The world\’s largest rainforest, the Amazon\’s borders extend into eight countries. The Amazon River basin contains one fifth of the world\’s fresh water supply and the area is teeming with wildlife of all sorts. One third of all animal and plant species on Earth may be found in the Amazon.

This is also the home of the famous acai berry. The people of the Amazon River basin region have been using the plants of the Amazon rainforest for their medicinal properties for thousands of years – and nearly 2,000 of the plants which grow in this region are known for their medicinal properties; the acai berry is believed to be one of the most powerful of these.

People in the Amazon region have known of the benefits of the acai berry for a long time now- but around 1990, this fruit began to gain some exposure to the outside world as well. Now, the acai berry and its health and nutritional benefits are available to the world.

The acai berry is a natural source of antioxidants, with ten times the antioxidant level of grapes and twice that of blueberries. There is also fibre and protein to sweeten the deal – and of course there is the flavour; acai berry flavour has a taste reminiscent of both chocolate and blueberries.

Another benefit of the acai berry is its high level of anthocyanins. These compounds are said to be responsible for some of the health benefits of red wine. The acai berry however, contains higher levels of anthocyanins and eliminates other risks associated with alcohol.

And there\’s yet more benefits to this amazing tropical fruit; the acai berry is believes to be one of the most effective anti-aging foods. It is believed among health food enthusiasts that the anthocyanins and the antioxidants found in the acai berry are responsible for these anti-aging benefits.

Acai berries have been used to create wine which has a higher nutritional value, to battle schistosomosis and in making antibiotics to fight staph infections, as well as to provide their many health and nutritional benefits. This is a berry which is very versatile and has a wealth of nutrition and other beneficial uses.

The acai is about the size of a grape and is similar in appearance. This is a food which is becoming very popular thanks to its many health benefits; and its flavour which is enjoyed by almost everyone with its hints of chocolate. The acai berry is best eaten in smoothies or as juice.

Author: Mr Americo Tognetti promotes the acai berry because it has healing qualities available in delicious Acai Fruit Powder.

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