Scientists have learned about the beneficial properties of acai berries that grow in the northern part of South America only in 2004, during an expedition to the Amazon rainforest. Paying attention to the excellent physical form of elderly Aborigines, scientists wanted to know their secret and began to analyze their diet.
Very soon they found out that the reason lies in small dark purple berries that are daily consumed in large quantities. In addition to the antioxidants that are present in the berries, scientists have found a lot of other nutrients such as essential fatty acids, vitamins, minerals and fiber.
After the edition of The Telegraph article in 2007 acai has got the second name – youth berry, and many scientists seriously believe that this berry can help to preserve beauty, health and youth. Since it is impossible to deliver fresh berries, they come frozen, sublimated, or transformed into a powder, which then can be added to yogurt, desserts and cocktails.
For the first time I learned about superfoods about a year ago at a lecture of a famous raw foodist and promoter of vegan food. The lecturer was skeptical about the properties of these supplements due to poor digestibility (all of these products either dried or sublimated, so their ability to exert a positive effect on the body is reduced), but did not see nothing wrong in their use.
I have taken many kinds of superfood: propolis, spirulina algae, raw cocoa beans, chia seeds and others. I cannot say that I feel a significant effect of their use, as well as of the use of multivitamin complexes. In any case, I like the fact that, unlike the latter, superfoods are 100% natural. As a rule, it is labeled as ‘bio’ products and are very tasty. Their color and texture can become a bright element in dishes and drinks.
As for the price and if it is justified, it depends on the specific cases. I would not recommend buying coconut sugar, which is considered to be superfood (mainly due to its low glycemic index) as it’s pure robbery. But at the same time, I can advise to consume vitgrass for those who have no opportunity to consume a lot of fresh herbs (vitgrass contains a record number of chlorophyll).