Acai (pronounced ah-sah-eeeh), grows deep in the Amazon. It is known as a superfruit
helping reduce inflammation in the body, such as arthritis and allergies. It is
excellent for improving digestion and even combating premature aging. All that thanks
to its very high anti-oxidant levels. The great news is that we have acai in
Toronto! You can find it in the frozen section of O Nosso Talho and Noah’s
health food stores. Try it for yourself and see what all the buzz is about.
- 1 pouch of frozen unsweetened acai purée
- 1 ripe frozen banana*
- ¼ cup coconut water
Instructions:
- Let the banana ripen in room temperature until it develops little brown spots, then cut in pieces and freeze. *Freezing a ripe banana brings out its flavours and sweetness, making your acai naturally sweet, flavourful and smooth.
- Blend all 3 ingredients and enjoy!
Acai Fun Fact:
Because acai berries
are so low in sugar and acid, which protects most fruits, they must be picked,
processed, flash-pasteurized, and frozen quickly before being transported out
of the Amazon. If left unprocessed, the fruit will oxidize, turn brown, and
lose its beneficial nutrients. Source: http://foodfacts.mercola.com/acai.html
Dessert food make me hungry.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing.