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After my husband's first heart attack we decided it was time for a change in our lifestyle. We cut back on saturated fats, began using whole wheat products and tried to keep sugar to a minimum. But two weeks after our 40th wedding anniversary he suffered another attack and this time doctors said bypass surgery was necessary. This was the first major surgery that any of our loved ones had undergone. And it was a scary time for our whole family. We have two daughters in college and both are very close to their father.

Thanks to the powerful acai berry pulp my husband and I have lost weight, increased our energy levels and doctors say my husband’s heart is sure to make it through our daughter’s college days, two weddings and possibly grandchildren.

Acai Berries were first discovered in the rainforest of Brazil where they are harvested today. The berries grow on acai palm trees and mature to the size of a small grape. Inside each berry is a large pit. To maximize the benefits of the acai berry manufactures process the berries carefully to separate the pit from the pulp. From this the acai berry can be processed into a juice, supplement or frozen puree form. The berries taste similar to raspberries and blueberries mixed with pomegranate. They have a slightly bitter chocolaty aftertaste.

We discovered the acai berry shortly after my husband came home from the hospital. I had heard of it before but assumed it was just another diet hoax. A member of my church had been on a acai berry pulp weight loss program for a number of months and it was working for her. She told me about the fruit and its antioxidant and nutritional merits. So I began some research of my own.

I found out that acai berries are well known as one of the best sources of antioxidants and they also contain amino acids and essential fatty acids. This is why this small purplish-blue berry has become a popular choice for those seeking a supplement for detoxing their bodies of free radicals. Free radicals cause pre-mature aging and other complications. Purging them from the body will make you look and feel younger. And it did just that.

After my husband came home from the hospital we spent several days adjusting to a new routine. Every morning we had a whole wheat English muffin toped with natural peanut butter and a 500 mg acai supplement made from freeze dried acai berry pulp. For a mid-morning snack we had more acai berry pulp and either carrot sticks or fruit. And for dinner we enjoyed our traditional fare in smaller portions followed by another dose of acai berry juice. After only two weeks the difference was evident.

My husband began to have more energy than he had in years and we began to take small walks around the neighborhood in the evening. I noticed that I had the energy to take up hobbies that I had long forgotten and miraculously I cleaned out our attic, a chore that hadn’t been addressed in a number of years. But it wasn’t just an increase in energy that had us addicted to acai berries.

Because of my husbands surgery we were very concerned about him getting any kind of virus. I knew that the acai berry was beneficial as an immune system booster from literature I had read. But we saw it in action last Christmas when our oldest daughter can home for the holidays and introduced us to her boyfriend. This was quite a surprise and although we like the young man we did not like that he was seriously sick when he visited. Not only did my husband’ immune system survive the visit but his heart also survived the news that the young couple is engaged.

Acai helps regulate the body’s natural pH balance which impacts the immune system. Acai berry pulp is gaining popularity because of its powerful nutritional properties. Many of the vitamins and minerals that the body thrives on each and every day can be found in the acai berry pulp. Making acai berries an excellent addition to any weight loss regiment.

How it works is the acai berry pulp provides much needed nutrition and detoxifies the body with a powerful punch of antioxidants. This alone will help to spawn weight loss as you begin to feel better and look younger. However, the fiber, iron, amino acids and fatty acids found in the acai berry pulp also help maintain weight loss programs by providing the body with the fuel for muscle building and added energy.

Acai berry pulp also provides the body with protein, unsaturated lipids and carbohydrates. This is the recipe for energy and muscle building an asset for any diet and exercise regiment. Many Brazilian sports clubs, gyms and beach resorts serve acai berries for this specific reason. It is a health addition to any muscle sculpting and weight loss regiment.

Brazilian natives have been eating acai berries for hundreds of years and they revere the fruit for its healing powers. The essential fatty acids found in the acai berry coupled with omega fatty acids are known to lower cholesterol levels.

The benefits for my husband have been tremendous. He has lost weight, increased his energy levels and cardio health. His immune system has improved and overall he says he feels better than ever.

I did not expect to see tremendous results from the acai berry pulp weight loss regiment that I began as part of my support for my husband. But none-the-less I lost 27 pounds in two months. And I notice that the elasticity of my skin has improved dramatically due to the antioxidants in the acai berry.