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Sunday, April 12, 2009

The Amazing Amazon Acai Berry

By Jordan Jervishus

The Acai berry comes from the Acai Palm tree, native to Central and South America. The fruit that grows on these palms is a small, round, blackish-purple berry about 1 inch in diameter. It looks similar to a grape, but has less pulp and is slightly smaller and darker. There is one large seed in the center of each berry, making up about 80% of the fruit.

Because the seed is so large compared to the size of the berry you have to use a lot of berries to make a large portion of pulp. It is fortunate that the Acai berry grows in groups of 700 " 900 berries. Each year to crops of the berries are harvested. The seeds are used too. They are used for livestock food, soil for plants, and for planting more Acai palm trees.

South American countries have used Acai berries for many years as antioxidants, essential fatty acids, and amino acids. The Acai berry is litterly a superfood that is very high in antioxidants as well. It is also a good source of protein, fiber, and is a good source of iron. It is one of the best sources of nutrients in the world.

High amounts of antioxidants in Acai berries could even prevent you from getting cancer. There are also small amounts of every known mineral in Acai fruit. There is glucosamine and even high levels of anthocyanins. The anthocyanins improve eyesight, protect your nervous system, repair collagin, and protect blood vessels.

A very beneficial way to lower your cholesterol would be to eat Acai berries because of their high protein levels. The fiber in the berries is also great for the digestive system. Omega 9 and omega 6 essential fatty acids are also present. The acids help absorb vitamins D, A, E, and K. This can also help prevent hypertension and cancer.

The people of Brazil have known about this secret berry for decades. We are just now finding out how beneficial this berry can be. The purest form of the Acai berry is hard to obtain in America because it is grown in the Amazons so make sure you get Acai berry from a legitimate source. Research has just begun on this very healthy fruit but already they are seeing how great of a superfood it is. - 17274

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