The Acai Berry Boosts Immunity

More and more people seem to be getting sicker, longer than ever before. This is because our food is grown in environments which are poorer in natural minerals and we don't eat as well as we should. The Acai berry is grown in the Brazilian Amazon rain forest in some of the richest soil on the planet. As a result, each berry is packed with the most complete naturally occurring assortment of exactly what the body needs to fight disease and increase energy. When the body has what it needs to fight off disease, the human body becomes amazingly resilient to infections both from bacterial agents, as well as viral agents.

Why are Antioxidants so Important?

To understand the role that antioxidants play, you have to understand what free radicals are. Free radicals are molecules that reportedly damage our cellular membranes and even our DNA. Free radicals come from various pesticides, preservatives, and pollutants in the very air that we breath. If our bodies lack the fuel to fight off these free radicals, then we run the risk of our cells mutating and forming cancerous growths. Antioxidants are created by the body from various substances and are what the body uses to fight off these free radicals and strengthen cells. Antioxidants allows the body to neutralize many of these free radicals reducing the risk of many diseases, including heart disease. The body converts many vitamins and minerals into antioxidants, of these most are contained in the Acai berry.

The Acai Berry Boosts Resistance to Diseases

Nothing is more essential to living a healthy life, than having a strong immune system. It is extremely important that we give our body nutrients that it needs to fight sickness. Diseases can cause us to age more rapidly and can lead to many more life threatening issues. Research has shown that antioxidants are vital to strengthening the body's ability to resist disease. These antioxidants play a vital role in strengthening our cellular walls and decreasing cholesterol related disease.

The Acai Berry Increases Energy

While the immune system is perhaps the most important benefit, many people also use Acai to boost their energy levels. The failure of people to eat a diet high in antioxidants leads to drastically decreased energy levels as they grow older. Many people have reported having increased energy, stamina, and vitality comparable to when they were in their twenties. Imagine the change in lifestyle you will see simply by adding Acai to your diet.

The Acai Berry and Cholesterol

The Acai berry can help maintain good (HDL) cholesterol while reducing bad (LDL) cholesterol. This is necessary to reduce the risk of fatty buildups in the arteries which can lead to heart disease. Even the FDA is starting to realize the potential that the essential fatty acids can play in decreasing heart disease. They recently began allowing manufacturers to put the following statement on their Omega-3 containing products: "Supportive but not conclusive research shows that consumption of EPA and DHA omega-3 fatty acids may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease." In addition to the essential fatty acids, the antioxidants contained in the Acai berry, can help to reduce the risk of heart disease reportedly caused by free radicals in the body.

Acai Fruit

There is a lot of buzz about acai in the market place, but a lot of people don't know much about the fruit itself. Since Acai Roots ™ was started and is currently operated by Brazilians who grew up with acai with strong Roots in Brasil, they decided to share some of our knowledge about this wonderful fruit.

The Fruit - Acai (pronounced ah-sigh-eeh) is a Tupi (Brazilian indigena language) word that means "fruit that cries" (learn more about acai berry history). This dark purple little fruit looks very similar to a jaboticaba (another very popular Brazilian fruit), grape or blueberry (very common in the US), with the difference that the majority of the fruit is seed (~ 95%), and only the skin around the seed is utilized to make acai juice or pulp.

Acai Fruit - Picture taken by The Acai Roots ™ Team after harvesting with one of our cooperatives in the Amazon.

Acai Benefits - Acai on the top of the chain when it comes to antioxidant concentration - the berry scores 67% more antioxidants than pomegranate, and over 500% more antioxidants than blueberry, as demonstrated on the chart below:

Chart demonstrating acai ORAC comparison versus pomegranate, blueberry, apple and banana.

The Palm Tree - Scientifically called "Euterpe oleracea", the Açaí Palm (or "açaizeiro" in Brazil) can grow up to 30 meters tall (90+ ft), and it can be found all over the Amazon Region - typically by the margins of the rivers, given the acai palm tree demands a lot of humidity. The leaves of this palm tree can reach 3 meters (~9 ft). Most parts of this palm tree are utilized in Brazil: the fruit is utilized to make juice, smoothies, etc, the seeds for handcrafting, the heart makes the delicious heart of palm (called "palmito" in Brazil).The leaves are utilized by the "caboclos" (locals from the Amazon Region) to make roofs of their houses, and the strings are also utilized.

