Friday, May 8, 2009

Acai Berry Facts You Need to Know

If you have been living under a rock and have not heard about the latest craze to hit the health food industry, you are probably wondering what the acai berry is. There are a few acai berry facts you need to know to help you with making informed choices when buying this new super fruit's products.

First, what does it look like? This berry can almost be mistaken for a grape, if not for its smaller size and perfectly round appearance. Next, you have to know that there is no way you can get it fresh if you live outside the Caboclo Amazon region in Brazil. Because this fruit perishes almost immediately upon its harvest, you will have to make do with the acai berry in its preserved form. The best way to get your super fruit fix is if you try it in juice, supplement, tea, powder or shake form. There are so many choices available that it makes up for the fact that we cannot have it in its fresh and natural form.

Another acai berry fact you need to know is that it is one of the richest food sources of antioxidants. That is why it is important to get at least five servings of this fruit a day, or its equivalent amount in juice form or otherwise. Taking it religiously will really do wonders for your health, weight, skin, and some say, even for your sex life!