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Friday, January 16, 2009

Acai Berry Juice and its Benefits

By Mark Roberts

Acai berry products such as juice and freeze dried powder has been introduced only in the last several years. The natives of Brazil and its local population has been using this for recipes or as part of their diet in drinks and other food dishes. Most people find the flavor appealing often tasting like blueberries with a hint of chocolate some have even suggested it has a slight flavor of cinnamon.

The locals and natives of the Amazon rain forest of Brazil are familiar with acai berries and have been using them in their diet both as a staple and for making beverages. The powerful little berries grow to be about the size of a blueberry and look much like them in color, size and shape. They grow on the acai palm in swampy floodplains from where they are harvested.

With one of the highest ORAC values around this amazing berry packs a punch. With acai berries gaining popularity it is also creating a shortage on the global market driving up prices.

A person who may see results from acai berry juice or acai powder is athletes and people that deal with diseases. Training coaches realize the importance of anti-oxidants and are finding out that such supplements may help with energy and endurance.

Some of the health properties of acai are anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, and immune system. Some of the many uses and conditions that people are using these products for are, weight loss, cleansing and detoxing, high blood pressure, heart conditions, high cholesterol, inflammation, arthritis, allergies, eczema, psoriasis and other skin problems.

Can acai berries be so beneficial? Loaded with protein and fiber and boasting such minerals as phosphorus, calcium and iron. You will also find that they have a few B vitamins, vitamin C and E and include a few of the essential fatty acid that based on research help control cholesterol levels, try finding that in a fruit product. A few products add extenders or mix it with cheaper juices such as blueberry, grape or pomegranate but you can do it yourself and save money.

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