What Does Acai Fruit Look Like?

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 livestock food, organic soil for plants, or to plant more Acai palms.

South American countries have used the Acai berry for years as a powerful source of antioxidants, amino acids, and essential fatty acids. This makes it a very high-energy superfood. The Acai berry is also rich in iron, protein, and fiber. It could very well be one of the most nutritious foods in the world!

When tested against nearly every food known to man, the acai fruit scored the highest on the ORAC scale. This test ranks foods on their antioxidant capabilities. Being such a powerful source of antioxidants means that it can help fight off diseases such as cancer, improve eyesight, boost your immune system, and repair skin and hair damage.

The omega fatty acid and fiber content of the acai berry make it an incredibly heart friendly fruit. It can aid in lowering cholesterol levels, as well as improving the digestive system.

The essential fatty acids found in the Acai berry are omega-9 and omega-6. These acids help absorb vitamins A, D, E, and K. This can help prevent hypertension.

While Brazilians have known about this superfood for many years now, it has only recently been revealed to the rest of the world. The fruit is also very difficult to transport, so you will probably never be able to find the berries in the produce aisle of your local store.

Research is just beginning on all the benefits of the Acai berry, but enough has already been done for us to know that this is a very powerful health food.

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