Acai Tree - Picture taken by The Acai Roots ™ Team along the Amazon River.

Acai Berry Scams

Acai Roots has created this space in our website to inform our clients and potential new consumers about the ongoing acai scams going on the Web right now. It is pretty sad that there are a lot of people being caught on these FREE TRIAL offers every day. Acai Roots alone gets dozens of calls every day from desperate people trying to cancel their free trial.

What is the catch?

They offer you a free trial where you will only pay shipping fees, typically $3-$5. The problem is that when you give your credit card to these companies, they will auto-charge you outrageous rates for a bottle of acai caps (5 times more expensive than what we sell it at acairoots.com!). The worse part is when you try to cancel your "free trial". Guess what happens? Good luck trying to get hold of anyone at these companies, most of the times their toll free keeps ringing, nobody picks it up, and you don't even have a chance to leave a message. How frustrating is that?

Be Safe!

Buy acai products from Acai Roots, a reputable company in business since 2005, with thousands of happy clients all over the World! We pride ourselves for the best customer service, and highest quality products! Read below some of our clients testimonials about our products and services:

Acai Roots Reviews and Testimonials

Find below why we are one of the leading acai brands in the World - we are not saying it, our clients are. All of the testimonials below were unsolicited:

"Both my husband and I started using Acai berry powder over a year and a half ago and love the results from it. We feel our immune system is raised high enough to ward off most sickness things, like colds and sniffles as well as our joints no longer ache like this used to do. We have wonderful energy from the smoothies I make daily. We've tried other products of Acai berry, but the powder from AcaiRoots, is far the best for us! We don't get the calories but all the benefits the Acai berry has and gives! Wouldn't go a day without it. Thanks Acai Roots for providing this wonderful product... and keep up the great work!"

Deborah and David Haste, No. Carolina

"Thank you for producing such a wonderful, delicious, healthy product!! We first tried it when I was diagnosed with a chronic & extremely painful disease, which requires me to take daily medication. Due to this, I began having minor liver problems and was feeling very tired. I started drinking an Acai Roots smoothie for breakfast every morning, and my liver problems disappeared, my energy increased, and I feel so much healthier! I have also lost several pounds. I cannot say enough good things about your product! Best regards, and thank you! Michelle Baranek"

Michelle Baranek, San Luis Obispo, California

"I wanted to write to let you know how happy I am with the freeze dried acai powder. My roomate just purchased 5 lbs to share with me and one other friend. We are all blown away with the amount of energy that is packed in the powder. I have told several friends, and shared smoothie samples with a lot of friends to help spread the word. I fell in love with acai while traveling in Brazil in 2006 and 2007."

David Ambrose, Oregon

Wow!!!!!!!!!! This Blueberry smoothie is incredible!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Shawn Collins, Paterson, New Jersey

"I will always be a good customer!! AcaiRoots really is the best I have tasted. Keep up the awsome service!! I LOVE ACAI ROOTS!! Your customer service is AWSOME!!!"

Adrian Iriarte, OCEANO, California

"Thank you. Your product is fantatic. I received it the other day. It is fabulous. May you all have a great New Year! Thank you! Regards, Seb Cannata"

Seb Cannata, WETHERSFIELD, Connecticut

"I just have to tell you that I love your product Every morning I along with a co-worker go to a local sandwich shop and get an acai bowl. It\'s so delicious and filling that I have it 2-3 times a day. Today I went to Frazier farmers market and picked your product up so I can now make it at home ~ anytime day or night. Keep up the excellent work."

