The Berry to Take Off Your Belly
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Many people looking for Acai products might be clueless about Acai berry itself. All they know are these facts. First is that the Acai berry is considered as the number one superfood. And second they have got to have this product because it promises nothing but great benefits to the human body.
Acai berry is a dark purple fruit which is approximately 1 inch in diameter. It is about 90% seed and only 10 % edible food. Technically, Acai berry is a “drupe” because of the fact that it grows in bundles like grapes hanging in stringy bunches, called ‘panicles’ on palm trees. The Acai palm tree, which is also known by its scientific name of Euterpe oleracea, grows only in Amazonia in Northern Brazil. Native people from this rain forest eat nothing but Acai berry. They even called it as “ica-cai”, which means “the fruit that cries.”
Acai berry’s origin can be traced down in the early stories of one of the tribes in Brazil. In one folk tale, a certain king who restricted his tribe members from making more children because of famine was forced to kill his own granddaughter to prove to the people that he also obeys his own rules. Her daughter became very depressed; went to the forest and found a tree, ate its fruits which gave her strength. She was later on discovered lying on the ground, lifeless against the new palm tree. Her death made her fellow tribe members discover Acai berry and it sustained the tribe’s food supply and made its people strong which led the king to withdraw his own orders. Today, Acai berry is still very popular in Brazil. It is even served in restaurants there as part of a breakfast meal called “Rio bowl.”
The only problem with Acai berry is spoilage. The fruit, once picked, spoils easily. Fortunately, they have thought of freezing Acai berry immediately after harvest. This preserves most of the nutrients of the fruit until it is converted to pulp which can be processed as a beverage or smoothie. Acai berry can also be purchased in frozen or powder form.
Today, Acai berry has been called “mankind’s superfood” because of its amazing effects on the human body. It is believed to be very effective in weight loss since it is rich in dietary fiber. Acai berry is also a great source of anti-oxidants, anti-inflammatory agents and anti-bacterial agents. It is also good in lowering cholesterol levels in the body because of its omega 3 fatty acids.
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