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In recent years, this very potent fruit has been featured on a number of talk shows and health profiles. Acai was named the #1 Superfood by Dr. Nicholas Perricone, author of the bestselling book, The Perricone Promise making the list among such foods as fish, barley and green vegetables. He appeared on the Oprah Windfrey Show to inform us of it's great nutritional qualities and its anti-inflamitory properties.

NBC's Today Show featured a special report by Matt Lauer reporting on the acai berry, calling it the "Viagra of the Amazon." Acai has been shown to improve the sexual health and stamina of men as it promotes better circulation.  Acai has most recently been cited in Homemakers' Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, Health Sciences Institute and on MSN.ca.

Calgary Sun-"Straight from the Amazon, a new Brazilian supermodel can be found in Canada. "

Washington Post-"For those put off by juiced wheatgrass and bored with low-carb bars, there is Acai. Acai...the purplish fruit of the palmberry plant, contains more anitoxidants than red wine and has a beguiling berry-like flavour with intense chocolate overtones."

Wall Street Journal-"Wheatgrass, protein shakes....sooo 2002. At juice bars and health stores around the country, the hip new taste is Acai."

New York Times-"Rich in antioxidants and amino acids, Acai is thought to be one of the most nutritional fruits of the Amzon basin."

Men's Journal-Remember when pomegranates exploded onto the scene?..there's a new contender that's got something to offer that no kumquat could ever match: Acai.."

The Observer-"It gives energy and strength - and it's great for sex."

Health Sciences Institute-"There is one food that delivers it all..it's been a staple for people in Brazil, yet virtually unkown to anyone outside the region-until now!"

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