The Acai Berry
The Acai Berry has an impressive nutritional profile:
It has loads of Antioxidants, Unsaturated Fats, Amino Acids, Dietary Fiber, &
Essential Vitamins.
The small berry, which grows in the the Amazon Rainforest, has been thought to Reverse Aging, Fight Cancer, and Improve your sex drive. The berry has quickly become known as a type of Superfood for its impressive list of health benefits:
Antioxidants
Antioxidants help the body get rid of harmful free radicals that cause cell damage. Basically, their is a good way for your cells to die and a bad way. When a cell dies the bad way, it leaves by-products in your body that are thought to cause aging and most of the ailments that we deal with. Antioxidants help the body use its natural defense mechanisms to get rid of these "radicals."
Positive (Unsaturated) Fats
- Monounsaturated Fat - Found in: Acai, Olive Oil, Nuts, Avocados, Peanut Butter.
- Polyunsaturated Fat - Found in: Acai, Salmon, Herring, Soybeans, Fish Oil, Wheat
- Essential Fatty Acids - These fats cannot be chemically manufactured. They need to be consumed through diet. Acai is rich in Omega 6's and 9's which support healthy cholesterol. Found in: Fish, Canola Oil, Leafy vegetables, Sunflower seeds, Pumpkin seeds, and Walnuts.
Dietary Fiber
Dietary Fiber helps your body digest food more efficiently and is an essential part of a healthy diet. Fiber accounts for nearly one-third the total mass of an Acai Berry and can be found in Apples, Split Peas, Beans, Broccoli, and Pears. It is said that Americans consume only 50% of their daily fiber intake, making the Acai Berry a valuable source of this important nutrient.
Vital Nutrients
In addition, the Acai Berry also provides Vitamins A B1 B2 B3 C E, Calcium, Phosphorous, and 19 different types of amino acids. The nutritional makeup of this berry makes it one of the healthiest things you can possibly eat.