Cancer cure, longevity, antioxidants, oh my!
Acai berries have been widely deemed the new super-fruit, complete with super powers - or so we thought.
I'm sure you've seen the flood of advertisements about how Acai berries can solve all of your unhealthy issues but the truth is that there is no research to support any of these claims. A CNN article explains that although these berries contain many antioxidants, most fruits and vegetables do, making this fruit not so super-duper.
These berries are also very expensive - save your money and buy produce from the grocery store! You will be getting the same nutritional value you would be getting if you included Acai into your diet.
For those of you who were scammed with "free trial" offers, Richard Blumenthal, Conn. Attorney General announced an investigation of businesses who are involved in the selling and scientific claims of Acai berries and for also conducting improper credit card charges.
The take home: Steer clear of too-good-to-be-true offers; keep it simple.
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