The Incredible Benefits Of Acai
There are a small number foods on our planet which are known by doctors and nutritionists as “Super-Foods”. There foods are considered to be exceptionally healthy, and provide an amazing array of health benefits from preventing diseases, to helping overall health and well-being. At the top of this exclusive list, is the Acai Berry. Harvested from the Acai Palm in the Amazon rain-forests of Brazil, the acai berry is so packed with goodness that it has been labelled as one of the most perfect foods on earth. How does this little berry do it? It manages to squeeze an incredible amount of vitamins, minerals, anthocyanins, anti-oxidants, fiber and sterols, into a grape-sized fruit that the natives of the amazon have used as part of their regular diet for hundreds of years.
Today, the Acai berry comes in a different forms and is used as a dietary supplement and general health food. The most popular form of Acai available is Acai Berry puree. Outside of Brazil, it is the closest you can get to real Acai berries, as the harvesting process is very difficult. The puree is usually flash-pasteurized, so it retains all of the fiber, omega 3,6 and 9 fats, and most of the anti-oxidants. It typically comes in a glass bottle which adds slightly to the cost, but helps to preserve the goodness of the puree. There are only a couple of brands that distribute this type of Acai Puree, rather than juice, called Amazon Thunder, and Acai-Zone.
Another form which the Acai Berry takes is in pills, and dietary supplements. This version of the fruit is the most convenient way to receive all of the benefits of the Acai Berry, however it is important to make sure that the supplement you choose has been harvested and processed correctly. Some of these types of supplements are Freeze Dried Acai Berries, Acai powders, Acai pills, and Acai capsules. The freeze-drying process is the best method of retaining all of the benefits of the Acai, as it uses no heat (which destroys the nutritional value of the fruit).
Powders, pills, and capsules should be taken as per the instructions that come with the product, and are only to be used as a dietary supplement. However, using well-harvested Acai Berries will help your body in many ways. This amazing berry has the power to increase organ function, regenerate tired bodies, prevent diseases, and has even promote overall health and well-being. It’s no wonder it tops the list of super-foods!
