Why you should be eating Acai!


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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

  1. Get a bowl and scoop in about 6 tablespoons of Tropical Brazil Acai
  2. Add a cup of granola to your Acai bowl
  3. Slice your chosen fruit and place on top
  4. Sprinkle dried coconut 
  5. ENJOY!

 

 

*Photo Credit: Downshiftology- Lara Bryan*

 

 

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