The Truth About Acai Berries

What is The Truth About The Health Benefits of Acai Berries?

If you have spent any time on the interenet, as I assume you are doing right now, you must have seen some fantastic claims for the new superfood, acai. Some ads claim that celebs like Rachel Ray, Oprah, and Dr. Oz all tout the fantastic health benefits of acai berries, though several lawsuits would suggest these claims were exagerated. But these berries, from a tree in Brazil, have certainly generated a lot of interest. It would be good to explore the real health benefits of acai.

What Are Acai Berries?

These are small round fruits, about the size of a grape. They are a dark blue in color, and when prepared in drinks, almost seem to have a hint of chocolate.  Commercial preparations usually mix these berries with other fruits to improve the taste. I have had some of these acai berry drinks, and I thought they tasted very good!

What is In Acai That Makes it Healthy?

A cup of acai has about 80 calories, and a little fiber and protein.  Like grapes and chocolate, acai berries do contain a high amount of antioxidants,  and many claim they deliver a higher concentration of antioxidants than other frutis or vegetables. This is a big  basis for most of the health claims. So nobody would argue that they could be a healthy snack.

So, Are Acai Berry Health Claims True?

Acai berries produce some tasty and healthy food. However, I have not found true evidence that they are a magic blue bullet to add years to your life or melt off belly fat. You must also be wary because some of the free trial offers you see advertised may come with hidden rebills that will take you buy surprise, and are hard to get out of!

If you want to try acai berries, you might just look for them in your local supermarket or health food store. If you buy acai products online, make sure you understand the terms of your purchase and check out the seller.

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