{"id":2921,"date":"2016-05-12T04:07:48","date_gmt":"2016-05-12T04:07:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.vivehealth.com.au\/blog\/?p=2921"},"modified":"2016-05-12T04:07:48","modified_gmt":"2016-05-12T04:07:48","slug":"acai-a-delicious-powerhouse-packed-inside-a-humble-berry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.vivehealth.com.au\/blog\/2016\/05\/12\/acai-a-delicious-powerhouse-packed-inside-a-humble-berry\/","title":{"rendered":"Acai: A Delicious Powerhouse Packed Inside a Humble Berry"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A\u00e7a\u00ed is a palm fruit that grows on the banks of the Amazon, the most bio-diverse ecosystem on the planet. But to indigenous tribes, it\u2019s said the seed of the A\u00e7a\u00ed fruit birthed the Amazon.<\/p>\n<p>This small berry is packed full of rich antioxidant <a href=\"http:\/\/www.organicfacts.net\/health-benefits\/vitamins\/vitamins.html?utm_source=internal&amp;utm_medium=link&amp;utm_campaign=smartlinks\">vitamins<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.organicfacts.net\/health-benefits\/minerals\/minerals.html?utm_source=internal&amp;utm_medium=link&amp;utm_campaign=smartlinks\">minerals<\/a>. It\u2019s a rich source of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.organicfacts.net\/health-benefits\/vitamins\/health-benefits-of-vitamin-a-or-retinol.html?utm_source=internal&amp;utm_medium=link&amp;utm_campaign=smartlinks\">vitamin A<\/a>, E and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.organicfacts.net\/health-benefits\/vitamins\/health-benefits-of-vitamin-c-or-ascorbic-acid.html?utm_source=internal&amp;utm_medium=link&amp;utm_campaign=smartlinks\">C<\/a>, \u00a0as well as essential minerals <a href=\"http:\/\/www.organicfacts.net\/health-benefits\/minerals\/calcium.html?utm_source=internal&amp;utm_medium=link&amp;utm_campaign=smartlinks\">calcium<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.organicfacts.net\/health-benefits\/minerals\/health-benefits-of-iron.html?utm_source=internal&amp;utm_medium=link&amp;utm_campaign=smartlinks\">iron<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.organicfacts.net\/health-benefits\/minerals\/health-benefits-of-potassium.html?utm_source=internal&amp;utm_medium=link&amp;utm_campaign=smartlinks\">potassium<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.organicfacts.net\/health-benefits\/minerals\/sodium.html?utm_source=internal&amp;utm_medium=link&amp;utm_campaign=smartlinks\">sodium<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The a\u00e7ai berry is an excellent source of fibre, essential fatty acids and protein to help sustain optimal immune function and a key component of a healthy balanced diet. The dietary fibre found in the a\u00e7ai berry keeps your digestive system to run at its optimal pace, but is also used as a cleanser and detoxifier. The antioxidants and omega 3, 6 and 9 fatty acids work together to assist in the maintenance of healthy hair, skin and nails and promotion of general wellbeing.<\/p>\n<p><b>ACAI BOWL<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Makes 4 bowls<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ingredients<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>8 packs Organic frozen A\u00e7a\u00ed Pure or A\u00e7a\u00ed Energy (2 per bowl)<br \/>\n400ml <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivehealth.com.au\/Pure-Harvest-Organic-Almond-Milk-1L.html\" target=\"_blank\">almond milk<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivehealth.com.au\/Raw-C-100-Natural-Coconut-Water.html\" target=\"_blank\">coconut water<\/a><br \/>\n1\/2 cup baby spinach leaves<\/p>\n<p>4 Banana (frozen for extra thickness-peel before freezing)<\/p>\n<p>1 c Frozen Mixed Berries (optional)<\/p>\n<p>Toppings<br \/>\nGranola<br \/>\nCacao nibs<br \/>\nChia Seeds<\/p>\n<p><b>Instructions \u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until thick, pour in a bowl decorate by adding granola and your favourite toppings.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vivehealth.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Acai-Bowl-recipe.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2922 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/www.vivehealth.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Acai-Bowl-recipe.png\" alt=\"Acai Bowl recipe\" width=\"534\" height=\"386\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.vivehealth.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Acai-Bowl-recipe.png 534w, http:\/\/www.vivehealth.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Acai-Bowl-recipe-300x216.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 534px) 100vw, 534px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>ACAI NUT BOWL<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Makes 4 bowls<\/p>\n<p><b>Ingredients<\/b><\/p>\n<p>8 packs Organic frozen A\u00e7a\u00ed Pure or A\u00e7a\u00ed Energy (2 per bowl)<\/p>\n<p>4 Banana (frozen for extra thickness-peel before freezing)<\/p>\n<p>400 ml of almond milk<\/p>\n<p>A Big Scoop of Your Favourite Nut Butter (Peanut butter, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivehealth.com.au\/CeresOrganics-Almond-Butter-200g.html\" target=\"_blank\">Almond butter<\/a>, ABC butter)<\/p>\n<p>2 tbsp Raw Honey<\/p>\n<p>2 scoop Vegan Protein Powder (optional)<\/p>\n<p>1 c Frozen Mixed Berries (optional)<\/p>\n<p><b>Toppings<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Granola<\/p>\n<p>Scoop of Nut Butter<\/p>\n<p>Chia seeds<\/p>\n<p>Fresh Fruit &#8211; sliced fresh Bananas, strawberries<\/p>\n<p><b>Instructions\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth, pour in a bowl and top with granola (including another healthy scoop of nut butter) plus your favourite toppings<\/p>\n<p>&amp; enjoy!<\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A\u00e7a\u00ed is a palm fruit that grows on the banks of the Amazon, the most bio-diverse ecosystem on the planet. 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