Dr. Perricone has written several books about weight loss and better health, especially related to combating the effects of aging. Dr. Perricone asserts that the Acai berry is number one among super-foods, holding a wealth of health benefits for those who eat this fruit. On the Oprah program, Dr. Perricone has explained the benefits of the Acai berry in detail.



It's not just frequent Oprah visitor Dr. Perricone who is trumpeting the benefits of the Acai berry. This fruit has also been covered by the Wall Street Journal and the New York Times. These media outlets have devoted a significant amount of coverage to the health-giving qualities of the Acai berry.

The health benefits of the Acai berry are numerous and profound. This little berry is packed with nutrition. The Acai berry is loaded with antioxidants. In actual fact ten times that of ordinary red grapes. It is also packed with amino acids.

As every schoolchild is aware, the human body cannot function without receiving the right nutrients - not to mention the great improvements in health which proper nutrition grants. Out of the many nutritional benefits contained within the Acai berry, perhaps the greatest is the wealth of amino acids they hold. Amino acids are beneficial in a multitude of ways, especially in strengthening the function of the immune system.

Antioxidants combat free radicals in the body and prevent the damage they can do to cells; this is in large part how they are beneficial in battling the effects of aging. The Acai berry is packed with potent antioxidants and also increases your energy level, stamina and can even improve the health and appearance of your skin!

The Acai berry is also high in Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids.

Full of minerals and vitamins including a wealth of vitamin E, vitamin A and the B vitamins, the Acai berry is a great source of many nutrients. There is also quite a bit of fiber in this fruit - around 14 grams of fiber per berry!

Unfortunately, you cannot run down to the fruit stand on your corner and pick up a basket of them. The Acai berry is the fruit of the Acai palm, which grows only in the Amazon River basin and does not have the shelf life needed for export.

While you cannot get fresh Acai berries, freeze dried Acai berry powder can be found. The berry loses none of its nutritional benefits in the processing, so you still enjoy all of the wonderful properties of this fruit in powdered form.

There is also the notion that healthy food can either be devoid of taste or just taste terrible, not so with the Acai berry. In actual fact it has a chocolate taste, and we human beings love the taste of chocolate, what more could you ask for, a good health food that tastes great.