The Acai Berry, which is Brazilian fruit is extremely rich in vitamins, fiber and protein. These are not the only health benefits of Acai Berry. The Acai Berry is also rich in antioxidants and Omega Fatty Acids, the good kinds you or I do not get enough of.  Lets take a second and break down some of the benefits of the Acai Berry.

Acai Berry and Antioxidants

The first thing you must know and understand is how the Acai Berry is loaded with antioxidants. Antioxidants are extremely important for our bodies long term health because they counteract the effects of free radicals. As a result f having free radicals our bodies are more prone to certain diseases and cancers.

Our bodies do not produce enough antioxidants on there own so we need to increase our levels. You can do this by consuming plenty of brightly colored fruits and vegetables such as carrots, tomatoes and you can even go as far as to drink  red wine. What makes the Acai Berry a particularly attractive addition to your diet is that the Acai Berry packs quite the antioxidant punch. This little pitted berry has twice as much antioxidant power as blueberries, one of the fruits that is well known as one of our best sources.

Acai Berry and Essential Fatty Acids

Essential Fatty acids are what gets commonly referred to as the good fats. The two main essential fatty acids (EFA) are omega-3 and omega-6. Omega-9 exists as well, but our bodies do produce some omega-9 on their own, so this is not considered an essential source to consume but omega 3 and 6 are.

Out of all the essential fatty acids the one we need the most and the one that is the most important to us is Omega 3. A deficiency in essential fatty acids like omega 3 can contribute to cancer, depression, increased risk of heart attacks and other serious health conditions. This is where an Acai Berry supplement can help us, with the Acai Berry being extremely rich is all three essential fatty acids we can increase health and lower our risks of serious illnesses.

Of course, antioxidants and essential aren’t the only reason to consider adding some form of the Acai Berry to your diet. The Acai Berry is also a great source of fiber, protein and vitamins, particularly the B vitamins. They even have plant sterols which recent research is showing is another health benefit we should try getting more of in our diets.

Since you can’t buy Acai Berry raw, the best way to add some to your diet is generally going to be as either as a juice or as a supplement in the form of a capsule or powder. You can read my review of my favorite acai berry capsule and then get yourself a free bottle to try it for yourself by visiting our post on AcaiBurn (if your interested in the weight loss aspect of the Acai Berry) or by visiting our post on MonaVie.