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Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Make A Life Style Change And Include The Acai Berry

By Casey Wigwire

The acai berry (pronounced ah-sigh-ee) is a small purple berry that is grown only in the rainforests of Brazil. It is highly perishable and because of that it has only been in recent years that it has been available throughout the world. However, it is quickly becoming known as one of the most nutritious foods in the world.This little berry contains a wealth of antioxidants. While all of the vital nutrients found in this berry are important, two of these important antioxidants have been proven in different studies to have a huge benefit on our health. These antioxidants are crucial to the prevention of disease and problems typically associated with aging.

From the rainforests of the Amazons, acai berries have been consumed by Brazilians for centuries. But recently, more and more of these grape-sized berries are falling from the South American palm trees into juice bottles around the world.

Labeled the antioxidant superfood, its known for its substantially large amounts of antioxidants and nutritional value. Acai has double the cancer-fighting power of blueberries, the formerly known antioxidant contest frontrunner. Consumption of the berry not only helps prevent and attack cancerous cells, but it is said to boost energy and overall immunity as well. Actually, the list of supposed and even validated benefits is virtually endless from improved digestion to better circulation, and even better sleep. It is based on these extraordinary characteristics that acai has been referred to as the most healthful fruit in the world.

The acai berry is also rich in anthocyanins, which is the dark purple pigment in such foods as blueberries, eggplant and purple cabbage. This antioxidant has been proven in laboratory studies to be possibly beneficial for the prevention of cancer, aging and neurological diseases, inflammation, diabetes and bacterial infection.

In another recent study a purified form of anthocyanins was given to laboratory mice. This study concluded that the mice in the control group who received the purified anthocyanins were able to reduce their body fat and maintain it whereas the group of mice that were given the placebo and another group of mice that were given the actual fruit did not. - 17269

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