With 10 times the antioxidants of grapes and twice
the antioxidants of blueberries, the Brazilian Acai berry (AH-sci-EE) is considered to have the best nutritional value of
any fruit on earth (for more information click on the link at the end of the text).
The health benefits
are simply amazing. With the symmetry of a grape and the size of a giant blueberry, the Acai fruit tastes a bit like
wild raspberry with a hint of grape. Most people have trouble putting their finger on the taste because it is so different.
The Acai berry is truly a wonderful plant. Acai berries are grown on an Amazon Palm tree and have been
prized for hundreds of years by Brazilian natives for their ability to provide a sense of strength, energy, and a high nutritional
content. Acai Berries are high in essential fatty acids and omegas - 60% Oleic (omega9) - a monounsaturated essential
fatty acid which helps to lower LDL (harmful cholesterol), while maintaining HDL (beneficial cholesterol). 12% Linoleic
(omega6) - a polyunsaturated essential fatty acid which has also been found to lower LDL, while maintaining HDL. Acai
also contains many valuable Phytosterols. Sterols are compounds of plant cell membranes providing numerous benefits
to the human body, namely the reduction of blood plasma cholesterol.
The Acai berry is a dense source of
a particular class of flavonoids called anthocyanins. Acai berries ORAC value (a measure of its antioxidant
properties), is higher than any other edible berry on the planet (our products ORAC value is 1027 as we freeze dry the Acai
berry for shipment to the United States for production).The remarkable concentration of antioxidants also helps combat premature
aging and the Acai berry is also an excellent source of dietary fiber.