Martie Botero, San Bernardino, California

"I waited to finish a jar of acai powder from Sambazon before I opened a 1 lb pack of the freeze dried powder from you. Yours is much darker, richer and seemingly stronger than Sambazon's. I have been familiar to acai since going to the bjj Mundials in Rio in 1999. What a great product you have. Thanks! Mike"

Michael Flitter, New Hope, Pennsylvania

"Acai Roots powder is great, I like it! The best! Sincerely,"

Boštjan Kuralt, Slovenia

"Thank you for your prompt delivery of Acai Roots Freeze Dried Powder! They are very flavorful mixed with juice and puts pep in your step. I think they’re fantastic. I shared some with my daughter and she loves them too. Placed my order for ten more bag of this tasty berry! It’s a pleasure doing business with you! Thanks again, Susan Miller, Elkhorn, Wisconsin J"

Susan Miller, ELKHORN, Wisconsin

"I am fascinated by your product. Although an American, my wife is Brazilian, and she is there now visiting family. "

Fred Cornetta, Woburn, Massachusetts

"THANKS!! RECEIVED MY TWO BUCKETS OF DELICIOUS ACAI TODAY!! YUMMY STUFF! THANKS FOR INTRODUCING THIS TASTY, NUTRITIOUS BERRY TO THE STATES! IT’S GREAT! TAKE GOOD CARE AND HAVE A WONDERFUL WEEKEND! RESPECTFULLY, SUSAN MILLER"

Susan Miller, ELKHORN, Wisconsin

"Ola! I have just come back from Brasil (Rio, Ilha Grande and Buzios) where I ate acai everyday. I have been drinking acai smoothies for a couple of years now, but the acai bowls in Brasil are just so amazing and so much better. When I got back just this Monday, I was craving acai so much. I tried the Haagen-Dazs sorbet, but it is terrible. I tried your product and yay! I can have tasty acai here in San Diego. Thank-you!"

Devin Mack, San Diego, California

"Hi, I'm very happy about your product. I have told my friends about acai, they havent try it, but would love to. I\'m planning to organize a get together for about 15 friends, so they can learn more about acai roots."

Arlene Gonzalez, San Diego, California

"Please send me 2 more buckets. It really is the best. Craig"

Craig Parkin, San Francisco, California

"I ordered Acai freeze-dried powder exactly a week ago and it arrived at my door here in Australia today! Outstanding service!. Thanks for the great service!"

Bob Itami, Australia

"The product is great! It reminds me of coming off of the beach and getting a Misto Quente and an Acai. I'm sharing it with my friends that enjoy Acai and don't know where to buy it."

Kenny Kovin, San Diego, California

Acai History - Acai Berry

Acai in Brasil

The history of the berry from the Brazilian Amazon that is changing the concept of healthy food. Acai (açaí - a-sigh-ee) is a palm tree that grows in the North of Brazil. It is known by the native people (indigenas) as "içá-çai", which means “fruit that cries”. The Acai tree can be found all over the Amazonia region. To make Acai Roots, juice is extracted from the pulp of the skin of the seed. No trees are harmed in the process. For hundreds of years, acai (açaí) has been a traditional food of the native people of the Amazon – and part of its folklore, finding its way into legend as well as onto the table. Once upon a time, there was an Amazon Indian girl named Iaca, whose father was the tribal chief. His tribe had grown so large that there wasn’t enough food to go around. So, the chief decreed that all newborn babies must be killed. When Iaca, his own daughter, bore a child, the chief had his decree carried out. Iaca mourned her baby’s death alone in her hut for days. Then she thought she heard a baby crying. When she went outside in search of the baby, she saw a palm tree shooting up from the earth, covered in fruit. Full of despair, she lay down under the tree and died. The next day, the tribe found Iaca’s body under the new tree. The tree’s fruit satisfied their hunger and renewed their energy, and the chief lifted his harsh decree, declaring that the fruit would be named after his daughter (“Acai” is “Iaca” spelled backwards). With abundant food for all, the tribe grew and flourished. Acai has been enjoyed for decades by the people of Brazil. A bowl of Acai is usually eaten in the morning with breakfast. In the 1950’s, doctors began to realize the health benefits of Acai. In the 1960’s, the famous Gracie jiu-jitsu family recommended eating Acai before and after workouts. Recently, several new medical studies in the United States and Europe have found even more exciting health benefits of Acai. To learn more about acai health benefits click here.

