Where to buy fresh acai berries. Even though this site has mostly focused on the acai diet and supplements, this is still probably the most common question I get from people -- where to get them so they can be tried fresh and unprocessed.
My answer has always been either “you can’t” or “you have to go to Brazil.”
Here’s a video I did showing you where they grow so you can go try them if you’re feeling ambitious.
Here’s one of the key points to remember -- once picked the acai berry is on the clock and it’s shelf life is about 24 hours. After that, it goes bad and since they only grow in the Amazon right now, they just can’t get them up to the United States or other markets fast enough. They go bad faster than ripe strawberries.
The Ultimate Health Berry Can actually repair cell damage [anti-aging], increase immune function and aide in weight loss. Now that's a near magic berry..."
'Miracle' Berries Can Help You Live Longer. There's a miracle berry that can help you live longer and healthier and chances are you've never heard of it. It's called acai and it could help you ward off cancer, protect your heart, even prevent Alzheimer's disease, according to some research.
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