Acai Berry Benefits
In natural and alternative health, Acai berry has become the rage. The Acai berry has been around for centuries, but has just recently become an American phenomenon, because of being raved on shows like Oprah and the today show. The Acai berry has become so popular because of its healthful qualities. It boosts energy levels, helps digestive functions, improves mental focus, strengthens your immune system, and cleanses and detoxifies the body from infectious toxins. There are many more benefits the berry facilitates, including some who have said it fights off cancerous cells. So what is it? Ill map out how the Acai Berry works and benefits, where it comes from and what’s so great about Acai Berry Juice.
What is Acai Berry Juice?
The Acai Berry comes from the Amazon rainforest and is a distinct purple, that looks similar to a blueberry. The acai berry grows in bunches similar to that of grapes, but usually in huge palm trees about 80ft. in the air. Try getting those down and you may have a lot more than some helpful berries. You can eat just the berries but Acai juice is recommended because once picked, the Acai is extracted from the berry to make the juice and put Acai in other things. In South America, beverages that contain Acai are more popular than milk. The reason is there are some great benefits to the berry, as well as nutritional properties such as:
- Omega fats (the good kind)
- antioxidants
- electrolytes
- amino acids
- vitamins A, B1 and E
- and protein
How does Acai Berry work?
If you go to your local Jamba Juice or grocery store you will probably find Acai Berry juice or an Acai add in for a smoothie. Either way the product has become somewhat prevalent in the United States. Research done at the University of Florida shows that the elements of the Acai Berry actually kill cultural leukemia cells. There are no direct links or study on its ability to kill cancerous cells, but contains some very strong health properties that could benefit you if diagnosed with a certain disease. The indigenous people in South America eat and drink it everyday, almost like an energy drink. Because it is supposed to give you energy and keep you focused throughout the day.
Where can I find Acai Berry Juice?
There are many places that carry Acai Berry Juice. We went to Wal-Mart and it wasn’t there, but Amazon.com and other websites will have it for sale online. Many grocery stores like Whole Foods carry it as well. It is important that you look at the levels of extract. You want the purest form of Acai. You have probably heard of green tea extract. If you buy Acai Berry in pill form you will also want to look at the extract levels. Obviously the juice will probably not be bottled in the Amazon, but read the labels to see if the berries come directly from the forest or if they are glorified blueberries from Maine.
Now that you know what Acai Berry Juice can do for your body, I think it is time the Northern Hemisphere caught up. We have been saying “Milk….does the body good” while all this time our neighbors have said “An Acai a day keeps the doctor away”. Studies have proved its rich source of nutrition and unbelievable health benefits, I think its time for more people to jump on the Acai Berry wagon.
