February 12th, 2009 - One Comment

Acai Berry, the dirty truth about this superfood


Acai berry is surely the number one, most popular super food in the world right now. it comes from the northern parts of south America, where it is widely distributed.

Acai has recently been called Superfood Number 1 by Dr. Nicholas Perricone, author of The Perricone Promise: Look Younger, Live Longer in Three Easy Steps. He has given acai this title because of the numerous outstanding health promoting properties inherent in the fruit.

Even TV networks could not ignore the popularity of this product. It has been features on Rachel Ray and Oprah. Both host has endorsed the product favorably.

People magazine is asking the question, What is The latest look-better, live-longer superfood? and goes on to answer by talking about how acai is packed with antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and other nutrients.

Acai is called a superfood mainly because it has a remarkable concentration of antioxidants. It may even be the richest fruit sources known. Antioxidants gives you the benefits to help reduce the damaging effects of free radicals.

Anthocyanins are the chemical components that give the intense color to many fruits and vegetables. You can also find them in red grapes, and it is the same compounds responsible for the health benefits of red wine.

Actually Acai berry has more than thirty three times more anthocyanins than you will find in red wine. This is the main reason why acai berry is classified as a superfood.

Several research has been completed and demonstrated the health benefits of acai berry. It has anti aging, and longevity benefits, as well as weight loss capabilities.

Acai Berry is becoming more and more popular. Modern science has taken notice and creating more studies to understanding additional benefits of this superfood.

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One Response to “Acai Berry, the dirty truth about this superfood”

  1. Ron

    “Acai berry also has the effect of an appetite suppressant. Many
    speak of the reduced desire to eat when on regular intake of the
    acai berry juice or tablet form”
    http://www.weightlossgura.com/acaiberry.htm

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