Acai Recipes

More and more people are looking to add a kick of health into their diets. Our fast-paced world makes it increasingly difficult to sit down and have a healthy meal at home or on lunch break. As a result, people are looking to supplements, multi-vitamins and other things to make up for less healthy foods that comprise most of our diets. Because of its noted nutritional values, the Acai fruit, be it the acai berry itself, the pulp, or the roots, has become immensely popular and is used in a wide variety of recipes for different kinds of meals, as well as being used as traditional remedy for many aliments. When eaten, the acai berry provides a great source of protein, healthy fats, and many important vitamins and minerals. Moreover, the acai contains fibers that help sooth and protect the digestive system.

One important thing to note when using acai in cooking is that it must be kept cold in order to preserve its healthy benefits. Many acai recipes call for frozen pulp of the naturally healthy berry in order to avoid losing its health benefits. As compared to raw cow's milk, a staple in most diets, the acai fruit pulp contains three times the lipids, seven times the carbohydrates, one hundred and eighteen times the iron, and close to ten times the amount of vitamin B1 and C. Additionally it has been shown to help fight cholesterol. Truly these properties justify its earned nickname of "super food." Check out our site to read more about acai benefits and nutritional value.

There are many resources online that offer acai recipes - including our own. Here are some examples:

Traditional Smoothie using Acai Juice

* 7oz Acai Juice
* 1/2 cup Soy Milk or Juice
* Fruit (you can choose your favorite, examples include one banana or half an apple)

Just as with any regular smoothie, blend the above ingredients and add fruit, granola, or any other desired ingredients. Enjoy!

Tasty Chocolate Acai Shake

* 1 cup of milk
* Splash of acai juice or puree
* 2 Tbsp of lowfat cottage cheese
* 1 scoop of chocolate protein powder
* 1 banana

Blend all ingredients using a blender to desired consistency. Add the banana last and blend again then drink!

Acai Breakfast - Botafogo Style

* Acai Roots
* 1 banana
* Orange Juice

Pour 3.5 Oz of Acai Roots into a blender with 1 banana and a splash of Orange Juice. Blend until smooth and serve. This is a vitamin and antioxidant rich healthy breakfast that will get your day going.

Acai Juice Blend

If you are looking to add a healthy kick to your every day diet, you can simply mix up a juice blend using acai puree or juice and your favorite fruit juice like guava, apple, grape, or cranberry juice. Take some with you in a bottle to work and get energy and nutrition all day long!

As more and more people discover the health benefits of the acai fruit, new recipes using its roots, pulp, or berries are appearing every day. Check back on http://www.acairoots.com to find new ways to use this super food in your daily diet and to buy acai products.