From the acai palm found in Central and South America, the acai berry is a superfood most commonly found in juice and puree form. As long as you avoid additives, acai is a perfect food source of antioxidants, fiber, and heart-healthy fats.
Why should you care? Because acai has even more antioxidants than the famous blueberries. Antioxidants fight harmful free radicals in our bodies (those little bastards that attach to our cells and damage them). Antioxidants also keep our skin healthy and stave off signs of aging.
Where to use it: Acai smoothies and bowls.
In short:
- Antioxidant-rich berry found in the Amazon rainforests
- Anthocyanin content up to 30 times higher than red wine
- Anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, anti-aging
- Helps increase longevity and immunity
- Promotes brain health by protecting neurons from oxidative damage
- Evidence shows it can help improve memory
- May improve heart disease risk and cholesterol
- Fights fatigue
