Acai Berry: These Are Nutritional Contents That Make the Acai Berry a Superfood.
Wednesday, May 27th, 2009The Amazonian Acai berry today is possibly the most popular and the healthiest fruit in the world nowadays. The much sought-after Acai berry includes fatty acids, amino acids, antioxidants and other important minerals and vitamins. Acai also has so many nutrients that some specialists even call it “complete” Superfood.
The Acai berries grow on the slim and tall Acai palm in the Amazonian tropical forests areas. Natural residents of these territories have been using the Acai berries for centuries. While visiting these lands you may hear lots of myths about Acai berry’s remarkable healing and refreshing powers. During the last couple of years Acai berries became extremely popular in the western countries. People who live far from Brazil can get the Acai berries as a main ingredient in various food supplements such as juices, capsules or powder.
These are the nutritional contents of the Acai berry that make it a natural Superfood:
Essential amino acids complex
A variety of minerals and vitamins
Massive amount of anthocyanins (potent antioxidants)
Linoleic acid (omega -6 polyunsaturated fatty acid) 12%
Oleic acid (omega-9 monounsaturated fatty acid) 60%
Calcium
Natural dietary fiber
