•Açaí also contains many valuable Phytosterols. Sterols are compounds of plant cell membranes providing numerous benefits to the human body, namely the reduction of blood plasma cholesterol.

•Its energising value comes from the amount of fat that consists of unsaturated fatty acids. These acids have a substance that is highly active and acts in the blood circulation thus eliminating the saturated fatty acids (which cause vein or artery obstruction) .

•The anthocyanin substance is one protein contained in the fruit which has the property of dissolving solid and saturated fatty acids, responsible for the cholesterol and the arteriosclerosis.

•The Açaí is rich in fibre that helps the digestive system. Low fibre consumption in the Western diet is thought to be a contributing factor to the high incidence of cancer and heart diseases.

Where to buy / Retailers
Frozen Product range, Acai Original Brazilian Recipe and Fruit Pulps only available from Retailers and Distributors

Testimonials

Listen to what Sports Champions and Other High Performers Are Saying about Amazon Power Acai

"Acai Offers the Best Sustenance"

Layne Beachley - Seven times World Surfing Champion

I eat Amazon Power at any time of the day. It offers the best sustenance to compliment my training and competitive surfing. Açai is filling but not heavy, completely natural and full of taste! Having several food allergies and with a relatively restrictive diet, Amazon Power offers the necessary vitamins, proteins and antioxidants I need for a balanced diet.

"Acai Helps me Surf at 100% Intensity"

Chris Friend - Pro Junior Surfer

(Runner-up ISA Amateur World Championship) Amazon Power Acai gives me the power to train and surf at 100% intensity. There is nothing better than a bowl of Acai after morning surf to start the day. Acai is not only a delicious snack but also plays an important role in my training diet.

"Acai Gives you a Powerful Energy Kick Right When You Need it"

Amon Buchanan - Sydney Swans AFL Player

I like having Amazon Power Açai for breakfast and before training. It's great for an active sportsperson like myself. Açai gives you a powerful energy kick, just when you need it. To top it off its high in antioxidants as well.

"Amazon Power Acai is a great example of a Healthy and Nutritional meal option"

Rodrigo B. Perez - High-Performance Coach

Amazon Power Acai is a great example of a Healthy and Nutritional meal option that I indicate to my athletes as part of my holistic approach. Hard and disciplined training must come along with a proper diet, the right mental and spiritual attitude with appropriated rest. In what concerns the diet part of The Holistic Pro-Health-Performance programmes Acai is definitely a powerful and nutritious ally. (www.holisticph.com).