Acai in Rio

Even though acai grows far away from Rio de Janeiro (thousands of miles), it was in Rio where acai gained a lot of publicity and some real powerful endorsers. Brought to the city in the 70-80's by northern Brazilians who moved to Rio, or "cariocas" (people born in Rio) who had roots in Para or Amazonas - acai started being consumed as a natural source of energy by cariocas on a daily basis. Cariocas are known for their very active and healthy lifestyle - and acai was a perfect combination. At that point another Amazon treasure called Guarana had been used for many decades as a natural energy booster, and since acai could only be brought frozen from the North - it was created the Acai Bowls Rio Style ("acai na tigela"): a delicious and healthy combination of frozen acai, guarana, fresh fruit and granola. This style of acai quickly became very popular with amateur and professional sports practicants such as Surf, Jiu-Jitsu, Capoeira, Futebol (soccer), Beach Volley, Futvolley, etc.

Acai Roots Story - the lifestyle

Our story with acai starts in the early 80's when our founders - all of us were born and raised in Rio - growing up and being spoiled with most tasteful acai smoothies and bowls on the planet. Two of us grew up in "Zona Sul" (South Zone) - the area in Rio where acai became real big first. Our third founder grew up in Barra da Tijuca - where acai was also part of the "mandatory" healthy diet combined with outdoors activities (playing ball at the beach, running, surfing, etc). The roots of our company were being slowly formed with the lifestyle and obviously lots of acai! Acai in Rio (for those of you who haven't had the opportunity to visit this amazing city) is everywhere, it is literally part of the carioca's life. You go to the beach you eat acai, you go to have lunch next door, you eat acai with your favorite sandwich or before you go to the gym, or just during a busy working day! It is just part of our lives.

Acai Roots DNA was created back then when we were growing with this lifestyle. Many years later when we met in California around 2003 we were talking about how great was growing up in Rio with that super active lifestyle - practicing lots of sports (all of us are very much into it), and having acai everyday - and that was a big missing piece for us: the acai. We all knew we could find some acai here (there was already a couple of companies bringing it to the US), but we all agreed it just wasn't what we grew up with. It was nice to be able to get it here, but the fact it was so different really made us decide to start Acai Roots. Plus we also knew that just bringing the acai wasn't really the big thing, the big thing for us was to bring our lifestyle - and that you can only do if you grew up with it - you can't replicate that.

Some Important Properties of the Acai Berry:

Antioxidant: helps slowing the ageing process.

Omega Fatty Acids: fights harmful cholesterol and prevents heart disease.

Phytosterols: enhances the immune system and reduces blood plasma cholesterol

Dietary Fibers: nurtures a better digestive system.

It is also a source of protein, calcium, vitamins A, E, and B6. On top of that the acai berry tastes delicious and is often described as a blend of berries and chocolate.

Acai Recipes - Acai Fruit

NEW! Acai Breakfast - Botafogo Style

Pour 3.5 Oz of Acai Roots into a blender,
1 banana and a splash of Orange Juice.
Blend until smooth and serve. This is
a vitamin and antioxidant rich healthy
breakfast that will get your day going!

NEW! Acai with Mangos - Prainha Style

Pour 2 ice cream scoops of Acai Roots into a blender.
Add 1/2 cup of Apple juice or Soy milk and 3 ice
cream scoops of frozen mangos (you can use fresh as
well). Blend until smooth and serve topped with granola
and fresh mango slices. You can decorate with other
fruit on top such as strawberries, blueberries and some
honey on top.

Acai Milk Shake - Ipanema Style

Pour 2 ice cream scoops of Acai Roots into a blender,
2 ice cream scoops of vanila ice cream. Add 1/5 cup
of milk. Blend until smooth and serve.

Leblon Style

Pour 2 ice cream scoops of Acai Roots into a blender,
1 ice cream scoop of yogurt. Add 1/2 cup of Apple
juice or Soy milk, 1 frozen banana and 3 frozen
strawberries. Blend until smooth and serve topped
with granola and bananas slices (fresh).

Brazilian Style

Pour 7 oz. (200g) of Acai Roots into a blender.
Add 1/2 cup of soy milk or juice and 1 banana.
Blend until smooth and serve topped
with banana slices and granola.

