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The Acai Berry Powder is considered as one the most healthy foods. It is made from Acai, a Brazilian berry found in the Amazon region. This berry, once picked from the tree, cannot stay fresh for more than a day. It becomes rancid and so, it is almost impossible to export them to other places. It is thus made into powder for export.

Talking about the benefits of Acai Berry, it is an excellent source of nutrition. It includes antioxidants, anthocyanins, amino acids, essential omegas, fibers and protein. These, together, provide innumerable health benefits like:

Increasing energy, libido and stamina

Maintaining good (HDL) cholesterol while reducing bad (LDL) cholesterol

Strengthening the immune system

Rejuvenating the mind, body and spirit

Promoting healthy, glowing skin and hair

Promoting healthy sleep

Acting as a powerful anti-inflammatory

Reducing pain and soreness

The benefits of the Acai Berries can also be found in the Acai Powder. It is made by freeze drying the Acai Berry pulp. This means that the pulp is dried, frozen and then made into powder. The powder maintains the same nutrition as fresh berries. In fact, it has an even higher concentration of nutrients. 100 grams of fresh Acai has an antioxidant rating of 5,500 xylitol dosages reviews side effects but 100 grams of freeze dried Acai Powder has an ORAC score of over 50,000!

The Acai Berry Powder can be used as an additive in our usual beverages and foods. Here are some suggestions for enjoying the benefits of the powder in your daily food:

Add some Acai Powder and honey to warm milk and enjoy. (Do not bring the milk to boiling point)

One teaspoon of the powder can be added to a bowl of hot oatmeal for added nutrition. It enhances its flavor and does not need any added sugar.

A teaspoon of powder can be added to cold tomato based soups and fruit based soups for taste and nutrition.

Recent studies conducted by the University of Florida Scientists suggest that Acai may even help fight cancer. To know more about the benefits of the fruit and the Acai Powder and pulps available, browse through the Acai Roots website.