Acai Berries
Wednesday, January 28th, 2009Not many individuals would have come across Acai berries in the past. However they are absolutely advancing fast-paced popularity especially in the Western society as soon as researches supported their safety and health benefits. The pulp and the skin of the berry have rich nutritional values but not the seed.
Acai berries have a particular fresh taste similar to a blend of berries and cacao. There are two variants of berries, the purple one is usually applied on account of their health benefits. The berries are packed full with extraordinary antioxidant level, essential amino acids and fatty acids. Nonsweet pulp of the berries is also available now for people who are especially health buff. The pulp has a concentration of antioxidant of about ten times greater than other fruits and thirty times greater anthocyanins than red
wine. Antioxidant is capable of slowing down aging, prevent cell damage and even reduce cancer hazards.
Likewise, AcaiBerry is composed of high dietary fiber, phytosterols and monounsaturated fats which are sound for digestive and cardiovascular wellness. A superior element of the amino acids in them is oleic acid. Oleic acid causes penetration of omega-3 oils into cell membrane, causing it supple. A permeable and supple cell membrane is vital for the appropriate functioning of neurotransmitters, hormones and insulin receptors. This results in improved overall health and precludes particular diseases like neurological diseases, diabetes and cardiovascular diseases.
The berries have also been helpful for constricting blood cholesterol level, surge in energy and magnified metabolism paving the way for weight loss. These effects are probably because of their antioxidant and theobromine (stimulant) content.