| The power of the acai berry
Acai berries contain very high concentrations
of nutrients known as anthocyanins. These chemicals
are the same ones thought to give red wine its many
health benefits. In addition, the acai berry contains
large amounts of protein and fiber, as well as healthy
omega-6 and omega-9 fatty acids.
It is easy to see, therefore, why the acai berry and
its fruit pulp has been gaining popularity so steadily.
Those concerned about their good health have long been
looking for a ready source of antioxidants, protein,
fiber and fatty acids, and the little acai berry contains
all these important elements and more.
There are many places to purchase acai berries and
the juice made from them. These sources include health
food stores and whole food retailers. As the
acai berry grows in popularity it is likely that even
traditional grocery stores will begin to carry this
special fruit and juice products made from it. For now,
however, the acai berry and juice can be found mainly
at specialty and organic grocery stores.
In addition, there are also a number of internet retailers
who sell a wide variety of products made from the acai
berry. These products include the fresh frozen juice
made from the rich pulp of the acai berry, and this
is one of the most nutritious product made from this
antioxidant rich food.
What to look for
When shopping for acai berry products, however, it
is important to buy only from the most reliable suppliers,
since how the product is harvested and packaged can
have a significant impact on its nutritional value.
It is important that the acai berry be wild harvested,
and even more important that it be quickly frozen to
retain its all important nutrient value. Products that
have sat on the shelf too long, or those that were packaged
improperly will lose a significant portion of their
healthful benefits.
Fortunately, there are a number of excellent manufacturers
who sell a wide variety of acai berry products that
have been harvested and packaged using the traditional
methods of the farmers of the Amazon. These traditional
farmers have been working with the acai berry for many
years, and they understand how to harvest, freeze and
package these delicious berries to retain their nutritional
value and their good taste. After all, these farmers
have long known of the many benefits of the acai berry,
and they are eager to share those health benefits with
the rest of the world.
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