Sunday, April 25, 2010

Acai

The Acai berry, originated from Acai palm tree is a purple and reddish colored fruit. Acai berry is a very healthy fruit and has a great antioxidant activity that prevent diseases caused by oxidative stress like cancer and heart disease. The antioxidant activity is more than that of raspberry, cranberry, strawberry, blackberry and blueberry. It is helpful to overcome various health related problems. It is often considered as a weight loss product too.

It is used as a weight loss product because of it's capabilities of increasing metabolic rate. High amount of antioxidant present in Acai fruits cause a high rate of metabolic action. That fights fatigue by causing faster fat breakdown and increased energy level. In this process, a rapid weight loss is attainable without any harmful side effect.

Acai berry has some other uses than as direct consumption. It could be used as an alternative of oils in body cream or facial cream oils, shampoos, anti-aging skin therapies or conditioners. The antioxidant level in Acai berry remain the same even after a long time of storage. It is often claimed by the product manufacturers that it improves digestion, improves sexual performance, improves skin appearance, reduces cholesterol levels, improves heart health, improves sleep and many more.

Acai juice is a product that is rich in vitamins, minerals, Omega acids, amino acids. 100 gm of Acai pulp contains 52.2 g carbohydrates, 32.5 g total fat, 8.1 g protein, 44.2 g of dietary fiber, 533.9 calories and very low sugar. The oil compartments in Acai fruit contain polyphenols such as vanillic acid and procyanidin oligomers, syringic acid, protocatechuic acid and p-hydroxybenzoic acid. Therefore it is often said to be one of the most nutritionally dense berries in the world.

As a 100% organic product Acai berry is safe to use in any purpose. It is a high nutrition fruit with some real benefits. A lots of manufacturers are selling Acai products in the market in different prices. These products are also available in online shops also. To get the most from it, it is very important to choose a good quality product. Most of t he products available in the market does not meet the minimum quality. They might not be beneficiary and even cause harm. Products that are made from good quality Acai pulp and seed should be used to ensure the best outcome.