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By Dennis Hampton | Published  11/21/2008 | Nutrition | Unrated
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About The Acai Berry
The acai berry is native to the Amazon Rainforest and look like a small round purplish blueberry. The acai berry is mostly pit with a small amount of pulp surrounding it.

The berry must be handled carefully before it can be eaten. Acai berries are processed for consumption by being agitated in a machine with water. The process separates acai pulp from the pit and produces a thick pulp puree that can then be used in many products.

Acai berries have a unique tropical flavor and provide many nutritional benefits. They contain high levels of vitamins and antioxidants as well as amino acids, Omega fatty acids, iron, and fiber. Acai pulp is often mixed with guarana seed which provides energy and heightens mental clarity with caffeine like effects.

Natives in the Amazon region of Northern Brazil have made acai pulp a part of their regular diet because of its nutritional value, healing, properties, and wellness powers. The many health benefits of the acai berry are beginning to spread from Brazil and become popular in the rest of the world.

Acai pulp has many health benefits and contains many properties that make them an important addition to any health regime. They contain antibacterial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimutagenic, properties all of which improve overall health. They also have many antioxidants that combat free radicals and improve the signs of aging.

Acai pulp are also a source of flavonoids called anthocyanins similar to the ones found in red wine and have the same health benefits. Acai pulp also contains high amounts of essential fatty acids which have been proven to lower LDL cholesterol (harmful cholesterol) and maintain HDL cholesterol (beneficial cholesterol).

Acai pulp is full of organic vegetable protein that does not make cholesterol
during digestion like animal protein and is easier to digest and used by our muscles than animal protein. Acai pulp is also rich in carbohydrates which give your body energy.

Acai berries contain antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals as well as carbohydrates and fiber. They are a very balanced food that has a high nutritional value, making them an ideal addition to your diet.

Acai juice and extract helps to boost energy levels because it contains so many important nutrients. It also helps to regulate digestive function and strengthens your immune system.

The antioxidants found in acai berries are very effective in helping eliminate harmful free radicals from the body which can cause many health problems and have even been studied for use in fighting certain cancers.
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