The new crown epidemic continues to spread. In addition to vaccination and basic protection, people can also strengthen their immune system through diet! Dietitian Li Wanping said that researchers around the world want to seek solutions to enhance immunity from natural foods. Among them, a team from the University of Toronto in Canada has conducted clinical trials on acai berry extract to understand whether it can help fight the serious disease caused by the coronavirus. Inflammatory response; although the results have not been published so far, the public may wish to know this superfruit from a nutritional point of view!
High nutrient density, and rich in antioxidants and essential fatty acids
Li Wanping explained that acai is a berry from the tropical rainforest of South America, and its appearance is dark purple like blueberries, so it is also rich in cyanine nutrients and polyphenols. Acai berries sound like fruits, but they are rich in fat and easy to oxidize after harvesting; they are usually freeze-dried immediately after being picked, so fresh acai berries cannot be seen on the market, and most of them are processed lyophilized powder or frozen packaged puree.
According to USDA data from the United States Department of Agriculture, 100 grams of acai berry powder contains 5 grams of fat, and these oils can provide the body with essential fatty acids Omega-3, 6, and 9. It also contains potassium, calcium and dietary fiber, which have high nutritional value. Several studies have pointed out that acai berries can be anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, blood lipid lowering, and help maintain cardiovascular health.
Acai berries look like berries, but they are not sweet in taste. Generally, the way to consume acai berries is to put acai berry powder or puree and frozen blueberries, bananas, yogurt or milk, almond milk into a blender and blend. Beat, top with assorted fruits and cereals, nuts to turn into acai bowls.
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