| There has been a lot of talk online about Dr. Oz acai | | | | amazing the human body is and what it can do. |
| berry diet tips and why he recommends adding acai | | | | On one segment of the show, Dr. Oz talks about acai |
| fruit to your diet. Acai berries are small purple colored | | | | and how it can help us in terms of its antioxidants and |
| berries that are grown in the Amazon region and | | | | other nutrients. He explains that it is excellent in fighting |
| harvested from a tree called the acai palm. | | | | against free radicals and in helping our bodies to fight |
| They look similar to a grape but they have a very | | | | premature aging. |
| large seed inside. The locals in the region have been | | | | In one of his demonstrations, Dr. Oz uses two pieces |
| using acai as a health enhancer for hundreds of years. | | | | of cut apple. One piece is sprinkled with lemon juice. |
| Acai was not that well known in other countries until it | | | | After a short amount of time, he shows the audience |
| hit the American media. Shows like the Today Show, | | | | how the apple with lemon juice looks almost new, |
| Rachael Ray, and Oprah all had short segments on | | | | while the side without has turned browned and |
| the health benefits of acai. | | | | shriveled. |
| But, it was probably the Dr. Oz acai berry diet shows | | | | He explains that this is what happens to our key |
| that drew the greatest amount of attention. Dr. Oz is a | | | | organs like our heart, eyes, and skin due to oxidation |
| regular guest on Oprah and a highly educated medical | | | | and that acai berries can help to fight against this |
| doctor as well as best selling author. | | | | damage. Acai berries are recommended by several |
| He is known for being very animated and bringing wild | | | | health professionals to improve your diet and that is |
| props on the show like animal brains and other organs | | | | why Dr. Oz acai berry discussions are mentioned on |
| to give the viewing audience a real-life view of how | | | | the web. |