ACAI - (pronounced ah-sigh-EE)
Four letters that pack a powerful punch. What is ACAI? ACAI is found a berry from a palm tree, produced primarily in the vicinity of the Amazon. When ripe, the berries are dark purple and about the size of a blueberry. They contain a thin layer of edible pulp with a large seed. Ages, before health food stores crazes used Brazilian ACAI berries, digestive disorders and skin diseases to treat.
Today is ACAIheralded as a superfood that is packed with two times the antioxidants of blueberries and pomegranate. It also contains healthy Omega fats, protein and dietary fiber. All of which are good for the heart, body, brain and skin.
Dr. Nicholas Perricone, author of the Perricone Promise, details the "secrets" of looking younger and living longer. He discusses the importance of choosing "superfoods" for your daily diet and consumption. According to Dr. Perricone, "superfoods" have a direct link to the "Brain-Beauty Connection. "These foods are both essential fatty acids (EFAs), antioxidants and rich in fiber also ... [have shown some foods] to reduce or control blood sugar levels-an extremely important factor for all those associated with slowing the aging process and preventing diabetes, obesity, wrinkles and a variety of degenerative diseases. "(1)
Perricone 's # 1 "super food"? You got it! ACAI!
"> ACAI pulp contains:
A remarkable concentration of antioxidants that help combat premature aging, with 10 times more antioxidants than red grapes and 10 to 30 times the anthocyanins of red wine.
A synergy of monounsaturated (healthy) fats, dietary fiber and phytosterols to promote cardiovascular and digestive health.
An almost perfect essential amino acid complex in conjunction with valuable trace minerals, vital to proper muscle contraction andRegeneration. "(2)
ACAI has also been reported:
Boost Energy
Fight free radicals
Improves digestion
Improves mental clarity / focus
Clean and detoxify the body
Strengthens the immune system
Fight cancer cells
Slow down the aging process
Promote a healthier, younger looking skin
To alleviate diabetes
Helps maintain healthy heart function
Minimizes inflammation
Science also supports the benefits of ACAI - A study conducted at the University of Florida (3) has shown that the antioxidants destroyed [in ACAI] cultured human cancer cells. "Indeed, the potential of the ACAI is only the beginning of hisrealized.
There is much talk about the health properties of this wonderful fruit, but the proof is in the berry itself! Try it!
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