The acai berry is a small, dark purple fruit that is about the size of a grape. It is found in the Amazon jungle and has been known only by locals for many years. The local people eat the berries as part of their indigenous diet and only recently has the whole world come to know about them.

The acai berry is a natural super food and is full of a variety of different minerals, vitamins and other nutrients that are great for the body.

This dark berry is sometimes known as “The Wine of The Amazon” and is jam packed full of antioxidants such as vitamin C, vitamin E and many other antioxidants. These antioxidants help to protect the body’s cells from damage and help to prevent the free radicals that cause cancer.

Studies have proven that the acai berry has more antioxidants than other fruits such as blueberries, oranges and even red wine.

The acai berry has become extremely popular recently because it has had a huge exposure in the media. There are many celebrities that are supporting the benefits of acai berry. Celebrities such as Oprah Winfrey and Rachel Ray are just two examples of those endorsing the berries.

It is believed that the acai berry has a variety of different health benefits. Natives have known these benefits for years but westerners are only just discovering them.

The berries:

• Help diagnose neurological illnesses
• Reduce the chances of cancer
• Have a protein content that is higher than eggs
• Help to improve the circulatory system
• Help to improve libido
• Reduces inflammation

Oprah Winfrey says this about the acai berry: “This little berry is one of the most nutritious and powerful foods in the world.”

She is right too. The berry not only provides the benefits listed above but it is also to considered to have high doses of vitamin B3 which is known to help in the production of cellular energy.

The health benefits of an acai berry will only stay in the berry for 24-48 hours. For this reason the berries need to be preserved so that the health benefit can stay intact. The berries are often freezed, dried or turning into juice of powder to preserve them.

Drinking a glass of acai berry fruit each day will definitely do your body wonders and will help you feel healthier and happier than ever before.