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The Nutritional, Health and Wellness Characteristics of Acai

January 2nd, 2009 · No Comments · Food and Drink

The acai berry (ah-sigh-ee) grows in the Amazon rain forest and looks like a purple grape or marble. The fruit grows in large palm trees, which reach as high as 80 feet. The fruit grow in bunches, and each acai palm tree can produce three to eight bunches. The Acai fruit is mostly seed pit and 10% pulp.

Acai berry has a one-of-a-kind tropical fruit flavor and offers a high amount of nutritional benefits. The acai fruit contains high levels of antioxidants called anthocyanins. It also contains Omega Fatty Acids (healthy fats), Amino Acids, Fiber, Iron and many other vitamins and minerals.

Acai berry has immense nutritional, health and wellness properties. It is an antioxidant, an antibacterial, an anti-inflammatory, an antimutagenic and also benefits the cardiovascular system.

Acai berries contain very high levels of essential fatty acids & omegas proven to lower LDL & maintain HDL cholesterol levels. They also feature an impressive concentration of antioxidants to help fight free radicals and early aging. Acai berry is a source of a particular class of flavonoids called anthocyanins. The ORAC value of acai berry is higher than any other edible berry in the world! Acai fruit is also an excellent source of dietary fiber!

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