The Benefits of Acai Berry

The acai berry pronounced ah-sigh-ee, grows in the Amazon Rainforest on a palm tree. The fruit is small and resembles a grape or a blueberry but is much darker. Acai berries grow in bunches on the tree just like bananas. One average tree will produce anywhere from three to nine bunches. It is not suggested that you simply pluck the berry from the tree and begin eating. It is 90 percent seed pit and only 20 percent pulp. So the acai berry must be processed before it is consumed. They are placed in water and then agitated against each other. This separates the the seed from the pulp, forming a thick acai puree. Containing more than twice the antioxidants of blueberries and ten times that of a grape, the acai berry is thought to have the best nutritional value of any fruit on Earth. Without any known side effects the health benefits of this fruit have been enjoyed by the natives in the Amazon River region of Northern Brazil for hundreds of years. The healing power and wellness of the acai berry are infamous.Consuming the berry which has a tropical fruit flavor can lower your cholesterol and improve your cardiovascular system. A traditional Amazon recipe mixes the acai pulp with natural guarana seed. This gives you energy and can heighten your mental clarity, similar to the effects of caffeine.

Only recently have people from the Western world started enjoying the benefits of this fruit. Having been featured on popular talk shows such as Oprah and The Rachel Ray Show. Oprah was extremely impressed by the tiny berry and everything inside of it.

People in the US are beginning to discover the hidden healing power and energy the fruit offers. Just about every juice bar and smoothie shop that you see is offering acai in some form. You can purchase your own fruit to enjoy at home, usually in a powder form. It can be added to different foods such as cereal and ice cream.

Acai has been referred to as "the diet super food". It will increase your metabolism which will help you to burn more calories during your workouts. It also helps to maintain nutrients in your body so that you have enough energy. No matter why you're consuming the acai berry, you are receiving incredible health benefits. Not only for your physical body but for your mind as well.