Have you heard of Acai?

There's alot of buzz out there about superfruits and berries like Goji, Mangosteen, and Noni.  Perhaps the newest kid on the block, the acai berry, has been gaining popularity over the past half decade or so, as a leading "superfood".  Lately it's become pretty mainstream, showing up in fruit juices and other products in your local supermarket.

 

The acai berry comes from tropical Brazil, and the berries themselves aren't available here in the US.  Therefore, the acai we have available is in powder (pulp) or liquid form. 

 

Health benefits.  Many experts have hailed acai for its energy-giving qualities, and its antioxidant properties (compounds that alleviate the body's toxic burden by neutralizing potentially harmful free radicals).  Acai also has healthy fatty acids, which can be anti-inflammatory.

 

Consider the source.  If you want to try acai as a smoothie or supplement, Sambazon is the best brand.  They offer single serve smoothies, freeze-able smoothie packs (my favorite), and whole food acai supplements.  They're the first company to  establish a fully free trade, Organic certified supply chain of acai to the US.  Check out Sambazon.com for more info, and where to buy. 

Zola is another good brand of individually packed smoothies.  Beware of acai diet/cleanse websites.  They're often over-priced and of inferior quality.  Many of them have been reported as scams.

-Aaron

Comments

[Cheryl Love]

I have heard of it. But according to Dr OZ the #3 superfood is mangosteen. That's what I use and I have seen amazing things with it. Over 30 yrs research and Mayo clinic conducting study right now. Same qualities as Noni, Acai, Green tea and many others but all in one fruit!