Monday, January 19, 2009

Acai Berry: Basic Facts and Weight Loss Information

By Sue Thompson

The Acai (pronounced ah-SIGH-ee) berry comes from the forests of Brazil. This small fruit is produced by a palm tree (Euterpe oleracea) that grows in the floodplain areas of the Amazon River. It is dark purple in color with a thin layer of edible pulp and a single seed in the middle. The Acai berry contains a large amount of quality nutrients and energy giving substances. It is rich in protein, minerals, B vitamins, omega-3 fatty acids, fiber and oleic acid (omega-9), a beneficial fatty acid.

Generations of Brazilians have used the Acai as a cure for digestive disorders and various skin problems. Now the Acai berry has reached the shores and markets of the US. It is widely sold through the Internet with many websites offering free trial samples of Acai products.

There are a number of published medical research and consumer testimonials which suggest that Acai products aid in weight loss, lower cholesterol levels and give energy. Preliminary studies conducted by the University of Florida showed that the Acai berry can destroy cancer cells. In the current UF study, Acai extracts were taken and applied to leukemia cells for 24 hours. Depending on the extract and concentration, anywhere from about 35 percent to 86 percent of the cancer cells died.

The Acai berry became better known when people learned that it was an effective way to lose weight. By taking the Acai berry you can easily take out 5 to 20 pounds of excess waste and harmful toxins which it flushes out of your body. With all that unnecessary substances taken away, you also end up with a flat stomach.

Dr. Nicholas Perricone, a leading authority on anti-aging, has described the Acai as the worlds number one superfood. It has been a staple food in Brazil for hundreds of years and has been cultivated for its rejuvenating and detoxifying properties. The Acai has been featured many health and fitness magazines and on television in shows likes Oprah and the Today show. A huge number of people claim taking Acai berry products has given them a lot of energy and vitality. Now the Acai berry has gone several steps further. Taking the Acai can help you get rid of harmful waste and toxin build-up. Combined with certain nutrients, the Acai extract can also help you have a healthier skin.

With its high protein and nutrient content, eating the Acai berry gives you a feeling of fullness so you dont have to eat as much. Lastly, the Acai berry boosts your bodys metabolic rate helping you burn fat and at the same time it also gives you a lot of energy. The Acai on its own can do a lot, but when combined with other diet ingredients, it can do so much more and with more amazing results.

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