Acai The Miracle Fruit

Acai is everywhere these days. You can find it in face creams and serums ; in shampoos and conditioners. However this berry is also go for your interior as well as your ex. More and more people , especially foodies, realize this as the fruit gains in North American popularity

There was an excellent article in Wednesday's Times Dining section(kudos to this section because they're really packing it with interesting and well written articles) Seth Kugel, a regular contributor to this section has researched about the fruit and what it can do . Acai has many properties namely it retards the aging process and is a fat super burner. The acai berry , like its' cousins the cranberry and blueberry is chock full of antioxidants and flavaoids . These help the body fight off damaging free radicals. The Brazilians have been eating them for a long time. Acai is usually a side dish and , instead of being an energy booster, it actually makes those who eat it sleepy. Still the extract is being added t power drinks across al of the US and it;s unlikely that you won't find some kind of power water or juice without it. It's been imported since 2000 and is definitely helping the Brazilian economy. The people living in the acai regions now can afford electricity, better food and better housing thanks to the berry's popularity.

What does acai taste like? Unlike its' cousins, it doesn't come in varying degrees of tartness and sweetness.I t is a bitter taste however most Brazilians like it that way. I guess the taste would be comparable to baker's chocolate or 80 percent dark, cacao; rich but with almost a sour aftertaste. Once the berry hits the states it's sweetened and mixed with other flavors like mango or blueberry to make it more palatable.

Acai berries are gaining in popularity. Yes, they are good for your skin and hair but they're even better for your your health. Try to incorporate them in your every day diet. They will give you a lift while protecting your body. Plus you'll look good, thanks to these healthy Brazilian treats.