What Can Acai Do for Me?
Açai Berries are native to the Amazon Rainforest growing on the Açai palm tree – referred to as the TREE OF LIFE by local Brazilians. For hundreds of years, the native Brazillians have prized Açai berries for their high nutritional value. Recently discovered by the rest of the world, the Açai berry has quickly become known as one of the most nutritious and powerful foods. Nicholas Perricone, M.D. went so far as describing the Açai berry as the #1 superfood of the world on Oprah s website. Açai pulp contains, on average, 10-30 times the antioxidants of red wine (per equal volume). Acai berries are rich in B vitamins, minerals (particularly iron in wholefood-form), fiber, proteins, essential fatty acids, and anthocyanins (a member of the flavonoid class of antioxidants). Açai Berries are high in essential fatty acids including Omega-3 and Omega-6 that have been found to support normal levels of LDL & HDL cholesterol. Fatty acids also aid in the transport and absorption of fat-soluble vit
