The Acai Berry in the 21st Century
Written by admin on May 21st, 2011These days our lives seem busier than ever; we’ve got work and school, clubs and activities, and everything else in between. Do you find it difficult to fit in the preparation of healthy meals, alongside everything else that happens in the day? Luckily there are are fruits available which can make it easy to allow you to get your recommended daily allowance of vitamins .
The acai berry is just one example of this Acai is available in health food shops in the UK in a range of different forms from juices and smoothies, to capsules and powders. The appeal of the berry may stem from its nutritional content of antioxidants. It is abundant in the essential fatty acids Omega 3, 6, and 9, as well as a host of other vitamins, minerals, phytosterols, and amino acids.
The Brazilian rainforest is home to the acai berry where it is said they have been eatern by the locals for many years Due to exporting, people all over the world are now able to take advantage of the nutritious content of the acai berries too They contain powerful antioxidants called anthocyanins, which have been thought to fight against the effect of free radicals.
Free radicals have been discovered in cells and have been linked to the premature deterioration of cells Therefore, the acai berry is highly thought of as a superfruit for its high antioxidant content, especially in our fast paced society. There are other examples of superfruits, such as the blueberry and cranberry, which can also be enjoyed as part of a healthy lifestyle.
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2 Pink Bites. (2010). Brazilian acai in bowl. http://www.pinkbites.com/2009/01/brazilian-acai-in-bowl.html
3 Stirling, R. MD (Dec 2001). Nutrition Science News. Got Anthocyanins?
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