Acai Berry: The New Natural Medicine
In the past, ginko became famous for its brain power, green tea later became the rage for its healing properties. Now the latest scoop is acai berry, small berries from the South American Acai tree. Here are a few facts about this wonder fruit and some benefits to help you decide if acai berry is right for you.
The main buzz surrounding acai berry is its ability to help people lose weight naturally without the negative side effects one would get from diet pills or quick-loss fad diets. But actually, the weight loss is one of the positive side effects as opposed to the primary purpose, which acts as a cleaning agent.
Acai berry are loaded with large amounts of antioxidants which cleans your digestive system from built up toxins and waste while strengthening your immune system to help you fight against diseases. It’s also excellent for repairing any cell damage that may have occurred. Here’s an example to give you an idea of just how much antioxidants are in one small berry. Grapes are well-known for its antioxidant properties, but acai berry has ten times more than grapes and double that of blueberries.
Acai berry is also perfect for vegans and vegetarians who might be concerned about now getting enough protein that most people would receive from eating meat. These berries have a high quantity of plant protein, which could be used as a protein supplement. The berry also has a great source of natural fibre, vitamins, minerals which can improve your energy levels and promote healthier flow of digestion. As the Acai berry cleans the toxins from your body, it also sheds the weight since most waste stored. This is especially true if you eat a lot of prepared, processed foods, which are loaded with stuff you’re body doesn’t need.
Most acai berry extracts can be purchased online. The shelf life once it’s picked is only two days. So the only way to transport it around the world from Brazil is to create it in an extract form. Make sure that the ingredients list Acai berry extract as an active ingredient as opposed to just writing on a label. Also be wary of anything described as a miracle drug. Acai berry amazing, but a well balanced diet and regular exercise will ensure the weight comes off and stays off.