Sunday, February 1, 2009

Why Dr Oz Likes Acai Berry

By Laura I.

After Dr. Mehmet Oz raved about the benefits of acai berry products on the Oprah Winfrey show it was officially declared that acai berries are a superfood. When one thinks of Dr Mehmet Oz and acai berry they are thought of together. Dr. Mehmet Oz is one of the most celebrated cardiac surgeons of our time. He comes from Turkish parents and his heritage is most important to him.

The acai berry that growns on a specific palm tree in the rainforests of Brazil has been proven to have a wide variety of nutrients. It possesses many vitamins, minerals, potassium, omega three and antioxidants. Acai berries are extremely fragile, and are freeze dried within hours of harvesting. Brazilians have been enjoying this little berry for centuries, but in the past several years the popularity has become widespread.

The purchasing of the acai berry products is very easy. Healthfood stores will generally carry a wide variety of acai berry products. The choice is vast among health bars, drinks, powders, frozen desserts and supplements. Many flavors have been added to these products to entice the general public, even though the original flavor which is a cross between red wine and chocolate is delicious.

Dr. Mehmet Oz is an extremely busy man, and wears many hats during the day. His greatest passion is heart surgery, and he has written several popular books, TV and radio appearances, speaking engagements and not to mention his wife and four children.

Together Dr. Mehmet Oz and acai berry are a team. Due to the valuable properties of this little berry it has become something he recommends regularly. He also believes it to be a great weight loss product due to its many vitamins and satisfying taste. - 15343

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