Acai Berry Diet

January 28, 2009

Acai Berry Diet

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Not many individuals would have come across Acai berries in the past. However they are definitely advancing fast popularity especially in the Western society once studies substantiated their safety and wellness welfares. The pulp and the skin of the berry have broad nutritional values but not the seed.

Acai berries have a unique fresh taste akin to a blending of berries and cacao. There are two forms of berries, the purple one is commonly used owing to their health benefits. The berries are packed full with extreme antioxidant level, essential amino acids and fatty acids. Unsugared pulp of the berries is also available now for mass who are specifically health conscious. The pulp has a concentration level of antioxidant of about ten times more than other fruits and thirty times higher anthocyanins than red
wine. Antioxidant is effective in decelerating down aging, prevent cell damage and even reduce cancer risks.

Besides, Acai berries is composed of high dietary fiber, phytosterols and monounsaturated fats which are effective for digestive and cardiovascular health. A leading factor of the amino acids in them is oleic acid. Oleic acid perks up penetration of omega-3 oils into cell membrane, causing it supple. A permeable and supple cell membrane is needed for the particular functioning of neurotransmitters, hormones and insulin receptors. This results in greater overall health and precludes particular ailments like neurological diseases, diabetes and cardiovascular diseases.

The berries have also been instrumental for constricting blood cholesterol level, surge in energy and enhanced metabolism leading to weight loss. These effects are likely because of their antioxidant and theobromine (stimulant) content.

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