The acai berry diet is the latest in a long line of global diet fads. Diet fads began in the 1970s when Americans embraced the Grapefruit Diet and exported it around the world. Of course, this new regime isn't being promoted as a diet fad. They simply call it a superfood, which is a word that has several definitions.
So, is the acai berry a superfood? Can it cure and protect against deadly diseases and help us all look like supermodels? Of course not. The acai berry is no panacea or nostrum. But it is an extremely healthy fruit.
According to test results, the acai berry is chockfull of antioxidants, amino acids, and has a healthy dose of protein in each serving. Since fruits are not known for their protein, the 8 grams of it in every 100 gram serving is extremely impressive. The acai berry also contains about five times the amount of antioxidants as antioxidant-rich fruits like blackberries, blueberries, and raspberries.
What are they? Antioxidants are helpful little molecules that prevent inimical free radicals from damaging healthy cells. Many medical researchers believe that there is a link between this damage and increased risk of deadly diseases like cancer. Antioxidants are also thought to protect the lining of blood vessels in the heart, which may reduce the risk of heart disease.
When it comes to weight loss, it is difficult to say if the acai berry can help people slough off pounds. As we mentioned, it is high in protein and protein tends to be more filling than carbohydrates. So, people who consume high protein foods are generally less hungry and consume fewer calories. They are also low in calories.
