Acai is rich in anthocyanin , an antioxidant known to reduce cholesterol and has the potential to prevent blood clots. Oh, and it doesn’t hurt that some of the biggest names in American medicine, including Dr. Perricone, have dubbed it a “Superfood.”

Best of all, in addition to its ability to aid circulation, etc, acai is considered one of South America’s hottest aphrodisiacs. One of acai’s most notable effects on the body is a marked increase in stamina – heaven knows we could all use that! It is low in calories and high in fiber, the perfect snack for keeping a long, lean, sexy self. And as far as antioxidants go, acai has 10 times the antioxidant potency of red wine (the foodie’s favorite “health” food).

Acai is most commonly used in a juice or puree form. The berries are close to 90% pit and skin and stain as badly as pomegranate, so serving whole fruits isn’t exactly practical.