The remarkable nutritious Acai Berry grows in the Amazon rainforest of Brazil. The Acai berry is an exceptional antioxidant and was used by the indigenous people of the Amazon rainforests but the world now knows of this powerful berry.
In 2005, Dr. Perricone called the Acai Berry as "the worlds number one super food". He appeared on the Oprah Winfrey Show promoting his book 'the Promise'.
The antioxidant value of the Acai Berry even tops the mighty blueberry.
What are antioxidants? They are nutrients or substances in our foods. Antioxidants assist in slowing oxidative damage to your body. In the natural process of our body cells using oxygen, free radicals (by-products), are produced that can damage your cell structure. Our immune system triggered by antioxidants seek out thus acting as scavengers to hone in on cell damage and their goal is to repair and prevent further damage.
Anthocyanins, which are powerful antioxidants help to build the immune system and in which the Acai Berry is particularly rich. This antioxidant helps fight infections, helps control prostate health and may help protect the heart.
We all know how healthy red wine is well the Acai Berry has 33% more anthocyanin then red wine.
The Acai Berry is also praised for its cholesterol-lowering abilities with a rich supply of omega 3, 6 and 9 and it is also an abundant resource of protein. No cholesterol and only two grams of fat in a 100-gram portion and get this only 90 calories.
Additionally, the Acai Berry supplies a handsome supply of dietary fiber.
The Amazon Acai Berry could be considered the berry of choice for good health.