1 – Antioxidants: Like other berries, açaí are packed with antioxidants that can help build up your immune system and protect your cells against damage from free radicals.
2 – Fiber: Full of fiber, açaí berries not only help make your trips to the bathroom more regular, but also help keep you full and your blood sugar steady.
3 – Heart-Healthy Fats: It might seem like a diet rich in fish, nuts, and avocados is the only way to get enough omega-3 fatty acids, but açaí berries are also a great source. Eating lots of these heart-healthy fats can lower your risk of coronary heart disease and improve your cholesterol.
4 – Calcium: High in calcium, açaí berries will help keep your bones, heart, muscles, and nerves strong and healthy. 5 – Heart Disease: There’s no proof with açaí berries specifically, but eating a diet rich in fruit and vegetables overall can help prevent heart disease.
6 – Cancer: Produce-filled diets can also help lower the risk of most cancers, according to the American Cancer Society, but research hasn’t been done on açaí specifically.
7 – Weight Loss: Munching on lots of fruit and vegetables — including açaí berries — as well as exercising regularly can help you lose weight.
8 – Arthritis: All berries contain anthocyanins that have been found to have an anti-inflammatory effect that can help ease the symptoms, says the Arthritis Foundation.
9 – High Cholesterol: Eating more fiber from fruit (e.g., açaí), vegetables, beans, and other sources can help lower cholesterol levels.
10 – Anti-Aging: It’s still true: A healthy diet full of fruit, vegetables, protein, and healthy fats can help with everything from acne to aging.