Acai berries (pronounced ah-SAH’-ee) are produced by a palm tree common in floodplain areas of the Amazon River. These dark purple berries, a little smaller than a blueberry, contain a thin layer of edible pulp surrounding a large seed.
One of the main plant chemicals getting a lot of attention in Acai, is a compound called anthocyanin, a group of flavonoids. A very well known antioxidant, anthocyanin-rich fruits have been shown to have anti-aging properties, help increase energy and aid in many skin conditions.*
Acai contains naturally-occurring, plant-based vitamin B, vitamin E, minerals such as iron and calcium, fiber and protein. Acai berries contain naturally-occurring amino acids, essential fatty acids (Omega 3, 6, and 9), and have an extremely high amount of antioxidants compared to other fruits. Acai even has more antioxidants than raw spinach, and 10 to 30 times more anthocyanins than red wine.
Acai berries also contain beneficial phytosterols. These are natural plant-based chemicals that have been shown to offer immune system benefits.*
OPRAH WINFREY SHOW 11/10/04 Oprah on Acai
“It may seem odd to start this list of superfoods with one you’ve likely never even heard of. But studies have shown that this little berry is one of the most nutritious and powerful foods in the world! Acai (ah-sigh-ee) is the high-energy berry of a special Amazon palm tree."
People Magazine 1/30/06: "The latest look-better, live-longer superfood? It's the Acai fruit. It's what Denise Richards swears by; what Kelly Slater downs before surfing competitions, and what Dr. Nicholas Perricone uses in his anti-aging potions. It's Acai, a multipurpose megabooster berry that Hollywood has been hooked on."
"ACAI contains a concentration of antioxidants, to help combat premature aging, with 10-30 times the anthocyanins (antioxidants) of red wine. Acai has an almost-perfect essential amino acid complex in conjunction with valuable trace minerals vital to proper muscle contraction and regeneration."*
"Rich in antioxidants and amino acids, acai is thought to be one of the most nutritional fruits of the Amazon basin." Dr. Perricone, in his bestseller The Perricone Promise picks acai fruit as the #1 Super Food in the world. He calls the acai berry the most perfect food on the planet to look and feel younger, enjoy revitalized health and decelerate the aging process.* The acai fruit has been featured on Oprah, in the Wall Street Journal and the New York Times. Amazingly, the little acai berry - about the size of a blueberry - is being called the miracle berry.So how easy is it to eat Acai? It happens to be a key ingredient in the delicious, nutritious
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