Saturday, August 14, 2010

How to Use Acai Berry to Boost Energy

Youth denotes freshness, vitality, energy, creativity, novelty and enthusiasm. That perhaps explains why people are so obsessed with anti-aging creams, botox injections, Viagra or any other product that promises eternal youth and vitality.
While it is natural to desire to be youthful and energetic it is pertinent to remember that success comes before work only in the dictionary. There are no short cuts to anything worth achieving. The same holds true in case of the acai berry that is being marketed as some sort of magic fruit in the United States, especially in the last two decades.
Acai berry is a fruit borne by a species of palm tree found in the Amazon River basin. The indigenous tribes inhabiting the rainforests of the Amazon knew about the acai berry and its unique characteristics centuries ago. They have been using it as a food item and medicine since the time of their ancestors.
As the deleterious effects of air, noise, water and sound pollution began to be felt by countries around the world they started making policies that were more eco-friendly. This environmental friendly approach has penetrated every aspect of life, from the food we eat to the cars we drive and home appliances and various gadgets that we use in our daily lives.
As people began to search for natural foods the demand for acai berry and other such products has been rising steadily in the United States and other parts of the world. Living in accordance with the laws of Nature is essential to leading a healthy life. The Amazon Indians are perfect examples of such existence.
Acai berry fruit is a small dark purple colored fruit. There is a seed inside that forms a major part of the fruit surrounded by pulp. The fruits are plucked from the tree and then shipped by boats overnight to nearby towns in Brazil and Peru.
The fruit contains essential amino acids and abundant anti-oxidants. It is impossible to get fresh acai fruit in the United States. The closest you can get is a freeze dried fruit or juice. The juice or the freeze dried fruit is very delicious and can be taken two to three times in a day. Take it along with breakfast for optimum benefit.
The high protein and fiber content in the fruit will increase the basal metabolic rate and keep you energetic and fresh throughout the day.

No comments:

Post a Comment