Friday, May 15, 2009

The Acai Berries Nutritional Value

By Carter Sinclair

Acai has been talked about on many radio stations, magazines, television commercials, and many other people. You may be wondering why so many people are talking about Acai berries. How is this little fruit any different than any other fruit I can buy.

Grown in the Central and South America the acai berry is harvested from the acai palm. They have a very similar appearance to grapes and are dark purple in color. The pulp from the berry is what holds the most nutritional value. It is made into many different types of juices and drinks.

In addition to the versatility of using acai berries, they have great nutritional value. The fruit contains oleic acid (omega-9) and fatty enzymes (omega-3 and omega-6). These are beneficial in lowering Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL) levels in the body. They also contain lots of calcium, vitamin E, and polyphenols, which makes it a powerful antioxidant.

Because of the acai berries great nutritional benefits it is the main component of many people of the Amazons diet. The skin contains the powerful antioxidant found in red wine, anthocyanin. So not only does the pulp contain a lot of health benefits so does the skin of the acai berry.

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.

Regardless of how you consume acai berry is will be a great benefit to your health. You may find that you like the acai berry juice or acai smoothies or even the acai berry bar. The health and food industry has been taken by storm by the acai berry. It is very clear to the American public that acai berry is very beneficial to your health.

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