Healthy Mama Magazine Purple Issue - May 2015 | Page 34

acai

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You may
be lucky enough to
have access to fresh acai
berries but most of us will
have to do with freeze dried
powdered fruit. Freeze drying
maintains the nutritional value
while the powder makes it super
easy to add to smoothies,
juices, breakfasts, salads
and anything else you
can think of.
Acai is one of the world’s highest ORAC
(Oxygen Radical Absorption Capacity) foods.
That means it neutralizes free radicals
within the body much more efficiently than
other superfoods, protecting from disease.

Super source of Vitamin C, A, all the
Bs and E all good for immune system,
skin, eyes and hair. Acai also has
loads of calcium, magnesium, zinc
and copper, helping bones, teeth,
cartilage, hormone regulation
and tissue repair.

Naturally high in essential
fatty acid acai is great for the
heart and nervous system.

The pulp and skin of acai berries
contain antioxidants, amino acids,
fibre, essential fatty acids, vitamins
and minerals making it an excellent
source of energy and a popular
choice for athletes.

With double the antioxidants of
blueberries and ten times that
of grapes Acai are a tasty and
healthy addition to smoothies,
yogurts and granola.

Acai
are small,
round, purple
berries that
are native to
South America.

Their
flavour has
been likened to
a chocolaty
red wine.