Acai Berry

The acai berry is a small type of berry found to only grow in Central and South America. It is about the size of a grape and contains a large pit in the center. The pit is not edible, but the juicy pulp that surrounds it may be one of the world's most nutritious foods. You see, this small berry has more antioxidant power than blueberries and pomegranate. In addition, it contains a number of other beneficial compounds and nutrients like the heart-healthy omega fatty acids. How can one small berry do so much?

Acai berries are most known as a weight loss supplement, although they have a number of other benefits such as reducing the aging process and helping cell recovery. The weight loss properties of acai berry can be largely explained by the increased metabolic rate it causes. This happens because of the very large amount of antioxidants (substances, which prevent oxidative stress and cell damage) it contains. This leads to faster fat breakdown, increases energy levels and fights fatigue. Combined, these effects make the process of losing weight faster and easier without any side effects usually associated with synthetic chemicals. Many research papers suggest that eating a diet high in antioxidants is the key to successful weight loss.
Serious illness can be caused by free radicals, especially when large amounts of them are present in the body. However, antioxidant-rich foods like acai berry fruit are able to give an important boost to your body's health. Antioxidants play a key role in attacking these free radicals that we have in our bodies. This process also helps to improve overall health and some people believe that it slows the effects of aging, but research is still too early to tell.