Acai Berry

Superfood

The acai (ah-sigh-EE) berry is a grape-like fruit harvested from acai palm trees, which are native to the rainforests of South America. Acai berries are widely touted as a so-called superfood, with proponents claiming that they are helpful for a variety of health concerns, including arthritis, cancer, weight loss, high cholesterol, erectile dysfunction, detoxification and improving general health.

Many fruits besides acai berries provide antioxidants and other nutrients that are important to your health. But if you'd like to try acai, check your local health food or gourmet stores — acai can be consumed raw, in beverages such as juice, smoothies, or energy drinks, or in other food products such as jelly or ice cream.

I’m personally not a fan of tablet supplements. I suggest powder acai berry.

Among acai’s many antioxidants is one particular powerhouse called anthocyanin, which is suspected to be the driving force behind acai’s free-radical and age-fighting powers. It’s common in fruits with rich red and purple colors, like grapes and berries, but acai has far more t

han any other food. Acai’s ORAC level (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity) is over 3,500, which is hundreds of times higher than your average fruits like apples and bananas.

Also, it might surprise you that the little acai berry packs more grams of protein than an egg, and when combined with its host of omega 3, 6 and 9 fatty acids, acai has been shown to improve the look and texture of your hair, skin and nails.

After one week of nourishing your body with the Amazon’s most potent

Super berry, you’re likely to feel more energy than you have in years!

The taste of Acai berries is often described as a fruity red wine flavor with chocolate overtones. They are highly perishable and therefore should be consumed within 24 hours. Within the nutritional pulp and skin, Acai berries are packed with antioxidants, amino acids, fiber, essential fatty acids, vitamins and minerals making it a near perfect energizing fruit.

The popularity of Acai is primarily due to its very high concentration of antioxidants. Briefly, antioxidants are molecules that prevent the oxidation of other molecules. Oxidation produces free radicals, which can damage the cells and glands within our bodies making us more prone to disease and ageing. Since our bodies are exposed to a variety of toxins and produce trillions of free radicals, it is important to take steps to reduce the effect of free radicals in the body. Having a diet rich in antioxidants is the first step and introducing Acai into your regime is another possible way of preventing free radical damage.

The antioxidants found in Acai berry, anthocyanins, are excellent for heart health. Heart disease is increasingly becoming a problem in the world and finding natural ways of keeping your cardiovascular system healthy is an excellent option. Additionally, anthocyanins are also good at preventing the oxidation of cholesterol. When circulating cholesterol, no matter whether you have high or low levels, gets oxidized, it sticks to the walls of arteries causing their narrowing. This build-up of plaque eventually leads to high blood pressure, which is of course dangerous.

         The fiber found in Acai berry skin and pulp can aid digestion. Fiber can help prevent or relieve constipation and may help support a healthy cardiovascular system.

         Acai is naturally high in essential fatty acids having a fatty acid profile similar to olive oil. The link between essential fatty acids and heart health and a healthy nervous system is well documented.

         Acai berries contain amino acids, which help promote muscle performance, energy production, endurance, and strength.

         Acai berries contain as much Vitamin C as blueberries and are also a source of Vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, and E. It is also a source of calcium, magnesium, zinc, and copper.

With such an amazing nutritional profile, it is not difficult to understand why Acai berries can be beneficial for your health and may help slow down the ageing process.

 

ACAI TRUFFLES

For the uninitiated, raw foodism may seem pretty gross. But the reality is that - for a lot of foods - cooking damages the nutrients and can reduce nutritional content. These raw food truffles are not only packed with superfood nutrition, but are a great way to have a decadent-feeling treat without too much guilt. Just don't eat them all in one go... makes 16 truffles.

INGREDIENTS

1½ tbsp Super Coconut Oil

1/3 cup Super Acai + Berries Powder

4 tbsp Super Cacao

2 tbsp Palm Sugar

8 Large Dates

1 Tbsp Peanut Butter

1 pinch Sea Salt

DIRECTIONS

1.            Combine all ingredients in a food processor and blend until dough has formed.

2.            Roll into 1” balls and dust with a small amount of remaining Super Acai + Berries.

Refrigerate for an hour before serving. Keep in fridge, and always serve chilled, or truffles will be too soft.

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Try this:

1 tea spoon Acai Berry 

2 spoons Chia seed 

1 banana

1 cup of almond milk

2 spoons frozen mix berries

Blend and enjoy a cup of health !

Please don't forget you have to work for your own health and happiness!

Till soon!

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