Acai is small reddish-purple fruit that is native to both Central and South America.  Ancient tribe’s native to where this fruit grows would consume this fruit in abundance. In fact, the Shuar tribe of the Amazon still consumes this fruit as both food and medicine.

With that said, Acai Is one of the highest food sources of antioxidants in the world!  It’s without question one of the best fruits to consume for overall health and disease prevention. The following reasons are why you need to be eating Acai regularly.

1. Rich Source of Antioxidants

As mentioned before, Acai is a full of the necessary and vital antioxidants needed to maintain and regenerate the body (1).  Antioxidants help protect the body against free radical damage.   Due to our polluted environment, free radicals are no longer coming from poor diet, but also from the environment.

Pollution, pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, and radiation are all sources that cause free radical damage.  Unfortunately, we are all affected by these things in some way.  Luckily, the antioxidants found in Acai can help combat and offset the free radical damage imposed by these environmental sources.

2. Aids in Weight Loss

Acai is full of essential vitamins and minerals required by the body for optimal functioning.   Those struggling with weight loss are typically mineral deficient.   Minerals help regulate the body’s natural hormones in a positive way.   When we are deficient in minerals, weight loss can become impossible.  This is because the body goes into survival mode and holds the extra weight in fear of becoming even more mineral depleted.  When adequate levels of minerals are added back into the diet, weight loss becomes much easier as the body’s hormones naturally correct themselves.

3. Excellent for the Skin

Acai is well known among the Native Americans of both Central and South America for promoting skin health.   In fact, the women use this fruit regularly for its beautifying properties.  These Natives swear by the effects Acai has on the skin.

4. Anti-Aging effects

Extremely high in phytochemicals, Acai can slow or reverse the damage caused by oxidative damage (2).  They are considered a longevity enhancing food among the Natives and often eaten every day for this purpose.   The phytochemicals found in Acai are extremely unique and rare.

Due to hybridization and domestication of food, we lack in many phytochemicals that can only be found in wild foods.  Luckily, Acai has not been hybridized and it still contains all the phytochemicals as it did thousands of years ago.

5. Powerful Anti-Viral

Acai contains powerful anti-viral properties that protect the body from foreign invaders.  Tribes throughout the Amazon have been using Acai to protect and heal themselves of sickness.  It was traditionally made into a mineral rich wine and consumed daily by numerous tribes found within the amazon.  In fact, there is ongoing research indicating this this fruit is extremely effective at preventing cancer.  This is most likely due to its very high antioxidant content and phytochemical composition.

Where to Buy Acai?

Terrasoul Super Food Berry Powder is the best Acai we have found on the market.   It’s freeze dried which ensures it remains fresh and potent.  It’s also certified organic and free from any pesticides or harmful chemicals.

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