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Acai is the much-heralded exotic palm fruit from the Amazon rain forest. It is known for being a super antioxidant, but also something that can be used to assist in weight loss. The story of acai dates back hundreds of years to its use by the people of the Orinoco basin area of Brazil. Originally, treasured as a source of sustenance, scientific research has confirmed the high nutritional value of acai fruit and uncovered its potent antioxidant benefits. Analyses have shown that acai is one of the richest sources of anthocyanins in the world, substances known to be powerful free radical scavengers.

Acai Effect is the leading quality brand, made of 100% freshly picked acai berries in Brazil, and capsulated after professional freeze-drying and extract methods. When you buy Acai Effect – you can be sure you are buying the best!

With new buzzwords appearing almost every day you could be forgiven for dismissing this one as just another marketing ploy. But more and more ordinary people in the UK and the rest of the world are beginning to realize that the saying, You are what you eat, taps into a deep level of basic common sense. Food is the fuel we put into the organic machines that we call our bodies, and it stands to reason that the best way to keep our most precious and vital possession running at optimum efficiency is to provide it with the nourishment it needs – not only to work smoothly, but to repair the damage sustained simply by living in the 21st century. But first we’d better define what we mean by Superfoods.

To put it simply, Superfoods are NATURAL FOODS so packed with goodness that, when combined with a balanced lifestyle, they have been found to boost levels of health and vitality without the need for chemically produced drugs or supplements.

The majority of Superfoods come from the fruit and vegetable categories.

If you asked most people to name a Superfood, the odds are that they’d name the blueberry, one of the first foods identified and associated with the term. Full of natural antioxidants, the blueberry is now widely available, both fresh and in products that will keep for longer.

Garlic, the most potent member of the family called allium that includes onions, shallots, chives and leeks, known for hundreds, if not thousands of years as a tool to ward off evil, may have gained this reputation for its wide-ranging health benefits. Culpeper called it: …a remedy for all diseases and hurts… an antiseptic, antibiotic diuretic and expectorant that reduces blood pressure and is effective against angina. Members of the allium family contain flavonoids that aid the elimination of toxins and carcinogens by stimulating the production of antioxidants in the liver.

Other Superfoods are leafy green vegetables; grains and pulses such as barley, buckwheat, beans and lentils; chilli peppers; nuts and seeds and yogurts.

It is important to remember that a balanced diet containing all food groups offers you the best chance of optimum health. A lifestyle that includes a healthy diet, appropriate exercise with perhaps the addition of some meditation or yoga will not only improve your quality of life, but may extend it into a healthy old age.

So where does the Acai Berry fit in to all this?

The Acai Berry is more than a rich source of antioxidants. Acai berries contain high levels of anthocyanins. These protect foods from harmful free radicals that develop as a result of exposure to UV light and the process of metabolism. Anthocyanins not only help to conserve antioxidant levels in foods, but they continue to do this in the body after they are eaten. The benefits of drinking a daily glass of red wine for its anthocyanin content are put in the shade by the amazing Acai berry, which actually contains anything from 10 to 30 times more anthocyanins.

And the Acai Berry Diet and weightloss?

This amazing fruit has quite magical properties. Its pulp contains very powerful antioxidants that help in cleansing your system, leading to weight loss in many cases.

When your digestive system is kept clean it results in regular bowel movements leading to weight loss. It also has properties that can increase your metabolic rate which can result in a person consuming this fruit, burning far more calories than he/she would otherwise normally burn. Acai can also help by keeping sugar fattening properties at bay which means that in moderation you can enjoy your favorite foods while on an Acai Berry Diet.

But that’s not all…

Acai berries are rich in amino acids and protein.
The Acai berry contains 19 different amino acids. These help with the growth, repair, and maintenance of body tissues. As your body can only supply 11 of these, the rest have to come from your diet.
Acai berries contain vitamins B1, B2, B3, C and E, supplying just as much vitamin C as blueberries.And for every 100 grams of Acai, you’re benefitting from more than 1000 IU of Vitamin A.
Acai also contains essential minerals: potassium, calcium, copper, magnesium, and zinc.
Acai berries are especially rich in omega fats, providing a healthy quantity of unsaturated fats, including Omega-3, Omega-6, and Omega-9.
Acai berries contain three different plant sterols – B-sitosterol, campesterol and sigmasterol. These help to keep your heart healthy, as well as assisting digestive function.

And last, but not least…

Every 100 grams of Acai berries contains nearly 45 grams of fibre to speed digestive transit and keep your system working smoothly.

Suggested Usage:

Take 2-4 Acai Berry Supplement capsules a day with water.

Pure Acai is a powerfull superfood supplement in a capsule. If you feel that your antioxidants level are too low and your diet is not providing enough fruits and vegetables you can take up to 4 capsules a day.

If you are confident that you have a healthy balanced diet, and just require a small boost, you can just use 2 capsules a day.

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