The Super Juice: 23 Reasons Why To Drink Acai
Posted on November 5, 2007 By Joe Fier
Many of us have not heard of the Brazilian superfruit, Açai, but it’s making a statement rather quickly in America these days. I have been working in natural food stores for the past two years and have seen a massive grown interest in this Amazon fruit. I am going to introduce this fruit in a little different way, by giving it’s extensive benefits and reasons why you should pick up a bottle or frozen puree today! (I’m not getting any commission on this stuff, I just absolutely love it.) If you don’t already know the rundown and history of this soon-to-be berry that overtakes the America and the world, just wait until tomorrow. After tasting this berry and reading all of the endless benefits, just say goodbye to those blueberries–there’s a new, better, and more flavorful antioxidant in town!!!
First, for us not so literate in Portuguese, Açai is pronounced: AH-sci-EE
Great for the body:
- Stress relief- the acai berry helps regulate stress levels and repairs the body.
- Detoxifies and cleanses the body- For centuries, Brazilians have used the berry to cleanse the body of contaminants.
- Increase of stamina & energy- Acai’s vast amounts of nutrients have helped provide athletes and surfers in Brazil with the energy and stamina that’s needed for such strenuous activities.
- Builds a strong body with lots of protein- Acai helps the build build itself up with the essential protein that keeps us ticking. It also has much more protein than an average egg.
- Anti-aging berry- The berry holds some of the highest amounts of antioxidants, so it keeps the body’s cells in tip-top condition.
Skin Care:
- Defends from wrinkles- With its high levels of anthocyanins and phytosterols, acai helps protect connective tissues.
- Improves skin tone- The high naturally-occurring amount of phytosterols helps protect the skin’s protective coating, leaving its natural beauty!
The digestive system:
- Improved digestion- Its high fiber levels help improve the digestive tract, along with the colon, leaving it nice and healthy.
- Helps with acid-reflux disease- All of its antioxidants help reducing the acidity of stomach contents and help repair and protect the esophagus.
Men and women hot points:
- Helps prevent prostate enlargement (Men)- Once again, the high level of antioxidants help fight the possibility of an enlarged prostate. This is a growing concern in males, so this wouldn’t be a bad prevention method.
- Menstrual cycles (Women)- Acai’s very calcium-rich, which helps protect the stomach’s and uterus’ lining, which also helps reduce the pain of cramps and bloating.
Healthy heart and diabetes:
- Controls weight- The low glycemic index level helps controls the body’s appetite and delays hunger. This helps those trying to lose weight, who also get cravings to eat snacks throughout the day.
- Reduced bad cholesterol- Acai’s high fatty acids help lower LDL (bad) cholesterol and supports HDL (good) cholesterol, which also leads to better overall circulation.
- Resistance to disease- Acai’s a great fruit to have around during flu season! All of the vast amounts of natural nutrients in acai helps strengthen the body’s natural defenses.
- Glucose and lipid levels- The very low glycemic index improves lipid and glucose levels in people with diabetes.
- Fends off free-radicals- Antioxidants in the berry help to rid these free-radicals which causes immune weakness.
Disease Fighting:
- Fights arthritis pain- Natural anti-inflammatory properties offer relief for people with arthritis.
- Beats up asthma- Acai is packed with vitamin C, which is an antioxidant that serves as an anti-inflammatory to those with asthma.
Other great facts:
- Helps with sleep- Acai’s vitamin B’s help reduce stress and helps enable brain cells to communicate much easier.
- Improves clear thinking- Its Omega-3 fats are essential to get the brain’s mental functions and alertness to it’s top peak.
- Aids with vision- The natural beta carotene and vitamins promotes eye health and other degeneration in diabetics.
- Maintains good looking teeth and gums- The high calcium level helps strengthen and whiten teeth, along with preventing gingivitis and other gum diseases.
- It’s just oh so awesome!
Hopefully at least a few of those acai benefits sparked your attention enough for you to drive down to the store and pick some up. It comes in many forms: juice, berries, powder, frozen puree, and more!
Tune in tomorrow to get the overall rundown of the acai berry to see exactly what it’s all about.
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