What is acai berry used for? Is it used for weight loss? More energy? Or is it simply a delicious delicacy that tastes good and is meant to be a healthy, feel good alternative to other sweet snacks? In this article we are going to take a quick and insightful look at the different uses of acai berry…..WITHOUT the hype and over the top marketing message! Curious to know more? Great….continue reading as we take a closer look below!
Filed Under: Acai Berry Benefits are Bountiful
The truth? The acai fruit is actually over 85% inedible! But the acai pulp is one of the most mineral rich, anti-oxidant dense super foods in the world. It is found most abundantly in the Amazonian rain forest, and locals and indigenous cultures in this region have been using acai for many years for all SORTS of health and social benefits. With an ORAC content (the metric used to rate anti-oxidant absorbency in our food) that EXPONENTIALLY exceeds just about every other fruit under the sun, acai is actually a delicacy that is eaten in many different ways…breakfast, lunch and dinner in many of these small south American cultures, and is treated as a “gift from the gods” to boot!
Western news cameras have captured a cacophony of creative ways that acai is prepared in these areas….and many believe it treats any and all ailments from sexual dysfunction to more serious age related diseases and disorders.
Filed Under: Acai Berry in the Lab
Honestly? There has been so much HYPE about the benefits of acai, it’s difficult to determine just what is true….and what is hype! What we do know is this: Acai is rich in phyto-nutrients, fatty acids, amino acids, trace minerals and anthocyanins….which many medical professionals believe are the KEY compounds in the fight against aging and many associated diseases.
As a matter of fact, this is one of the key reasons that so much recent attention has been focused on “super foods”, with blueberries, pomegranates, spinach, broccoli and all deeply colored fruits and vegetables becoming such an integral part of a recommended healthy diet.
Anthocyanins are found in very high quantities in acai fruit….and is the leading reason, in our view, why so many celebrity (and everyday) health and wellness experts have gone “ga-ga” about acai berry!
