Açaí bowls rank high on the trending list of superfoods because of their taste, nutrition, antioxidant nature, fibre and much more. They’re going viral on the internet and thousands of people are enjoying it and many others want to experience it, to know how it feels to eat Açaí Bowls. But before we jump on to their health benefits and recipes, let’s figure out what is açai and where it is grown?
What is Açaí?
Açaí also pronounced as “ah-sigh-EE”, is a reddish-purple colour berry-like fruit grown in the Amazon rainforest on the açai palm trees that are high in energy and are also the most eaten fruit in Brazil by the local people of the Amazon rainforest. In addition to this, Açaí has a great impact on overall health and provides some essential nutrients. It plays an important role to address various health diseases.
Why Eat Acai Bowls for Breakfast?
As written above, it is healthy, delicious and both children and adults can eat before going to schools and offices. It can also be eaten as a pre-workout snack, that will fuel your body and will improve stamina levels and endurance. They’re prepared from pure and premium quality açai purée along with other essential ingredients like blueberries, strawberries, frozen bananas, milk, etc. Don’t forget to add your favourite toppings like nuts, granola seeds to make it taste even better. Maple syrup can be a great choice to enhance its flavour.
These ingredients and processes make the homemade açai bowl highly nutritious that will not only fill your appetite but also give you a completely unique experience and a feeling of freshness. The look and feel you get when the
açai bowl is ready to eat is fabulous, like it is vibrant, has a creamy texture, and most importantly it feeds your body and soul. Also, remember the texture or the consistency should be creamy and well-blended so that it is thick enough to scoop.
Health Benefits of Acai
Acai is a nutrient-dense fruit, high in antioxidants, fibre, omega fatty acids, and is packed with other essential minerals that are important for the proper function of the human body and mind. Having said that, açai berries have a good amount of antioxidants that help neutralise the damaging effect which later causes cell damage, which may further lead to serious diseases like cancer, heart stroke, and diabetes. Increasing stamina levels, boosting the immune system and mood is the major reason why you should consume açai berries or açai bowls.
Stressful life, competitions, employment or any other situation that occurs in someone’s life leads them to anxiety or depression. In such scenarios, antioxidants play a huge role in mood change and also promote cognitive ability. Eating proper and a healthy diet regularly can help you stay away from such things and will improve your focus on doing something productive always.
Conclusion
In this blog post, you’ve learned the basics of what açai is and how it is beneficial to your health. You can even make a few other recipes from açai berries like açai smoothie, açai oatmeal, or pancakes. Just make sure whenever you buy any açai puree or pulp, it should be 100% organic, free of preservatives and is natural.
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