| The health benefits of the acai berry are | | | | sweets and results in an overall decrease in |
| numerous. The acai berry was not bestowed the | | | | appetite. This equals less intake, which ultimately |
| title of "superfruit" for no reason. Here's why. | | | | results in weight loss. There are a lot of new |
| 1. The acai berry is rich in antioxidants. It has ten | | | | supplements out there that combine the acai |
| times the number of antioxidants than that found | | | | berry with other fat burners, and the feedback |
| in blueberries. It has more antioxidants that red | | | | from these supplements have been nothing but |
| wine and dark chocolate. Antioxidants combat | | | | positive. Especially when coupled with exercise and |
| free radicals. Free radicals contribute to cancer, | | | | healthy eating. |
| aging and cell degeneration. A recent study by the | | | | 3. The acai berry is a great energy booster. It |
| University of Florida has found that this berry | | | | has long been used as an energy tonic by the |
| extract killed up to sixty-eight percent of the | | | | Amazonian natives. It is not surprising that many |
| leukemia cells in a test tube sample. Doctors say | | | | health buffs and gym rats have been asking the |
| that this fruit can provide you with all the | | | | juice bars to add the berry extracts to their |
| nutrients you need without having to get it from | | | | protein shakes. |
| other fruits and vegetables. But of course, variety | | | | 4. This superfruit is a great detoxifier. It makes |
| is always good. In order to fulfill your dietary | | | | sure your body's digestive system functions |
| requirements, only three ounces of pure acai | | | | properly because it is high in dietary fiber. The |
| berry juice is needed per day. And depending on | | | | great thing about the acai berry is that it makes |
| the supplement you take, two to four capsules | | | | you go to the bathroom regularly and the end |
| can fulfill your dietary requirements in a day. | | | | result is that you have a flatter stomach and you |
| 2. This fruit acts as a great weight loss | | | | end up feeling cleaner and lighter on a daily basis. |
| supplement. The berry decreases cravings for | | | | |