In addition to removing toxins, açai rejuvenates the skin, lowers cholesterol and is an excellent multivitamin that provides energy throughout the day.
With the acai, anyone an prevent and even combat cardiovascular diseases, including high levels of bad cholesterol in the blood.
The amount of fiber and high content of beneficial fatty acids, the acai has, prevent fats from oxidizing and not being absorbed, reducing harmful cholesterol.
Many mothers can not breastfeed, using acai as a replacement for maternal milk. Due to its high calcium content, acai works as a substitute for milk. It is ideal for people with lactose resistance.
It has been shown that compared with cow’s milk, acai provides 4 times more energy, 3 times more lipids, 7 times more carbohydrates, 100% more iron, 9 times more vitamin B1, 8 times more vitamin C, same amount of protein and calcium, half amount of phosphorus. And it is fruit in origin.
Some of the nutrients that acai has, like carbohydrates, vitamins, fatty acids, fiber, omega and amino acids make this fruit suppress appetite, reduce body fat, increase energy and endurance and boost daily metabolism.
Essential Amino Acids regenerate muscles, give strength and endurance.
Minerals perform metabolic functions, and strengthen muscles and bones.
Anthocyanins (antioxidants) combat premature aging degenerative diseases. Antioxidants serve to get rid of free radicals, that are polluting our bodies, and help the growth of cells.
Sterols (beta-sitosterols) help to control cholesterol and prostate problems.
Essential fatty acids (Omega 3, 6 and 9): These fats are “friends” of the human body and are very important to our health. These essential fatty acids play an important role in maintaining low levels of cholesterol and triglycerides, heart rate stabilization in maintaining clean arteries and blood pressure level.
Vitamins A and C vitamins are antioxidants in nature. They strengthen the immune system, skin, eyes and red blood cell formation. The absence of vitamin A leads to blurry vision, poor night vision, skin and nail dryness, hair loss.
The absence of vitamin C leads to cutting down our defenses and appearing of premature wrinkles, slowing of wound heal, swollen and bleeding gums, or a general decay.
Vitamin B complex (vitamins B1, B2, B3, B6 and B12): The B vitamins are present in the metabolic processes of living cells. They usually work together, powering each other. If there is a deficiency of one of them, the other will not work.
These vitamins are water soluble and your body does not store them, so they must be taken every day. The excess is evacuated with the urine. The basic functions of B Vitamins complex is converting of food into glucose (the fuel of our body) raising energy levels, both for the body to the brain and nerve tissues, regulating the central nervous system. They are essential for the functioning of all cells and red blood cell formation.
Acai berry also contains protein, fiber and minerals such as phosphorus, iron, calcium and potassium. The 16 amino acids the açaí fruit contains, make it suitable for vegetarians and high-performance athletes.
Acai is a fruit with a high energy level providing vitality and strength for an active everyday life.
The açaí consists into 40% of fiber, and the fiber reduces appetite naturally. By avoiding sugar blocks and stabilizing blood sugar, açaí fiber maintains stable energy levels in the body. Thus, the acai helps reduce body fat, promoting weight loss, and prevents insulin spikes that can be converted to excess fat. In addition, high doses of insoluble fiber that acai gives, help regulate constipation.
The fiber, located in the skin of the fruit, is involved in regulating metabolism.
These are just some of the benefits offered by this magnificent fruit. Enjoy this natural delight which will bring more health and energy into your life.
