10 Healthy Benefits of Acai Berries
I was recently invited by a good friend of mine to a Brazilian place in Aventura called, Vita Brazilian Açaí to try some Acai Bowl. Of course, as soon as I tried it, I fell completely in love with its delicious sweetness and very refreshing taste, but better than this was to know about all of its amazing health benefits and its antioxidant properties, that are just innumerous. So I had to dig in and come up with at least a list of 10 reasons why you should add this delicious fruit to your diet. Below, there are 10 healthy benefits of acai Berries.
1. Promotes Heart Health
Acai berries are rich in plant sterols that provide cardio-protective benefits, including supporting circulation, improving overall blood composition, and relaxing the blood vessels.
2. Aids Weight Loss
Known by nutritionists as a superfood, acai may help us not only Lose Weight but maintain a healthy weight. One interesting study found that pulp from the acai berry had the ability to reduce fat deposits in study participants.
3. Promotes Skin Health
Currently, many beauty products contain acai oil because of the oil’s high antioxidant content. When eaten, the berries provide nutrition that can give your skin a healthy glow.
4. Helps Digestion
Acai may also aid in keeping the digestive system clean and functional. In the human body, the berries have powerful detoxification capacities and are a source of dietary fiber.
5. Reduces Irritation
Acai berries contain properties that may prevent the irritation in the lungs typically associated with respiratory distress and swelling.
6. Improves Cellular Health
On a general level, the anthocyanins found in acai play a role in the body’s cellular protection system, helping to keep cells strong against the invasion of free radicals.
7. Immune System Booster
One study found that polyphenolic compounds extracted from acai reduced the proliferation of malfunctioning cells by up to 86%. It is thought that acai berry contains phytochemicals that can disrupt cell mutation at a molecular level, killing the affected cells before they multiply. Acai berries are not a cure for any disease but, hopefully, more research will yield more positive discoveries.
8. Has Anti-Aging Effects
Extremely high in many forms of phytochemicals, acai berries may slow or reverse aging processes as they relate to oxidative damage. In fact, the berries are one of the best sources of antioxidants; one berry has ten times as many antioxidants as grapes and twice as many as blueberries.
9. Boosts Energy
Due to its overall health benefits, taking acai extract can lead to an increased overall level of energy and stamina, and may aid to combat fatigue and exhaustion.
10. Encourages a Healthy Libido
This famous purple berry is linked to overall increased blood circulation in the human body, a phenomenon that may contribute to a boost in sex drive.