Acai Smoothie

Blend 7 oz. (200g) of Acai Roots with one cup
of juice or soy milk, 1 banana, 1/4 cup of
strawberries or other fruit and 1/2
cup of ice or yogurt.

Acai Drink - 8 oz.

Blend 3.5 oz. (100g) of Acai Roots with 1 cup
of juice 1/2 cup of ice and 1/2 cup of
banana slices or strawberries.

Acai Videos

Welcome to Acai Roots Video channel. We will be featuring videos about the acai berry, its benefits, testimonials, and Acai Roots promotional videos.

Keep tuned!

Acai Roots TV - How to make an authentic Acai Bowl (Brazilian Style) - English

Acai Roots TV - How to make healthy cocktails with our Acai Energy Liquid concentrate nex4 - English

Acai Roots Lifestyle - Video Campaign with Superstar Brazilian Soccer Junior "This is the best acai from Brazil!" according to Junior, who is one of the greatest soccer player of all times - Portuguese

I Love Acai Roots - Video from I Love Acai Roots Giveaway Contest - English

Acai Roots Presentation at Fancy Food Show - English

Brazilian Soccer Superstar "Junior" endorsing Acai Roots as the best acai from Brasil - Portuguese

Acai FAQ - Acai Berry - Acai Fruit

Acai is a berry from the Amazon. It has been considered the healthiest berry in the world due to the great concentration of antioxidants, healthy omega fats and fibers.

Acai is original from Amazon, Brazil.

Acai is pronounced "a-sigh-eeh" in Brazilian Portuguese.

Acai is loaded with antioxidants (considerably more than pomegranate, blueberries and grapes). Antioxidants are molecules that may protect cells from the damage caused by unstable molecules known as free radicals. Free radical damage may lead to cancer. Antioxidants interact with and stabilize free radicals and may prevent some of the damage free radicals otherwise might cause. Acai also carries lots of fibers, healthy monounsaturated fats, iron and amino acids. To learn more about acai health benefits click here.

First of all, we at Acai Roots do not believe in "magical ingredient" that by itself will make you loose 20 lbs one week.

Acai is considered by many doctors and specialists the most powerful fruit on earth due to its great concentration of antioxidants, essential omegas, proteins, dietary fiber and other vitamins and enzymes. Combined with proper diet and exercise the acai berry can be an outstanding weight loss aid. Acai berry's natural combination of antioxidants, essential fatty acids, amino acids, and phytosterols work very well together to help your body function better, process food easier, and burn fat more efficiently. At Acai Roots we promote a whole lifestyle change including regular physical activities (sports), balanced diet with lots of acai in order to obtain significant better health and weight loss. To learn more about acai and weight loss visit our acai and weight loss section.

The acai berry is about 97-98% seed, and only 2-3% "meat" (as the Brazilian locals call it). 24 hours after harvested, the Acai berry already lost most of its nutritional value.

Acai is loaded with antioxidants, about 20 times more than red wine, which helps fight aging. Acai also carries lots of fibers, healthy monounsaturated fats, iron and amino acids.

Acai roots was developed by three local Brazilians who were born and raised in Rio de Janeiro during the Acai boom (80's-90's). During that time they were "spoiled" with most delicious and healthy Acai bowls (the real Rio de Janeiro style Bowl), and created real high-standard for Acai. When they were exposed to the Acai available in the US (2000-2001), they thought it wasn't close to what they were used to back home. That is when Acai Roots started to be formed.
Today Americans can really enjoy the real Rio de Janeiro style Acai bowl.

The main reason why Acai Roots tastes so much better than any other Acai products in the US is because it was formulated by very demanding Brazilian locals.

Yes, all of our products are 100% Natural made with wild harvested (non-farmed) acai berries. We ensure all of our acai berries are harvested in a sustainable manner, protecting and preserving the Amazon Rainforest. Since our products are 100% Natural, made with wild harvested acai berries, they may differ in color and texture from batch to batch according to the acai season in Brazil.

For a list of retailers, please check our Where to buy acai section. You may also order directly from our website acairoots.com