PostsThe Acai Berry comes from the Amazon rain forests of Brazil. It grows on certain species of palm trees in bunches similar to bananas. It is similar in appearance to blueberries only smaller. The Acai must be extracted from the pulp of the berry and processed before consumption, the raw berries themselves are not considered good to eat.
Used by Brazilians for many decades, Acai is well known in that country for its health benefits. Acai is loaded with antitoxins, having at least twice as much as blueberries. Although relatively new to the U.S. in alternative health circles Acai is becoming quite popular. Not only does it have a delicious flavor and can be used in many dishes but it is also known as a treatment for digestive problems, skin irritations, sexual dysfunction, and as a sleep aid. Acai is rapidly catching on in the U.S. as a super food
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