Ever since Dr. Nicholas Pericone announced that it was a super food, the acai berry has been making a lot of news. A super food is a food that contains a number of nutrients and can fulfill a large part of one’s daily nutritional requirement in small helpings. You may find it surprising that a little known purple berry from the Brazilian rain forest has received such an honor, but it’s not surprising to the natives who have benefited from the goodness of Acai berry for centuries.

The acai berry has been known to the natives as a fruit that has energy boosting capacity and high nutritional value, and it has been a part of their daily local diet for many generations. Brazilian athletes and sportsmen are also known to have helpings of acai berry just before a sporting event because it helps boost stamina and energy naturally.

It wasn’t until the acai berry was discovered by the Western World that a number of new health benefits have come to light. The nutrients contained in acai berry include – essential fatty acids and amino acids (including Omega 6 and Omega 9 acids), vitamins B1, B2, B3, E and C, boron, copper, calcium manganese, chromium, phytosterols, iron and phosphorus. Additionally, there is no fat present in acai berry at all.

This has made the acai berry extremely popular in the weight loss industry. Because it provides so many of the daily required nutrients, it becomes possible to avoid intake of calorie rich food in order to ensure that the body is not deprived of required nutrients. This helps with maintaining and reducing one’s weight. On the other hand, the nutrients of acai berry actually help the body burn fat faster, ensuring that excess weight is lost quickly and safely.