Knowing Your Acai Fruit

Do you know what is one of the world's most perfect gift? This is your chance to discover the power of the Acai fruit and what it can do for your body!

Where acai comes from?

Acai is a tropical berry which fruits on the acai palm. This fruit belongs to the palm genus - Euterpe and is one of its eight species. The acai palm can be spotted in Brazil's Amazon rainforests, growing in flood plains and swamps. Isolated population of the plant has also been discovered in Peru, parts of Central America and South America. Euterpe palms or the acai palms are slender and tall plants which can grow up to a height of 15 to 30 meters. The palm leaves can extend up to 3 meters in length. Scientifically, the Acai palms are called Euterpe oleracea. The acai berry is a purple colored fruit with a round shape. The fruit much resembles the grape fruit in appearance. What makes this berry so popular worldwide is its, high nutritional content.

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Research has revealed not one or two, but several health benefits of this small berry fruit. The acai berries are rich storehouses of antioxidants and has strong anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. Besides, the acai fruit also has cardiovascular benefits. It has been studied that the antioxidant property of this fruit is at least 30 times more than the red grapes and at least 10-20 times greater than red wine.

All these have led to the conclusion that the acai berry which contains more than 200% antioxidant than any other vegetable or fruit is the best known source of antioxidant on the planet. Further research has revealed the fruit's potential in destroying cancer and leukemia cells. The fruit also stocks in good doses of Vitamins A, B complex, C and E and omega fatty acids. It is also a fruit rich in fiber, which makes it extremely beneficial for promoting a healthy digestive system. The fruit is also used in treating several skin conditions.

How do you eat this fruit?

Acai berries are never recommended for direct consumption. They are processed by freeze drying the pulp. The berry finds use in drinks, diet pills and some food supplements.