The Amazing Acai Berry
The Acai Berry is a tiny purple berry that has been harvested and eaten for hundreds of years by the people of Brazil. An excellent diet staple, the berries were harvested by a person shinnying up the very tall palm-like trees upon which they grew and filling baskets with the berries.
The berries must be treated properly to preserve their natural properties. Only 10% of each berry is fruit. The rest is seed and has no nutritional value. Therefore it takes a substantial amount of these little berries to create a usable puree.
The people in this country have recently discovered the amazing benefits of the Acai berry. American scientists and nutritionists have studied the value of the berries and their findings have been truly astonishing.
The Athletes of Brazil have learned that a healthy portion of Acai berry prior to a game has a tremendous impact on the amount of energy and stamina a player has. Acai berries have been discovered to have exceptionally high antioxidant properties that rid the body of free radicals, help muscle tissue repair itself and produce energy and stamina.
Acai berries also have a substantial amount of carbohydrates which help the body store energy and deliver it as needed. 40% to 65% of our bodies energy should come from carbohydrates. In this respect the Acai berry is a beneficial addition to a diet helping the body process food and keep the body, its tissue and immune system functioning well.
The United Sates and other industrialized nations are susceptible to high levels of pollution, chemicals and additives that have begun to create health problems and an increase in serious disease and illness. The free radicals present in pollutants cause damage to our cells and healthy functioning of our immune system. Acai berries contain Vitamins and nutrients that have powerful antioxidant properties and help to rid the body of their negative impact.
The Acai berries have properties that have been shown to reduce cholesterol and help the body process nutrients, thus allowing it to function much more efficiently and effectively. The Brazilians are among the healthiest, most energetic people in the world. They have been able to avoid many of the illnesses that plague the western world. Scientists are beginning to think that this is a result of their Acai berry diet. Acai berry pulp contains Omega 6 and Omega 9, both found to powerful antioxidants. In addition the fruit contains essential fatty acids, proteins, fiber, iron, potassium, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin C, Vitamin E and Vitamin B1, B2 and B3.
The powerful health producing attributes of the Acai berry are helpful to lowering the risk of heart disease and heart attacks. The antioxidants combined with the amino acids, essential fatty acids and the naturally occurring plant phytochemicsl, phytosterols, Acai berries help the body burn fat more efficiently and process food more effectively. This is why it has been touted as a helpful addition to any weight loss program. Acai berry products also can reduce a individuals cholesterol as much as 15%.
The antioxidants and the essential fatty acids in Acai berries work together to lower LDL or bad cholesterol and raise HDL or good cholesterol in the body. The essentials acids boost the bodys absorption of the valuable vitamins A, E, D and K.
In addition to the health benefits mentioned, Acai berries improve the body’s natural anti-viral and anti-bacterial agents helping those who eat them resist disease and illness. It also helps ward off glaucoma and macular degeneration and improves eyesight.
Enzymes, which are vital to our bodies as well as to the digestion process, mix with other vital nutrients in the Acai to help us digest. Those who suffer acid reflux and other digestive ills will find that because the Acai contains a hale and hearty amount of fiber, that the Acai will help tremendously in their digestive tract to digest foods properly. It will thereby cure such problems as acid reflux!
Amino acids play an important part in allowing your muscles to relax so that you can sleep properly. Acai contains this property, and along with its Vitamin B, the dopamine and serotonin in the Vitamin B will allow you long and restful sleep.
Acai berries have been shown to have such amazing health benefits, that they are an exceptionally good thing to add to your diet.
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