Until recently the acai berry (pronounced ah-sigh-ee) was a quite obscure, mysterious food. This berry is local to the Amazon rainforest and it is extremely perishable. Therefore it has only been in recent times that it has become available for wide-reaching consumption. However, it is a natural occurring fruit and while it is more foreign it is just one of many wholesome fruits such as blueberries, cranberries and pomegranates.
The acai is a tiny, deep purple colored fruit that grows on the Amazon palm. The group in that area have harvested and incorporated the berries into their diets for hundreds of years. This tiny little powerhouse of a fruit is an amazing source for antioxidants, amino acids, vitamins, minerals, fiber and Omega 3 fatty acids.
There has been quite a bit of excitement and promises made about the capability of this little fruit to aid in weight loss, disease prevention, anti-aging and more. The fact is that this berry is an very good for your health addition to any diet and it could possibly be a advantage for all of those things just because of its extreme antioxidant and nutrient contents. However, it is not a magical potion but just a tremendously beneficial food and other foods are also exceptionally healthy and can be a factor to good health.