This fruit name may sound familiar. Acai berry is little known in Indonesia. But the fruit that comes from Central and South America is a favorite for the health and diet program in the United States in the last two years.
Acai berry (Euterpe oleracea) grown in the Amazon rainforest in Brazil. Small fruit purple similar to blackberries or blueberries.
High antioxidant content
What makes acai berry special? Like other types of berries, this fruit is rich in antioxidants that the body needs to ward off free radicals and premature aging.
Content of antioxidants in acai berries ORAC scores achieved by 167, while the blueberry which ranks second only 32, followed by apple which has only scored 14.
Acai antosianin rich and flavonoid content. Antosianin which gives a purplish black color pigment is a powerful antioxidant to prevent damage to body cells that trigger cancer.
Improve stamina
Football athletes and jujitsu in Brazil usually acau berry juice to increase stamina during the match. High content of antioxidants in the acai berry can increase energy and metabolism.
It also increases the immune system that prevents the body or infectious disease. Antioxidant makes the body not susceptible to swelling or inflammation.
Helping diet
Acai berry contains omega-3 fatty acids are also found in salmon oil or olive oil. These fatty acids the body needs to increase metabolism, so as to accelerate the burning of calories.
This fruit also contains fiber so that makes us feel full sooner. By eating them, you can suppress appetite and prevent you from snacking between meals.
