This is an interesting article. Look at just how powerful the Acai Berry is, and when combined with Dark chocolate made from raw cacao, the health benefits are amazing. Here are 25 reasons why you should be incorporating Xocai chocolates into your diet.
The magazine "Breakthroughs in Health" featured the Acai Berry in its November 2006 issue Volume 1, Issue 4. The article states, "The tiny Acai Berry offers huge promise for wellness. Acai contains one of the most potent arrays of antioxidants" that can be found.
1. Helps build a strong body by providing protein: Proteins are the primary component of some hormones and many body tissues, including muscles and organs. Proteins also make up the outer layer of hair, nails and skin. Acai has more proteins than an average egg.
2. Cleanses and detoxifies the body.
3. Muscle contractions and regeneration: Acai's mix of essential amino acids and trace minerals are vital for strength and recovery after strenuous activity.
4. Increases energy and stamina: Acai's nutrients including a large amount of natural lipids provide needed energy to tackle competitive sports and daily chores.
5. Stress Relief: The Acai berry can help regulate your stress levels and repair your body.
6. Improve sexual health: Acai's anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties can counter infertility due to stress, pollution and factors related to free radicals.
7. A potent anti-aging food: The regenerative nutrients and strong antioxidants in Acai keep cells operating optimally and may slow aging.
8. May help prevent prostrate enlargement: The antioxidant power of Acai may be a powerful weapon in the fight against an enlarged prostate.
9. Helps prevent osteoporosis: Acai has a significant amount of calcium, which helps strengthen the bones, prevent fractures and can help prevent osteoporosis.
10. Menstrual cycles: Women who experience extreme menstrual pain can also benefit from Acai. Calcium rich foods help coat the lining of the stomach and uterus, and help reduce the pain from cramps and bloating. HEART HEALTH & DIABETES The Acai berry may posses the best of both the French paradox and the Mediterranean diet when it comes to heart health because of its stellar array of antioxidants, vitamins and mineral.
11. May help prevent the causes of heart disease: The berry contains the antioxidants known as polyphenols, a principal source of heart protection. One anthocyanin, cyaniding-3-glucoside may improve the production of nitric oxide (NO) in endothelial cells. NO allows blood vessel walls to relax and expand, resulting in less stress on the heart, decreased risk of vessel blockage and increased blood flow.
12. Reduces bad cholesterol: In addition to its high antioxidant content, Acai is rich in essential fatty acids. A large body of research indicates that EFA's help reduce bad LDL cholesterol while supporting levels of the beneficial HDL cholesterol. This can lead to better blood circulation.
13. Sterols may lower blood pressure: Sterols are components of plant cell membranes
providing numerous benefits to the human body. Sterols are sometimes used to treat symptoms associated with blood pressure.
14. Protects blood vessels: The anthocyanins in Acai protect small and large blood vessels, including veins, arteries and capillaries.
15. In diabetes: Weak capillaries can lead to a condition called retinopathy, which often leads to blindness. Acai helps protect capillaries.
16. Diabetes relief: Acai's low glycemic index improves glucose and lipid levels in diabetics.
17. Weight control: Its low glycemic index also helps control appetite and delay hunger, which can help individuals trying to lose weight.
18. Acai can improve resistance to diseases: By boosting the immune system, Acai’s rich nutrient profile helps boost the body's natural defenses.
19. Improved function of the immune cells: Recent findings published in the International Journal of Sports Medicine indicate that Acai’s beta-sitosterol prevents immune suppression and modulates lymphocytle activity.
20. Prevents free-radical damage to the immune system: Free radical damage (or oxidation) is one of the primary causes of immune weakness or dysfunction.
21. Antiviral, antibacterial and antifungal: Acai can reduce the frequency of infectious diseases.
22. Acts as an antimutagenic: Acai’s' antioxidant properties help prevent damage to DNA, which lowers the risk posed by carcinogens and mutagens.
23. Improve digestion: Acai's dietary fiber helps promote the health of the digestive tract, including the colon.
24. Heals ulcers: The antibacterial properties of Acai kill bad bacteria, fungi and parasites, including H. pylori the ulcer causing bacteria.
25. Helps prevent symptoms of Crohns diseases: Acai's anti-inflammatory abilities may prevent the malabsorption of vital nutrients by preventing damage to the wall of the small intestine.
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