Oprah Does It Again Told About Acai Berry

Yo know when something is going to become very famous when the Oprah show showcases a product or book. In this case it was the acai (ah-sigh-ee) berry juice which has taken the health fanatics by surprise.

The acai berry grows in the Brazilian rain forest and has been used by the indigenous people for literally hundreds of years. They use it as an energy booster and food supplement because it is very high in calories. One 100 ml cup has three hundred calories no less. But the high energy buzz you get after incorporating this into your diet more than makes up for the calorie content.

Because it is highly perishable, fresh fruit is practically impossible to get so the product is sent in a crushed pulp form. It can't be cooked either so the life of this little berry is very short lived.

Most people take it in the half frozen state, a kind of slushy drink but in Brazil it can be served like a soup. In America it is available in juice form in most health food shops and gourmet outlets. Or of course, you can take it in a delicious smoothie.

The taste of acai berry is somewhere between a rich berry taste with a chocolate after thought. It takes a little getting used to but once you have got the hang of it you will always come back for more, especially when you experience the benefits.

One of the astounding discoveries that scientists are discovering about this 'wonder' food is that it may have the ability to kill cancer cells. Tests are under way but it has already been tested in the laboratory and they have found that when this extract is added to leukemia cells the majority of them die.

Add to this the already documented claims of avid users that blood pressure is stabilized, cholesterol levels are reduced and joint problems are reduced and you will see how great this fruit is. It must be worth trying out this product even if it just for the 'feel good' factor.