The Health Benefits Of An Acai Bowl: King Of Amazon
All hail South America! Seriously, take a moment to stop-drop-and-samba for this vibrant part of the world that not only gave us the tango but an array of superfoods worth celebrating, namely the acai berry.
The Acai bowl, king of the Amazon!
There’s a breakfast revolution taking over the world. Gone are the days of starting ones day with a nutritionally poor croissant, or vegemite on toast with coffee and in their place is a nutritionally dense, super tasty alternative — the acai bowl.
Arguably the king of the Amazon Jungle and the leader in the super food revolution, acai bowls are made from the açaí berry (pronounced, say it with me now, ah-sah-EEE) found on acai palm trees in the heart of the Amazon. The berries are packed with healthy antioxidants, amino acids, and essential fatty acids, however, the greatest benefit is definitely the taste and consistency! Ice cream for breakfast anyone? Yes please!
This purple powerhouse packs a nutritional punch and is popping up all over the world, with good reason.
Health Benefits of the acai berry:
- Large amount of antioxidants (these help to neutralise those damaging free radicals in our bodies)
- Increase in energy levels
- Immune system support
- Digestive system support
- Anti- aging (it’s not referred to as the ‘Beauty Berry’ for nothing. The combination of amino acids, omega fatty acids and large amount of antioxidants help slow the aging process)
- Supports healthy metabolic function
- Tastes DELICIOUS!
Acai bowls are a great way to enjoy the nutritional benefits of the acai berry whilst starting your day with a zing. They have the consistency of ice cream (yum!) and can be topped with anything from gluten free granola to bananas and cacao nibs with peanut butter (how’s that for an added protein hit). Breakfast just got exciting again people. Put down that toast, drop the weet-bix and get yourself an acai bowl. Your day will be better for it!
