Saturday, January 24, 2009

The Acai Berry packs a health punch

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.

Acai Berry and Antioxidants

The Acai Berry is loaded with antioxidants. These antioxidants are extremely important to the long term health of our bodies as they counteract the effects of free radicals in our body. By simply increasing the amount of our antioxidants we can reduce the chances of illnesses and cancers.

The human body does not produce enough antioxidants to meet it's needs. We need o increase our levels of antioxidants by consuming certain foods. Certain fruits are the best sources we can get to help us increase of antioxidant levels.The Acai Berry is the perfect fruit to do this for us as it packs a major amount of antioxidants with in it. Up until recently the blueberry held the title of being the best for having a high amount of antioxidants the Acai Berry, has twice as much as the blueberry has.

Acai Berry and Essential Fatty Acids

Our bodies produce Omega 9 fatty acids so it is not essential that we find a supplement for it. Omega 3 and 6 on the other hand our bodies do not produce and they are also considered the most important of the 3 fatty acids that we need for maximum health.

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.

Of course, antioxidants and essential fatty acids aren't the only reason to consider adding some form of the Acai Berry to your diet. The Acai Berry is also a great source of fiber, protein and vitamins, particularly the B vitamins.

Grocery stores do not carry the acai berry, it does not ship well. The best way to add the acai berry to your diet is either through a pill form or though a juice. - 16004

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