Monday, January 26, 2009

Increase your health with the Acai Berry

By David King

The Brazilian fruit called the Acai Berry is rich in vitamins, protein and fiber. Those are not the only health benefits to the Acai Berry. The Acai Berry is also packed with antioxidants and omega fatty acids, the good fatty acids that most of us don't not get enough of.

The antioxidants in the Acai Berry

By having a low level or a low amount of antioxidants in our bodies we are at an increased chance of getting certain illnesses and cancers. The Acai Berry contains a large level of antioxidants which helps our bodies drastically fight against things that will harm us.

Our bodies do not produce enough antioxidants on there own so we need to increase our levels. You can do this by consuming plenty of brightly colored fruits and vegetables such as carrots, tomatoes and you can even go as far as to drink red wine. What makes the Acai Berry a particularly attractive addition to your diet is that the Acai Berry packs quite the antioxidant punch. This little pitted berry has twice as much antioxidant power as blueberries, one of the fruits that is well known as one of our best sources.

Essential Fatty Acids from the Acai Berry

Omega 3 and Omega 6 are the two main fatty acids we need to consume for maximum healthy living. There is a Omega 9 as well but our bodies produce enough Omega 9 fatty acids on there own so we do not need to really seek out a supplement for that one.

Omega 3 is the prime fatty acid we need to consume regularly. With increased levels of Omega 3 in our bodies we can fight off certain diseases and cancers a lot better. The Acai Berry is extremely rich in all three fatty acids so with using a supplement our bodies build of some great resistance to a lot of very harmful illnesses.

The Acai Berry is also a huge source of fiber, protein and vitamins, particularly the b vitamins. With the acai berry containing antioxidants and all three Omega's you can see clearly why researchers are calling this little pitted berry a super fruit.

Since you can't buy Acai Berry raw, the best way to add some to your diet is generally going to be as either as a juice or as a supplement in the form of a capsule or powder. - 16650

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