A very healthy food

A recent study, carried out by the Federal University of Pará, concluded that açaí helps prevent cardiovascular diseases, such as heart attacks and strokes. The fruit also has other benefits for our health: it helps the intestines work well and efficiently. It also delays the aging process in cells. In addition to all these benefits, other studies done recently that the fruit is also good for our sight and stimulates our memory.

(Adapted from www.maganews.com)

GLOSSARY
carried out – realizado
stroke – derrame

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