How Acai Can Improve Your Health
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The acai berry (ah-sigh-ee) grows in the Amazon rain forest and looks like a purple marble or grape. The berry grows in large palm trees, which grow as high as 80 feet. The berries grow in bunches, and each acai palm tree can yield between three and eight bunches. The Acai berry is 90% seed pit and 10% pulp.
Acai has a one-of-a-kind tropical fruit flavor and contains a high level of nutritional benefits. The acai fruit contains high levels of antioxidants also known as anthocyanins. It also contains Omega Fatty Acids (healthy fats), Amino Acids, Fiber, Iron and many other vitamins and minerals.
Acai fruit has outstanding 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 amounts of essential fatty acids & omegas proven to decrease LDL & maintain HDL cholesterol levels. They also feature an impressive concentration of antioxidants to help combat free radicals and premature aging. Acai is a source of a certain class of flavonoids called anthocyanins. The ORAC value of acai berry is higher than any other edible berry in the world! Acai is also an excellent source of dietary fiber!