Synergy Of Nutrients With Acai Berries

By Anna P Hill

Seeing that it is being touted as one of the world's "superfoods" the acai berry (pronounced ah-sigh-ee) has been proclaimed to be a wonder food for weight loss, anti-aging, cancer prevention and more.

Several of these claims may be somewhat overstated as there is not one "miracle" food that supercedes all others but the fact is that there are actually many, many "miraculous" foods and the acai berry is just one of them.

The acai berry does contain some of the highest antioxidant qualities found on the planet. It has twofold as many antioxidants as blueberries and even 10 times as many as red grapes. Not only that but it also has a good supply of monounsaturated fats and essential fatty acids in the forms of oleic acid and Omega 3, 6 and 9. It is also loaded with healthy dietary fiber and phytosterols.

When it comes down to it the acai berry is one of the most healthy and rich with antioxidants foods ever found in nature and our bodies require and even crave these nutrients to function at optimal levels. Nevertheless this tiny berry and the products created from it are not the miracle cure for everything that ails you such as anti-aging, fat fighting and disease prevention. The acai berry is just one component in the quest for great health.

It has been confirmed by science that while it is possible to get antioxidants and other nutrients from supplements it is by far better to obtain your nutrients from the consumption of a healthy diet. Every one of the nutrients that we need as well as the outstanding nutrients that are found in the acai berry work at their optimal levels when combined with other nutrients. In nutrition the synergy of the whole beats a single nutrient every time.

The highest advantage that you can get from acai berries and the products made from it are when it is included as part of a balanced, healthy diet plan that consists of loads of healthy and high antioxidant foods such as blueberries, pomegranates, spinach, kale, pumpkin, sweet potatoes and the list continues on as there is an abundance of highly nutritious and healthy foods out there. Dark chocolate and red wines both contain significant antioxidants. But the top dietary advice is "all things in moderation".

A healthy, well-balanced and healthy diet plan can benefit from the addition of acai berries and the related products. The excellent nutritional value and the high antioxidant qualities can help your body in reducing the effects of aging, losing weight and the prevention of disease but not by working alone and only as an integral part of a complete healthy diet.

Because when it comes to nutrition the synergy of the entire range of nutrients is by far more effective than the singularity of just one food no matter how nutritious that food may be and moderation is always the key. - 29955

About the Author:

Sign Up for our Free Newsletter

Enter email address here