Monday, July 6, 2009

Why Acai Berry Has Become So Popular With Healthy Conscious Individuals

By Noble Mendoza

During the past decade, never has a fruit become as popular so fast as the acai berry. This naturally grown fruit has found a prominent place amongst the world's most health centered professionals and many continue to debate its health gaining benefits.

Acai mainly grows in the Amazon Rainforest and be described as a dark purple berry very similar to a grape. Even though it is very small, it packs a powerful dose of nutrients and vitamins very rich in antioxidants, healthy minerals and essential fatty acids.

In more recent times, it has been featured on numerous television shows as the new wonder berry and managed to find its way onto the sage of Oprah as Dr. Oz talked about the latest discoveries and health benefits of acai. Since discussed on Oprah, many primetime new stations have done stories and news features on the subject of acai.

So where is this all heading? Now that the public at large is familiar with acai berry and all of its health benefits, mainstream companies are now jumping on the bandwagon to produce their own version of the berry. This is evident in many grocery stores throughout the country which now stock acai juice for consumers.

So what can we derive from all of this? It is very obvious as with all superfoods that have been discovered. Companies throughout the world will start harvesting the grape for mass distribution. Now that acai has quickly gained momentum as the latest superfood, we can expect to see a growing number of grocery stores stocking different brands of acai berry.

As more and more people take acai as a health food supplement, some of the more common benefits reported by users that take it on a regular basis include:

* An increase in stamina throughout the day

* Improved overall blood circulation

* Improved digestion and regular bowel movements

* Healthier looking skin cells, hair and stronger nails

* Healthier looks skin, hair and nails

* Deeper levels of sleep

* Less stress and anxiety

As I performed research on the Internet, I discovered that while these are the most common effects, they are not all-inclusive. People around the world are swearing to the power of taking acai as a part of their daily nutritional antioxidant supplement with very positive results.

It is obvious that a diet rich in antioxidants helps to promote a healthy life. Eating certain types of fruits and vegetables is key factor in getting the right level of antioxidants in your system. In either case, you should seek to maintain a state of health that consists of getting the essential amino acids, vitamins and mineral either as a supplement or through natural foods.

By getting the recommended allowances of foods rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, you give your immune system the strength it needs to fight off diseases, quickly repair damaged cells and tissues and keep you in a state of well-being.

When you combine organic foods such as berries, broccoli, tomatoes, red grapes, garlic, spinach, tea, carrots, soy and whole grain, along with a vitamin supplement containing C and E, you stand a very good chance of living a healthy lifestyle. Of course, this is by no means an excuse for not exercising! Some form of physical fitness should be a pat of your life as well.

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