The science of the Acai berry is quite amazing when studied. In fact, most people are surprised, amazed and impressed when they learn of all the benefits of the Acai berry and its similarities to other foods. For example, the Acai berry has a similar amount of protein as a whole egg. It also has 16 identified antioxidants and phytonutrients, with more surely to be identified. Currently, the ORAC value, which stands for the measure of the berry’s antioxidant properties, is the highest for all edible berries on earth.
The fatty acid profile of the Acai berry can be compared to olive oil and it has 10 times as many antioxidants as grapes have! Another impressive quality of the Acai berry is that it has up to 30 times the amount of anthocyanins that red wine has. Anthocyanins reportedly have anti-inflammatory qualities, so the Acai berry could potentially be helpful for those with arthritis or inflammation of the joints. The berry has lots of vitamin E and other vitamins, too, in addition to a low glycemic index and lots of dietary fiber.
Research
Since the Acai berry does not grow in the United States, the FDA has not officially approved it. Some of the bottling plants that use the Acai berry have been FDA approved, but only for the safe handling of the product rather than the actual product. Brazil, where the Acai berry originates, has already approved the fruit and the average Brazilian eats up to two servings of Acai every day.
Were the Acai berry to be grown in the United States it would likely be similar to a grape in nutrition and antioxidants. That is because the harsh environment where the Acai berry grows makes it rich in nutrients and antioxidants and those conditions are not present in the US.
Nutritional Information
The book, “Açaí: Preparo, Composição e Melhoramento de Conservação, by Rogez in Portuguese, explains the nutritional content of the Acai berry based on 3.5 ounces of freeze dried fruit pulp and the skin powder. This serving size contained 52.2 carbohydrates, 533.9 calories, 32.5 grams of total fat and 8.1 grams of protein. There are 44.2 grams of fiber included in the 52.2 carbohydrates.
If you want a new, great looking body why not begin your journey starting today?
