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Friday, May 22, 2009

The Acai Berries Nutritional Value

By Carter Sinclair

You are probably wondering what the hype is about Acai berries and why you should eat them. After hearing countless friends and reports talk about acai there has to be something to this little berry. Many television commercials, magazines, and radio shows are talking about acai berry. So what is with this berry from the Amazons?

The acai berry is grown on the acai palm tree. It is found in South and Central America. They are purplish in color and are about the same size as a grape. The pulp is made into many delicious nutritional drinks. Acai berries have been sold as smoothies, juices, sodas, and other beverages.

Acai has many nutritional benefits to the body. They contain vitamin E, calcium, polyphenols, and fatty enzymes. They also contain omega 9 which is oleic acid. They are great for the body and your immune system. Acai berry also helps to lower LDL, Low Density Lipoprotein.

However not only does the pulp contain nutritional benefits so does the skin. The acai skin contains anthocyanins, which is the antioxidant found in red wine. This berry has made up a large portion of many people in the Amazons because of its nutritional benefits.

In addition, acai berries are used as an anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antimutagenic, and even a cardiovascular system supporter. It's also being tested for use as a dyeing agent to prepare the human body for MRI scans of the gastrointestinal tract. In the United States, supplements are available for weight loss and energy boosters, as well.

The nutritional value of acai berries make them a great addition to any diet, whether you eat the fruit, drink the juice, or add acai berries to your usual healthy smoothie. You can even get berry bars or find it in powdered form as a capsule to take, or as a mixer to add to something else. Regardless of how you take it, it's clear that the nutritional value of acai berries can make a difference in your body, with just a small berry addition to your diet. - 17274

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