by Dorothy Sander

Created on: May 13, 2009

The Acai Berry is a tiny purple berry that has been harvested and eaten for hundreds of years by the people of Brazil. The Acai Berry is an excellent staple for any diet and it is being touted as a "super food", a food that has exceptional nutritional qualities. In the past the people of Brazil found it so essential to their diet that they happily shinnyed up the 150 feet tall to harvest them.

Although Acai berries have been eaten for centuries in Brazil, they have only recently come to the fore in this country. American doctors and nutritionists are now discovering the incredible health benefits of these berries. Their findings have been truly amazing.

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.

Another major nutrient in Acai berry is carbohydrates. It is carbohydrates in the diet that helps store and deliver energy throughout the body. They also work to help the body process food and keep the body, tissue and immune system functioning well. It has been shown that a 40 to 65% of our energy source should come from carbohydrates.

Especially in industrialized nations, such as the United States, the high levels of pollution, chemicals and additives in our diets has begun to create problems for our health. The free radicals that come from these things upset the natural balance of the body and cause damage to our cells. Antioxidants such as vitamin C and E help protect the body by removing these harmful elements. The Acai berry, with its tremendous antioxidant properties is an excellent option for dealing with free radicals and ridding our bodies 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,

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