Wednesday, February 4, 2009

Why Are Acai Berries So Famous?

Acai has been used for many generations by the natives of Brazil. This Berry (pronounced a-sigh-ee), looks like a grape or a blueberry, but it’s smaller and darker. It’s a fruit with a large seed and only a little pulp.

Recently it became very popular in the United States among alternative health proponents, and even featured by Oprah Winfry, It can now be found in everything from energy juices to ice cream. Acai has 10 times more antioxidant benefits than grapes and twice as much as blueberries.

NBC's Today did a feature story on acai in 2004, and more recently researchers at the University of Florida tested acai properties and concluded that it destroyed cultured leukemia cells.

What has made it so appealing as a food is its many uses. Not only does it taste good but acai contains nutrients and is naturally rich in Omega fats, amino acids, electrolytes, antioxidants, protein and vitamins A, B1 and E. In addition Acai is low in sugar and used to treat digestion problems, skin irritation, sexual dysfunction, and even insomnia.

Scientists are learning more about the functional power of superfoods, such as the acai berry. Numerous studies support eating foods rich in antioxidants and berries are a key component of a healthy diet promoting weight loss.

Acai is promoted in weight loss products, but few studies have tested the benefit of acai in losing those extra pounds but research continues. The theory is that consuming the Acai Berry in any form makes the movement of food particles in your digestive system very easy and thus the unwanted food particles are eliminated and not absorbed by the body and stored as fat. The fiber also aids in satisfying hunger.

If you have been following the news or the media in general, you know that many celebrities and thousands of others have lost weight on the Pure Acai Berry Weight Loss Diet, in combination with a legitimate Colon Cleanse. These two combined are the latest in diet master plans.

Although the jury is still out on the benefit of acai in losing those extra pounds, and the diet shown on Oprah is pretty costly, there are lower cost combinations that may be worth a try.

A new Acai Berry Weight Loss pill by STG Supplements uses 1200 mg. of Acai Extract along with Magnesium Stearate & Gelatin as a dietary supplement to help shed the extra pounds, and Sculpt and Cleanse by Health Direct is a Colon cleanser that can provide the benefits such as relief from Constipation & Irritable Bowel Syndrome, relief from Gas & Bloating, Weight Loss & Flatter Stomach, Improved Skin, Acne, and Hair, plus relief from: Chronic Fatigue, Diverticulosis, Digestive Problems Acid Reflux, Bad Breath.

If you were wondering what the 59 Health Benefits are that Made Acai Berry So Famous? There You Go!

Prolongs Your Life
Increases Your Energy
Increases Your Overall Strength
Helps you Look and Feel Younger
Helps You Maintain Healthy Blood Pressure
Prevents Cancer
Helps You Maintain Healthy Cholesterol Levels
Promotes Normal Blood Sugar
Enhances Sexual Function
Helps You Lose Weight
Relieves Headaches and Dizziness
Improves Quality of Sleep
Improves Your Vision
Strengthens Your Heart
Inhibits Lipid Peroxidation
Improves Disease Resistance
Strengthens Your Immune System
Helps Your Body Fight Cancer
Protects Your Precious DNA
Inhibits Tumor Growth
Reduces the Toxic Effects of Chemotherapy and Radiation
Helps to Build Strong Blood
Helps with Chronic Dry Cough
Fights Inflammation and Arthritis
Improves Lymphocyte Count
Improves Menopausal Symptoms
Prevents Morning Sickness
Improves Fertility
Strengthens Your Muscles and Bones
Supports Normal Kidney Function
Improves Your Memory
Supports Healthy Liver Function
Alleviates Anxiety and Stress
Improves Your Mood
Improves Your Digestion
Helps You Maintain Healthy Gums
Fights Fibromyalgia
Prevents Allergies
Protects Children’s Health
Promotes Overall Wellness
Increases workout recovery
Increases injury recovery
Helps to Reduce Physical Injuries
Relieves Arthritis Pain
Helps to Clear Skin of Warts
Reduces the Occurrence of Seizures
Helps Improve & Even Cure Leukemia
Fights General Depression
Supports Weight Loss through Fat Loss
Helps Slow Down the Aging Process
Provides all Vital Vitamins
Contains Several Important Minerals
Is an extremely Powerful Free Radical Fighter
Acai has very High Levels of Fibers
Cleanses and Detoxifies the Body of Infectious Toxins
Helps to Prevent Heart Problems
Improves Mental Clarity/Focus
Improves Circulation
Cures Osteoporosis

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