Acai is
a Brazilian berry original from the Amazon Region that is considered to be one
of nature's most complete and healthy foods. The acai
berry is
loaded with antioxidants, amino acids, essential omegas, fibers and proteins.
Some of the health
benefits associated
with the acai
berry are:
increase in sustained energy, healthy cholesterol support, improvement of
digestive system, strengthening immune system, among others. Oprah's website
described acai as "one of the most nutritious and powerful foods in the
world...", while the book, The Perricone Promise, calls it the "nature's perfect
energy fruit.”
The Acai
Berry Boosts Immunity
More and
more people seem to be getting sicker, longer than ever before. This is because
our food is grown in environments which are poorer in natural minerals and we
don't eat as well as we should. The Acai berry is grown in the Brazilian Amazon
rain forest in some of the richest soil on the planet. As a result, each berry
is packed with the most complete naturally occurring assortment of exactly what
the body needs to fight disease and increase energy. When the body has what it
needs to fight off disease, the human body becomes amazingly resilient to
infections both from bacterial agents, as well as viral agents.
Why
are Antioxidants so Important?
To
understand the role that antioxidants play, you have to understand what free
radicals are. Free radicals are molecules that reportedly damage our cellular
membranes and even our DNA. Free radicals come from various pesticides,
preservatives, and pollutants in the very air that we breath. If our bodies lack
the fuel to fight off these free radicals, then we run the risk of our cells
mutating and forming cancerous growths. Antioxidants are created by the body
from various substances and are what the body uses to fight off these free
radicals and strengthen cells. Antioxidants allows the body to neutralize many
of these free radicals reducing the risk of many diseases, including heart
disease. The body converts many vitamins and minerals into antioxidants, of
these most are contained in the Acai berry.
The
Acai Berry Boosts Resistance to Diseases
Nothing
is more essential to living a healthy life, than having a strong immune system.
It is extremely important that we give our body nutrients that it needs to fight
sickness. Diseases can cause us to age more rapidly and can lead to many more
life threatening issues. Research has shown that antioxidants are vital to
strengthening the body's ability to resist disease. These antioxidants play a
vital role in strengthening our cellular walls and decreasing cholesterol
related disease.
The
Acai Berry Increases Energy
While
the immune system is perhaps the most important benefit, many people also use
Acai to boost their energy levels. The failure of people to eat a diet high in
antioxidants leads to drastically decreased energy levels as they grow older.
Many people have reported having increased energy, stamina, and vitality
comparable to when they were in their twenties. Imagine the change in lifestyle
you will see simply by adding Acai to your diet.
The
Acai Berry and Cholesterol
The Acai
berry can help maintain good (HDL) cholesterol while reducing bad (LDL)
cholesterol. This is necessary to reduce the risk of fatty buildups in the
arteries which can lead to heart disease. Even the FDA is starting to realize
the potential that the essential fatty acids can play in decreasing heart
disease. They recently began allowing manufacturers to put the following
statement on their Omega-3 containing products: "Supportive but not conclusive
research shows that consumption of EPA and DHA omega-3 fatty acids may reduce
the risk of coronary heart disease." In addition to the essential fatty acids,
the antioxidants contained in the Acai berry, can help to reduce the risk of
heart disease reportedly caused by free radicals in the body.
