Benefits of the Acai Berry
Acai
Recently we were introduced to the Acai Berry. Unbeknown to us we were about to experience the incredible fruit juice drink The pronunciation is “ah-SIGH-ee” and is under one inch in diameter, which grows wild in strings on a palm tree in the lush rainforests of South America. The Acai is an incredible antioxidant.
The berry contains amino acids and vital trace elements import for muscle contraction and regeneration. It also has dietary fiber – excellent for digestive tract health – high levels of calcium, vitamins A and E, and phosphorus. It also posses high concentrations of polyphenols, making it an excellent source of antioxidants.
You may have heard of the “French paradox.” Despite their high fat diets and other unhealthy lifestyles. The French fall far below the percentage of related deaths from cardiovascular disease than many other peoples of the world.
One reason may be that they consume large amounts of red wine made from grapes that have very high levels of anthocyanins, believed to counteract the effects of a fatty diet and smoking and reverse, halt and improve the conditions of many related age-related diseases.
This product is an excellent source of essential fatty acids (omega-3 and omega-6) plus oleic acid (omega-9), good for lowering low-density lipoprotein levels. The berry also contains phytosterols (compounds of plant cell membranes), which help reduce blood plasma cholesterol.
The tribes of the Amazon knew of these nutritious properties and reaped the life-giving benefits of this fruit to fight diseases, strengthen the immune system, fight infection, protect the heart, and provide overall health and healing. There are at (39) reasons to drink the juice that comes from this product.
Antioxidants provide one of the best ways to prevent disease, promote overall wellness and slow the effects of aging in an environment that is growing increasingly hostile. The benefits of the Acai juice are numerous.
About the Author: Much more
outstanding Acai information
More articles by rolfie
Print Article | Download PDF | 157 views | Jan 03 2007
|
|
