Learn about the Acai Berry

The Acai Berry which is commonly pronounced a-sigh-ee, is a rather small, round, and black looking purple. It looks like a grape or a blueberry, yet is smaller and darker. This fruit has a large seed and contains minimum amounts of pulp. The Acai fruit berry is now broadly used in energy juices, ice cream, certain energy bars with granola.

The natives of Brazil have used Acai for many generations. Acai boasts 10 times the antioxidant benefits of grapes, about thirty times the anthocyanins of red wine, and twice that of blueberries. It is these antioxidants that help prevent premature aging. Acai also has a synergy of dietary fiber, monounsaturated fats and phytosterols that promote cardiovascular and digestive health. It also has an amino acid complex with trace minerals that induce muscle contraction and regeneration. The antioxidants in Acai are known to improve eyesight and to fight and regulate the cholesterol levels in the body and can also be important in helping the cardiovascular system.