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Have you seen those ads for Acai Berry juice? Something along the lines of “Lose weight like Rachel Ray (Oprah/Kelly Clarkson/insert non-twig-like female celeb here) with acai!!” I see them every time I sign onto MySpace and yeah, I scoffed at first, but there is a lot of truth to the Acai claims.
Acai berries are what is known as a Super-Fruit. Super-Fruits are those that are high in vitamins, anti-oxidants, and fiber. They are an almost medicinal fruit. I’ve tried a fair share of Acai products for review including bars, drinks, and a supplement. I’ve found the taste to be like that of another Super-Fruit, cranberry. Tart, rich, full. Not everybody’s cup of tea, but I enjoy a tartness in moderation.
Some of the benefits of the Acai include a boost in energy levels, improved digestion, circulation, mental clarity, sleep, immune system, and sexual health. Acai contains anti-oxidants that fight the free radicals that cause cancer. It cleanses body of toxins and slows down the aging process.
I don’t want to give you a laundry list of Why I Love Acai, but suffice it to say that if it’s good for the inside of you, it’s good for the outside, as well.
Here are a couple of examples:
*Increased circulation and elimination lead to healthier skin. Good skin comes from a healthy body. There’s only so much you can hide with makeup.
*Anti-oxidants help to slow the aging process. A diet rich in acai could result in fewer wrinkles and a brighter skin tone.
So, does acai berry make you more beautiful? Yes, but not in an instant way, like a makeup or a new haircolor. Over time, a healthy diet, including acai, can lead to an overall increase in health, well-being, and beauty.
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Acai is best when eaten as close as possible to its natural form, but tread lightly! It’s really high in calories. I buy it in frozen tubs when I’m not in Brazil.