Know the facts about Acai berry

A little round black-purple fruit from the Acai Palm tree is known as the Acai berry. The ripe fruit exocarp is a deep purple or green color. The color depends on Acai kind and its maturity. The fleshy middle layer is pulpy and thin. The fruit has a large seed and it is used as animal fodder. The two harvests normally happen between January and June and August and December.

Scientific Classification of Acai Palm:

Kingdom: Plantae

Order: Arecales

Family: Arecaceae

Genus: Euterpe

Scientific name: Euterpe oleracea

Nutritional value of Acai berry:

This fruit contains Vitamin A, Vitamin C (negligible), phytosterols, calcium, iron, glumatic acid, palmitic acid, glutamic acid, linoleic acid and oleic acid. 

Health Benefits of Acai berry:

This mild sweet fruit has a rich fiber. Antioxidant (anthocyanin) found in this fruit balance cholesterol level of the body. The plant stoles provide good cardio protection. It assists in your weight loss. It improves disgestion, energy levels, guard skin health and reduces irritation.     

Word of caution:

If you have allergies to fruits or pollen then consult your doctor before adding this fruit into your diet. The fruit contains sugar and calories the diabetic people have to be very cautious in consuming this fruit. The health benefits induce people to take more which lead to new health issues. 

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