Acai Berries: Know The Facts

How do you pronounce it?

Okay repeat after us, it is pronounced acai (ah-sigh-ee) berry. So the next time you hear someone talking about it you can chime in and show off your skills.

What’s up with this little berry?

The acai berry originates in the Amazon Rainforest in Brazil. It is a small berry about the size of the grape, but it is amazingly powerful in terms of all it can do. It has also recently gained a lot of popularity in the US. According to the Acai Berry Studies (website info below), “this little berry is packed with an amazing amount of free-radical fighting antioxidants and is considered to have the best overall nutritional value of any fruit on earth.”

What are the benefits?

Increased energy and stamina
Fights Cancer and Disease
Fights Obesity
Boost Immune System
Maintain Good Cholesterol
Fights Heart Disease
Improves Vision
Helps with Digestion
Promotes Peaceful Sleep

Where can I get some?

Unfortunately, you cannot mosey down to your local grocer and pick a fresh bunch of these berries (unless you live in the Amazon, then by all means pick away!). This berry spoils within a day of being harvested, making it darn near impossible to ship long distances. There are several acai berry supplements and juice blends currently on the market. How do you know what’s best for you? At the present time, we do not indorse such products, so if you are interested, we strongly encourage you to do your research and consult your nutritionist.

Are there any false claims out there?

ABSOLUTELY! Which is exactly why we encourage you to consult your nutritionist. There are oodles of worthless products out there, and a lot of scams in terms of what different supplements can do for you because somewhere in the ingredients there is a smidgen of this berry. The benefits of the acai berry are scientifically proven, but still be wary of some of the processed products you see on the market.

How do I learn more?

A Google search will bring up a ton of information, but a lot of those websites are trying to sell you on their product. The site that we recommend, which a lot of the above information came from, is http://www.acaiberrystudies.com/. They have a ton of additional information about this magnificent berry, including medical studies, videos, detailed benefits, and frequently asked questions. Start there, and also consult your nutritionist.

By rawfoodnation Tags: acai berry, antioxidants, digestion, energy, fight disease, good cholesterol, immune system, obesity, sleep, stamina
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2 Responses to “Acai Berries: Know The Facts”

1. mattmahowald says:

   February 2, 2009 at 10:27 pm

   I’m so glad you pointed out the fact that this powerful berry loses potency quickly. With all the hype about it, many companies are making false claims and with the lack of knowledge, many people don’t even know they are being taken. There are many juices, and while they probably won’t give you the health benefits of a fresh berry, they are tasty. But if you are looking for the medicinal strength, you will probably have to take a trip to the Amazon, as you’ve said.

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2. monavlisa says:

   September 4, 2009 at 12:23 pm

   Monavie holds a patented flash pasteurization to freeze dry process for their acai. That is why our product has about twice the potency of anything on the market. This is not to sell, but to inform.

   Dr. Alexander Schauss has been studying the berry for decades, and has published a wonderful book on it. It’s a terrific read! Link: http://www.amazon.com/Acai-Extraordinary-Antioxidant-Rich-Palm-Fruit/dp/B000TGUMKS

   Found a vid of him talking about the processing!
   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9EjyXk2jMiY

   Peace and love!

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