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ACAI BERRY The Acai Berry (pronounced AH-sci-EE) is quickly becoming a wonder herb. It grows on the Amazon Palm Tree. It grows mainly in Central and South America, predominantly in the floodplains and swamps of Brazil. Farmers and Scientists tried to cultivate it outside this region, without success. The Acai Berry has more antioxidants that Blueberries and has high levels of omega fatty acids. I read several different articles, all of which stated they have the best nutritional value of any fruit. The taste is a blend of berries and chocolate.
Additionally, numerous researchers report that Acai Berry contains small quantities of Vitamin C, calcium levels of 260 mg – approximately one third of the US dietary recommendations. The pulp and skin powder of the Acai Berry is high in amino acids, totally approximately 7.5% of the total dry weight. We need to ask ourselves how to get the benefits from the Acai Berry. The Acai Berry deteriorates rapidly after harvest. Consequently, if you want to reap the benefits from the Acai Berry, it has to be transported as juice, frozen pulp or freeze-dried. However, the best Acai Berry comes from a process where the water is extracted and dried naturally becoming a powder. You, then, have a product which is “Wild Harvested” and considered a “Whole Food Extract” (no additives) This is a major factor of taking care of our health and the global environment. Wild Harvested means that the forest and the remainder of the environment is not damaged. The term “No additives” ensures that we are getting a product that is good for us and has stood the test of time. Many products containing Acai Berry are on the market, sorbet, juice, for example. Some are good, some not. As consumers, we need to be vigilant regarding the quality of the product. If the extract of the Acai Berry is a ratio of 4:1, 4 kilos of Acai berries to make 1 kilo of extract, then you can reap the following benefits.
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