Recently, the acai berry made its debut into mainstream marketplaces, completely surpassing the benefits of other fruits such as blueberries. Acai berries contain more than five times the antioxidants found in blueberries and not only do they help with weight loss efforts, but also with gaining more energy. Both the goji and acai berry can be a great dietary addition for anyone because the vast amount of antioxidants produce may health benefits for those who chose to consume these berries.  

The Acai Berry

Acai berries originate from the rain forests of Brazil where natives have eaten them for more than 100 years because these people realized many years ago that the acai berry contains powerful properties. Although those who lived centuries ago did not understand why this type of berry worked so well, they did know that eating it benefited their health. Now, doctors from all over the world are touting the benefits of this "super food." And once celebrities and major talk show hosts, such as Oprah Winfrey, begin promoting the benefits of acai berries, the entire world became interested and the berry's popularity took off.



The Goji Berry

Another type of berry considered to be a super food is the goji berry. This berry comes from an entire different region of the planet--China--and has been in use for many years. As a matter of fact, the goji berry has been consumed and used by herbalists in China for over 6,000 years because this berry, like the acai berry, is chock full of beneficial antioxidants. Some of the studies conducted on the goji berry have shown that it can help prevent certain types of cancers as well as vision disturbances. And both the goji and acai berry work in a natural way to increase the strength of the immune system.