Why you should be eating Acai!
by george atton/15 september, 2017
First and foremost, it has been scientifically proven to improve your Jiu-Jitsu by 27%*
Acai is packed with antioxidants especially anthocyanins. Anthocyanins help us by preventing the oxidation of cholesterol, which causes the build up of plaque in our arteries.
The Acai berry is very rich in fiber which helps with our digestion, making it a perfect healthy snack!
Acai has a fatty acid similar to olive oil, with these essential fatty acids are needed for a well functioning cardiovascular and nervous system, Acai also contains amino acids which help promote muscle performance, energy production, endurance and strength.
Acai berries contain as much Vitamin C as blueberries and is a source of Vitamins A, B1, B2, B3 and E. It is also a source of calcium, magnesium, zinc and copper.
*This is not true and I made it up, but acai tastes really good and that’s almost the same thing.*
My favourite Acai Smoothie recipes
banana acai smoothie
ingredients
4 big scoops of Tropical Brazil Acai
2 Medium Bananas
250 ml coconut water
A handful of Almonds
METHOD
Blitz in the blender until the almonds are smashed up.
SPINACH ACAI SMOOTHIE
INGREDIENTS
4 big scoops of Tropical Brazil Acai
2 handfuls of baby spinach
2 celery stalks
250 ml of coconut water
METHOD
Blitz until all the greens are mashed up
How to make an Acai Bowl
ingredients
6 tablespoons of Tropical Brazil Acai
Cup of your favourite granola
1 banana/ 1 Mango
Handful of dried coconut
METHOD
- Get a bowl and scoop in about 6 tablespoons of Tropical Brazil Acai
- Add a cup of granola to your Acai bowl
- Slice your chosen fruit and place on top
- Sprinkle dried coconut
- ENJOY!
*Photo Credit: Downshiftology- Lara Bryan*