by Carter Sinclair The acai fruit grows on a type of palm tree located in South and Central America. The berry is purple or green, small, and round. It is usually about one inch in diameter. It has a similar look as the grape, but has a much larger seed. In fact, the large seed makes up about 80% of this berry. Because the seed is so large in a berry so small, a number of berries have to be used to get a sizable amount of pulp. Fortunately the Acai berry grows in clusters of 700-900 berries. Two crops of the fruit are harvested each year. The seeds are not wasted though. They are ground up and used as...

by Debra Lundstrom The remarkable antioxidant abilities of the acai berry has made it into one of the most amazing superfoods of all times. Weight loss, cardiovascular health, cancer prevention, general good health and more have been scientifically attributed to this amazing little berry. This rise in popularity has caused a deluge of acai berry products to overtake the market. Unfortunately some of these products offer only a few of the potential advantages of the actual acai berry because of substandard processing that contributes to a lack of the complete bioactive constituents of the plant and...

by Carter Sinclair Both teenagers and parents alike might be wondering, “is the acai berry safe for teens?” This is the prudent thing to do, because you can never be too safe when it comes to the teenager body. Thankfully, there is nothing to worry about when it comes to acai supplements. Since the acai berry is a natural fruit (no different than an orange, banana, or a pear) it is completely safe to take. While it is possible to be allergic to any food, your teen would be just as likely to be allergic to a grape as they would the acai berry. Instead of turning to healthy alternatives, most...

by Carter Sinclair 1. It Gives You More Energy. Brazilian surfers have been using Acai for years to give them an edge in competitions. Acai berry juice can give you a boost of energy that is as strong as, and longer lasting than coffee. If you are looking for a pick-me-up Acai is a much healthier option than caffeine based drinks. 2. Oprah Says To Drink Acai. Acai was recently talked about on the Oprah Winfrey show. Dr. Perrisone talke about how it is an amazing health food. If Oprah says its good then you know its the truth. 3. Improves Memory and Mood. The acai berry contains essential fatty acids...

by Carter Sinclair Until recently most of us hadn’t heard of Acai. Acai has just recently been in the spotlight. They have been causing a stir lately because research has concluded that Acai is beneficial and safe. The seeds do not hold a lot of nutritional value but the pulp and skin is full of vitamins and minerals. Here are some of the nutritional benefits of Acai as well as its uses. The taste of acai berries is a unique one, and one that some people take some time to get accustomed to. However, once you’ve tried a few, you’ll probably agree that their flavor is a delicious...