Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Ingredient of the month: Açai berry



This ‘wonder fruit’ comes from a palm tree native to Central and South America. It is mainly grown in the Amazon rainforest and is ultra rich in antioxidants, nutrients and fibre.

This berry is actually highly recommended for people who want to loose weight.

Dr. Nicholas Perricone said on “Oprah” that this is “one of the world’s top 10 superfoods”.


Benefits of consuming açai:

  •      High level of antioxidants (higher then pomegranates or blueberries)
  •     Contains Omega fatty acids (healthy fatty acids)
  •      High levels of amino acids, calcium, iron and electrolytes,
  •    Made with Guarana, a natural caffeine.



Products:

  •        Often used with pomegranate (like juices and teas),
  •        Many smoothies and juices that you can buy at the average grocery store,
  •        Fuze Shape fruit juices,
  •         Zola Brazilian superfruits juice,
  •        Booster Juice’s High Impact Açai & Brazilian Thunder smoothies, Açai NRG Shaker, Hot Açai, Zola Açai Tetra Pak and Berry Bowl.