| There are many great natural supplements in the | | | | the Acai berry. |
| market place today. But the unfortunate thing is there | | | | -Antioxidants are known for stopping the free radicals |
| are a lot of so called supplements out there that simply | | | | from causing permenate damage to your cells. Once a |
| do not measure up. It is like anything you as a | | | | cell is damaged, it reproduces a damaged cell, so |
| consumer buys or tries, some will work, some will not. | | | | antioxidants are essential for maintaining good health. |
| Do your homework and research to find the best for | | | | -Essential fatty acids(omega 3, 6 & 9) EFA play an |
| you. | | | | important role in your bodies metabolic process. EFA is |
| The one I want to discuss today is called the Acai | | | | required by the body, and can only be obtained from |
| berry, ( AH-SIGH-EE) . Found high atop the towering | | | | food as you body can not produce it internally. |
| palm trees in the lush Amazon rainforest of South | | | | -Amino acids are the building blocks of protein, basically |
| America. Largely unknown at the time, this nutrient | | | | they are the building blocks of our cells and body |
| packed berry has now achieved celebrity status. | | | | tissue. |
| The health benefits of the Acai berry has recently | | | | Some of the others are: phytonutrients, vitamins and |
| been validated by modern science. Taken from the | | | | minerals, complex carbohydrates, dietary fiber and |
| USDA data, the Acai berrys total ORAC (antioxidant) | | | | more. You can research these and more on your own |
| activity is 200%-750% higher then an other fruit or | | | | and see their importance to a healthy body. |
| vegetable. Thus with all that is now known, the Acai | | | | Balance is the key to anything, and it is no different |
| berry is considered as one of the worlds most | | | | when talking about your health. Just like balance in |
| healthful and nutrient dense fruits. | | | | work and play, balance is better then relying on a single |
| Featured in the book The Perricone Promise, by Dr. | | | | ingredient. A balanced diet along with exercise is |
| Nicholas Perricone, as one of the top 10 superfoods in | | | | absolutely necessary in maintaining optimal health. |
| the world. So you can see by combining the Acai | | | | The good news is that we now know more then ever, |
| berry along with other nutrient dense fruits, the health | | | | what is good for us and what is not, it is up to you to |
| benefits are scientifically proven. | | | | use that information for a healthier longer life. |
| Here a only a few of the nutritional benefits found in | | | | |