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Thursday, May 21, 2009

Acai Berries Nutritional Value

By Carter Sinclair

You are probably wondering what the hype is about Acai berries and why you should eat them. After hearing countless friends and reports talk about acai there has to be something to this little berry. Many television commercials, magazines, and radio shows are talking about acai berry. So what is with this berry from the Amazons?

Acai berries are the fruit that grow on palm trees, found in Central and South America. They look similar to grapes, but have less pulp, and are significantly darker in color (almost black). The juice and pulp are available in smoothies, sodas, juices, and other beverages.

In addition to the versatility of using acai berries, they have great nutritional value. The fruit contains oleic acid (omega-9) and fatty enzymes (omega-3 and omega-6). These are beneficial in lowering Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL) levels in the body. They also contain lots of calcium, vitamin E, and polyphenols, which makes it a powerful antioxidant.

Because of the acai berries great nutritional benefits it is the main component of many people of the Amazons diet. The skin contains the powerful antioxidant found in red wine, anthocyanin. So not only does the pulp contain a lot of health benefits so does the skin of the acai berry.

In addition, acai berries are used as an anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antimutagenic, and even a cardiovascular system supporter. It's also being tested for use as a dyeing agent to prepare the human body for MRI scans of the gastrointestinal tract. In the United States, supplements are available for weight loss and energy boosters, as well.

The nutritional value of acai berries make them a great addition to any diet, whether you eat the fruit, drink the juice, or add acai berries to your usual healthy smoothie. You can even get berry bars or find it in powdered form as a capsule to take, or as a mixer to add to something else. Regardless of how you take it, it's clear that the nutritional value of acai berries can make a difference in your body, with just a small berry addition to your diet. - 17269

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