There are many so called super foods on the market today, but there is one “super food” that has caught the world and even Oprah’s eye.  The world’s number one super food is the acai berry.  So let’s learn why the acai berry is today’s top super food.

There are many health benefits that come from eating the acai berry.  Some of the main health benefits are due to the fact that the acai berry is a highly concentrated source of phytosterols,  essential fatty acids, antioxidants, amino acids and fiber.  These compounds individually and in combination with each other produce some of the following health benefits for your body:

Improve digestive function
Boost energy levels
Provide vitamins and minerals
Provide powerful antioxidants
Cleanse and detoxify your body
Help with fast weight loss
Strengthen the immune system
Aide in healthier, younger looking skin
Encourage good sleep
Control cholesterol levels
Improve your visual acuity

While the acai berry is relatively new to the western world, it has been used throughout the world for many years mainly in Amazon tribal health.  To receive the full benefits of the acai berry you must fully understand where this super food comes from.

The acai berry is native to the Amazon rainforest.  The berry is very distinguishing with its bright purple color.  The berries grow in banana like bunches in large palm like trees deep within the Amazon forest.  These palm trees reach heights of up to 100 feet and each tree can yield as much as eight bunches of acai berries.  So this is somewhat of an exclusive super food simply by the difficulty in harvesting it.

Read more about Acai Berry Benefits in Part 2.

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