Acai Berry

Acai Berry Juice In Question?

December 25th, 2008

So what is this acai juice? It is the essence of small (about the size of a large grape) berry that is the fruit of a kind of palm tree.

Where does the acai berry come from? It is widespread in South America. The Amazon basin and the region of Para in Brazil to be more precise.

What do the people of Brazil use açaí for? The eat it and drink it in many different dishes – from drinks and shakes to breakfasts and bars. Brazilians use açaí to flavor meat and fish dishes, too, topping them with a pulpy, curd-like substance made from the fruit.

Why is the acai fruit in such high demand? Not only is the açaí a tasty meal ingredient but is also renowned for amazing health benefits.

What can the acai do for my health? Acai juice is said to be therapeutic for gastric workings, dermatitis, low sex drive, and even sleeplessness. The açaí berry is naturally low in sugar, too. The University of Florida found that acai actually destroyed cultured leukemia cells and continue to follow this research route.

So does the acai cure cancer? NO! Don’t get carried away. All we know is that açaí is a great food with several health properties that will do you good as part of a healthy balanced diet.

Where have I heard of the acai fruit before? Only recently have people ioutside of Brazil discovered the advantages of this so called ’superfood’. NBC’s Today program featured acai in a story in 2004, and Oprah Winfrey pushes it on her website.

Where can I get hold of some acai berry juice? Get on down to your favorite juice bar or smoothie maker and you might find açaí as one of the ingredients open to you. Also, we plan to review all he acai berry products on the market and save you the time of going through every one. We test all, you reap the rewards

Can I eat the acai berries  straight from the tree? No way, they have to be picked when ripe twice a year and heavily processed because they do not stay fresh more than 2 days.

We hope this mini guide on acai berry fruit has helped you.

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