What is the Acai Berry? Where does it come from? Many people have talked about what benefits come from the Acai Berry, but few have talked about where that berry comes from, or how it is consumed. The berry comes from the Acai Palm tree which also produces the hearts of palm (a rather expensive delicacy considering when it is harvested in the wild, it kills the tree.) It is grown and very popular in Brazil, where each part of the country consumes the acai berry it their own way. Some parts of the country use it to flavor ice cream and as juice. They also eat the pulp mixed with tapioca or simply eaten cold mixed with granola.

There are many benefits of this little berry. It has been known to improve your skin’s appearance, to help you sleep, to help with your cholesterol, to improve your digestion, and to help increase your energy. Currently it is best known for it’s dietary aid. It is found in diet supplements and juices because of it’s many benefits. The acai berry is very low in sugar, so people who are trying to cut down on sugar benefit from the fruit. It is also high in fiber.

One of the major reasons it is used in dietary supplements is it’s ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity.) This value is a way of measuring the amount of antioxidants in a particular food. The ORAC is much higher in acai berries than in other foods - for example the ORAC of an acai is 18,400 whereas a banana is 900. Therefore the acai berry is full of antioxidants which are beneficial to the body in so many ways. It also has vitamins and minerals packed inside.

The acai berry is super beneficial. It provides every day needs for your body and can help you have more energy. It can promote healthier skin and cholesterol and improve digestion. Overall this small little fruit can help you be healthier and stronger in day to day activities. That is why it is so popular in Brazil, and why it has been carried over to the western world. Although it isn’t as well known here, it is something worth researching. This tiny berry can change and improve your life.