POWER SUPER FOODS Acai Berry Powder 50g

Known as one the planet’s Top Ten antioxidant superfruits. The Acai (ah-sigh-EE) berry is a grape like fruit harvested from Acai palm trees, which are native to the rainforests of South America. The vast Amazon River floodplain is awash with this vigorous Brazilian tropical palm which traditional hunter gatherer tribes enjoyed as a dietary boost.

The Acai berries claim to the Superfood level is its exceptionally strong antioxidant properties.  Antioxidant-rich foods help protect us from the harmful effects of free radicals, unstable molecules that are generated by things like cigarette smoke and pollution. As you may already know, free radicals can cause DNA damage that can lead to age-related diseases and other health problems.

Acai berries are also said to be helpful for a variety of other health concerns, including arthritis, weight loss, high cholesterol, erectile dysfunction, skin appearance, detoxification and general health.

Overall, Acai berries contain an antioxidant punch, have an abundance of vitamins, fiber, trace elements and heart-healthy fats Omega 6 & 9, all the while are very low in sugar content and have a mild taste.

If you’d like to try Acai — Acai can be consumed raw, in tablet form, in beverages such as juice, smoothies or energy drinks, or in other food products such as jelly or ice cream.