|
How to lose weight with acai |
By:
What's an Acai Berry? The acai berry is about a 1 inch long reddish, purple fruit. It comes from the acai palm tree (a.k.a. the Euterpe Oleracea), which is native to both Central and South America. It is a relative of the blueberry, cranberry, and other dark purple fruit berries.
Recent research on the acai berry has focused on its possible antioxidant activity. So far, the research has shown that taking the berry as a supplement may help prevent diseases caused by oxidative stress such as heart disease and cancer. It has also proven to be an excellent supplement for weight loss.
What There Benefits of Taking Acai ? Some more recent studies show that the acai fruit pulp has a very high antioxidant capacity with even more antioxidant content than cranberry, raspberry, blackberry, strawberry, or blueberry. Studies are ongoing, though, and the jury has yet to reach a verdict.
People that have taken the berries regularly, have reported weight loss, and others that use the fruits oil as a cosmetic have reported clearer and more healthy skin. Again, don't take our word for it.
The acai berry has also proven to be a very rich source of protein and dietary fiber, in addition to high levels of both omega-6 and omega-9 fatty acids, which are thought to have a protective effect on the heart and cardiovascular system. The omega-6 and omega-9 fatty acids contained in the acai berry may also play an important role in lowering the levels of cholesterol in the blood.
In addition to these important benefits, the acai berry is thought to play a vital role in slowing down the aging process! In health food circles, the acai berry is known as one of the most powerful & natural of the anti-aging superfoods. It is thought that this anti-aging effect is a combination of the high levels of anthocyanins and the strong antioxidant vitamin content that the fruit contains.
|
Health 
