http://www.oprah.com/presents/2005/young/life/life_acai.jhtml
by
Dr Nicholas Perricone
Superfood No. 1: Acai
Nature's Energy Fruit - Oprah Winfrey
It may seem odd to start this list of SuperFoods with
one you’ve likely never even heard of. But studies have shown that the
Acai berry is one of THE most nutritious and powerful foods in the
world! Acai (ah-sigh-ee) is the high-energy berry of a special
Amazon palm tree. Acai is harvested in the rainforests of Brazil, acai
tastes like a vibrant blend of berries and chocolate. Hidden within
the acai's royal purple pigment is the magic that makes it nature's
perfect energy fruit. Acai is packed full of antioxidants, amino acids
and essential fatty acids. Although acai may not be available in your
local supermarket, you can find it in several health food and gourmet
stores (often in juice form). A new product featuring the unsweetened
pulp is now also available, and I highly recommend that you choose
this form of acai.
Acai pulp contains:
A remarkable concentration of antioxidants that help combat premature
aging, with 10 times more antioxidants than red grapes and 10 to 30
times the anthocyanins of red wine.
A synergy of monounsaturated (healthy) fats, dietary fiber and
phytosterols to help promote cardiovascular and digestive health.
An almost perfect essential amino acid complex in conjunction with
valuable trace minerals, vital to proper muscle contraction and
regeneration.
The fatty acid content in açaí resembles that of olive oil, and is
rich in monounsaturated oleic acid. Oleic acid is important for a
number of reasons. It helps omega-3 fish oils penetrate the cell
membrane; together they help make cell membranes more supple. By
keeping the cell membrane supple, all hormones, neurotransmitter and
insulin receptors function more efficiently. This is particularly
important because high insulin levels create an inflammatory state,
and we know, inflammation causes aging.
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