Acai Berry - the Super Food?!

You probably heard of it before! You probably read its ads everywhere! You probably have already tried it yourself! Yes, the "it" food is one of the "super foods" that everyone who watches Oprah Winfrey knows about - the purple Acai Berry.

According to PRWeb's article "Super Food For The New Year", Acai Berries "are found in the thick forests of the Amazon that grow in clusters atop the palm trees. The Acai berry is likened to be cross between raspberries and chocolate, thus giving a delicious and unique flavor. Their flavor makes them a good combination and ingredient for fruit smoothies, granola, fruit drinks, yogurts and ice cream. These small tiny berries pack a healthy balance of protein, carbohydrates, omega fatty acids, vitamin E and minerals making it to the tops list of nutritional super foods."

The major benefits of Acai Berry include:
- rich source of anthocyanins (a compound that is good for heart health)
- rich source of protein and dietary fiber
- high levels of omega-6, omega-9 fatty acids (help lower cholesterol level)
- strong antioxidant vitamin with anthocyanins (anti-aging effect)

Acai Berry has become so popular that you can easily find interesting sources about it. Here are couple videos from YouTube that show Acai Berry being featured in Fox and Rachel Ray shows:

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