>> ACAI << good? bad? worthless? ;)

[mafibisha]

Acai, the capsules - any experience with it? Is it helpful, hurtful or worthless?

 

[mafibisha]

Anyone?

 

[FireDancer]

I think the capsules are worthless but the fruit itself is a good source of nutrients and anti-oxidants. Acai is made out to be some kind of miracle cure but in reality it is just a very healthy fruit.

I get frozen acai puree at the local Whole Foods from time to time and add it to smoothies. I wouldn't take a capsule of blueberry, strawberry, or apple so why take one of acai?

 

[Buckeye Princess]

I also use the frozen stuff from Whole Foods from time to time. It is a great good for you food, but it is definitely over-hyped and is not the miracle cure it is made out to be. If you eat a healthy diet and get plenty of purple and blue fruits you will get the nutrients you need even if you never have acai your whole life.

 

[bicker]

Short answer: The fruit is very good for you, but the craze has made it more expensive than it should be. We can afford it, and so use a few ounces in our occasional morning breakfast shakes.