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Facts
Pronounced "ah-sigh-ee", this superhealthy superfood is consistently named one of the planet's Top Ten AntiOxidant Superfruits. With a protein profile similar to an egg, an essential fatty acid profile similar to olive oil, low sugar and low GI, and an ORAC (antioxidant value) higher than blueberries, pomegranate, red wine and even Goji…….get powered up today !!
Nutritional Benefits
This royal purple jewel with the mild, faintly cocoa-berry taste has been snap frozen at harvest site and milled at low temperature into a powder for your convenience. Açai is absolutely loaded with nutrition: 19 Amino Acids, Vitamins A, B1, B2, C, E, and P (bioflavonoids), minerals like potassium, iron, phosphorous, and calcium, fibre content of 30%, trace elements, Omegas 6 and 9, and unusually for a fruit, protein!
Suggested Uses
Add to yoghurt, smoothies, ice cream, fruit juice, water, milkshakes, muesli, or even margaritas!
Recipe
Ultimate Superfood Smoothie
Easypeasy breakfast on the run
Serves 2 (tall glasses)
Ingredients:
- 3 cups milk (or milk substitute)
- 2 tsp ACAI POWDER
- 1.5 tsp MACA POWDER
- 1 tsp CACAO POWDER
- 2 tsp CHIA SEEDS (best pre-ground in spice/coffee grinder)
- 1 large banana (or 2 small)
- 1/2 cup fresh or frozen berries eg. Blueberries, strawberries
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