1. Açaí

Why Should you drink Açaí?

Amazingly for a fruit, the vast majority of the calories in acai come from fat: A four-ounce serving of pure açaí contains about 100 calories and six grams of fat.However, it is rich in anti-inflammatory omega-9 fats and also contains little sugar. Açaí contains essential fatty acids, iron, calcium, fiber, vitamin A, and other antioxidants.

Scientists have discovered that açaí is rich in anthocyanins, a specialized group of plant chemicals believed to have many health benefits. In fact, açaí contains ten times more anthocyanins than is found in an equal serving of red wine. Anthocyanins in açaí make up only about ten percent of the total antioxidants contained within this amazing little berry.

Açaí also contains phytosterols, a plant component known to reduce cholesterol, treat symptoms associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia (swollen prostate), and help protect the immune system from physical stress.

Acai , is a purple fruit that grows atop palm trees along the Amazon River. Acai is high in antioxidants, omega and amino acids. It also contains high levels of vitamin C, vitamin A, monounsaturated fats and fiber.

The Acai Berry is a high energy food that is reported to help one look and age better. Acai helps boost energy and lowers cholesterol. Acai has been reported as the new wheat grass for the health conscious individual.

How does Acai work ? Full of phyto-nutrients, Acai is said to slow down the aging process and provides the body with a natural source of antioxidants in the battle against degenerative diseases like cancer.

Acai is said have more than 10 times the antioxidant capacity of a similar amount of red wine and more than twice that of blueberries. Acia has a berry taste with chocolate overtones. Acai is listed as one of Oprah.com's `'Top 10 Super Foods," and NBC's Matt Lauer has called acai the "Amazon's Viagra."