With all of the positive press regarding the acai berry, one would think that buying a basket full of fresh acai would merely be a matter of picking some up from the produce section of the local grocery store. However, the availability of fresh acai berries has been slow for most markets, except for those that live in the Amazon. Therefore, we wanted to find out why the acai was not an option in our local markets and to discuss some of the other options available for most of us to enjoy the health benefits of the acai.

The challenge involved in supplying distant markets with fresh acai berries is primarily a result of the composition of the acai. Up to half of the acai berry can be made up of fat. For this reason, the acai berry can begin to breakdown and degrade in about 24 hours after being picked from the tree. Clearly, this would not allow enough time for the fruit to be picked, packaged, and shipped to distant markets, such as the United States.

For this reason, the acai is generally packaged in a few different ways, which allow it to be shipped to distant markets. The first method is to extract the acai juice and put this into the form of a juice or energy drink. Additionally, the pulp of the acai berry, which is the only edible portion of the berry, can be made into a powder. this powder can be placed into a capsule for taking through the form of a daily pill. Lastly, another form of transporting the acai is gaining in popularity, which is having the berry frozen soon after harvesting. In several cases, the acai is frozen within 10 hours of being picked, which is well within the 24 hour time limit of when the fruit begins to spoil.

In summary, there are limitations to getting the acai berry to your local produce section. However, there are advances in getting the acai into the form of juice, powder, or frozen form that have made the transport of the acai much easier. So, you can expect to see more and more of the acai showing up at your local grocery store. However, it appears the acai will make its first appearance in the form of an addition to popular fruit juices on store shelves.

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A diet that includes the acai berry helps to detoxify the body in a number of different ways. Everyday, we are faced with a barrage of different particles within our body that result in premature aging and possibly even cancer. These attacks come in the form of pesticides and preservatives in our food, pollutants in the air we breathe, and even stress brought on by work.

The acai berry is well known for its ability to provide amino acids, fiber, and antioxidants into one’s diet. Amino acids are known to both detoxify and restore vital nutrients to the body. A diet high in fiber, which is a key element in the acai berry, helps to reduce excess byproducts in the intestines. In addition, fiber has been shown to help the body to pas through fat more effectively, eliminating this fat from accumulating within the body. Antioxidants are well known for eliminating free radicals from the system. These free radicals are known for attaching themselves to healthy cells, which can cause damage in a variety of ways, including increasing the likelihood of cancer.

One of the welcomed side effects of riding the body of toxins is weight loss. Some estimates are that the body has the ability to store up to 20 pounds of excess body weight, much of which can be stored in the intestines. The result of this extra fat results in a reduction in energy. As a result, even more excess weight can be brought on, which compounds the problem. In other words, less energy results in a reduction of aerobic activity.

In summary, a diet that includes the acai berry can detoxify the body. the result is that the user will be armed to fight the harmful effects of some of the elements that are in the air and food we expose ourselves to everyday. As the body rids itself of toxins, the excess body weight that has accumulated after years of poor eating and minimal exercise will begin to leave the body. The result will be a healthier, happier you.

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