The Acai Diet (pronounced ah-sigh-ee) is based upon one of the Amazon’s most famous superfoods, the Acai berry. The Acai is a palm tree grown in the Brazilian rainforest, and the fruit has a naturally delicious flavor, a combination of chocolate and berries. Due to its amazing composition, the Acai berry has been referred to as nature’s most perfect fruit. It is revered for its ability to give a burst of instant energy, however it is most widely known for its weight loss properties. The Acai Diet is quickly becoming one of the most popular and successful diets.
Antioxidants, Amino Acids, Photo nutrients, essential fatty acids, dietary fiber, and physotosterols, are just some of the properties contained in this berry that is roughly the size of a blueberry. Additionally, studies have shown that the Acai Diet is also rich in anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties.
In addition to Omega Fatty Acids and Amino Acids, an Acai Diet is also rich in many vitamins and trace minerals. These include Vitamin C, Vitamin B1 and B2, Calcium, Niacin, Phosphorous, and Iron. The high levels of essential fatty acids in Acai berries helps lower cholesterol, which in turn helps promote a healthy heart. Lowering cholesterol also has a direct affect on lowering blood pressure, making the Acai Berry a true super food.
Acai is available in a number of forms. You may drink the pulp as it has been added to slushies or smoothies, or you can take the berry in capsule form. To take the berry in its natural form, you first must soak the berries so that you can remove them from their shell. They contain a seed that must be removed and squeezing and straining the berry into a pulp often accomplishes this. The pulp is eaten regularly throughout Brazil and is becoming increasingly popular throughout the states as well. However, since it is hard to obtain, many people prefer to use Acai in juice, powder, or capsule form.