Acai Berry Research
Finding credible information on the Internet about the acai berry is difficult. Try doing a search for Acai Berry and you will likely come across pages of commercial sites (such as this website) whose primary objective is to sell a product. At Rainforest Foods, we try to be as objective as possible when reviewing different products and try to steer away from marketing hype. However, we also feel that it is important for consumers to get information from independent and impartial sources to formulate their own opinions. To that end, we have listed some articles/references that we came across while undertaking our own research that we feel are worth reading/listening to.
1) It gives energy and strength - and it's great for sex This is an interesting background piece on Acai and its social/cultural significance by the South American correspondent for the Guardian.
2) Do acai berries work? The Times takes a cold hard look at some of the health claims attributed to Acai and questions some of the hype.
3) The berry that helps keep Brazil's bodies beautiful A brief overview of Acai by the Telegraph.
4) Can a smoothie save the rainforest? A look at how Sambazon is helping the indigenous population and the rainforest environment of the Amazon by the Guardian.
5) Acai: Main squeeze in Brazil An older article from the Times that looks at Sambazon, Acai, and the Gracie brothers influence in acai becoming a mainstream product.
6) The new superfruit fresh from Brazil A radio 4 piece on Acai.
7) Berry is "World's healthiest fruit" The Scotsman's take on the Acai Berry.
8) Superfoods: All you need to eat An article discussing superfoods in general, including Acai, by the Independent.
9) The truth about superfoods Brief overview of superfoods by Channel 4.