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The Powerhouse Berry: Acai Berries
By Joe Fier | November 6, 2007
Here I am, back with some more good information about that magical fruit, the acai berry! Yesterday’s post, The Super Juice: 23 Reasons Why To Drink Acai, showed a vast number of reasons why drinking or consuming the acai berry in any form proves very beneficial to your health. If you have no clue what this Ah-sci-EE berry is all about, then here’s your chance to gain a little knowledge on a very popular becoming fruit!
- High Antioxidant Levels. With such a high number of naturally-occurring antioxidants within, the acai helps heal metabolism in cells. When these cells are repaired to tip-top shape, there is an increase of energy in the body because these cells are able to fully carry out their functions properly. These micronutrients then help improve detox the body, which can help fight heart disease, strokes, and high blood pressure.
- High Fiber and Amino Acid Content. Fiber + Amino Acids = A healthier heart! These elements help aid the digestive tract by raising the levels of calcium, vitamins A and E, and phosphorus. While it keeps the stomach and intestines in good shape, the amino acids also help the contraction and regeneration of muscles.
- Overall. As acai does its work in the body, be assured that it is improving energy in cells and cell communication, improving detoxification, reducing insulin resistance, and decreasing clot formation. All of these qualities ultimately lead to a better heart, brain, and arterial health.
Serving Suggestions…
- Many times people see acai as something you take in “doses”. This is not true, and in fact, acai is a superfruit. So if you enjoy it as much as I do, you can sit around all day sipping on a bottle. Acai is better to be consumed in the morning before food because the beneficial effects will have a higher effect. This allows the acai to move around and digest in your stomach before any solid foods come near.
- As the old saying goes, “If you need more nutrition, you need to consume more of a food like acai berries”.
- When just starting out, try drinking around 2-4 ounces per day. Whatever amount you drink is just fine, so get to lovin’ the taste!
Look for this great acai berry in juice form, frozen puree, Jamba Juice smoothies, yogurts, and many more. It’s becoming more and more popular, so keep your eyes open in any grocery stores around you!
Topics: Food Health, Health | 3 Comments »
November 7th, 2007 at 3:00 am
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April 10th, 2009 at 4:50 pm
There is obviously a lot to know about this. I think you made some good points in Features also.
March 16th, 2010 at 4:19 pm
If I get the product and I dont like it how soon do i return it?