Why eat açaí?
Açaí is a universally acclaimed superfood, but why?
It also tastes great, does wonders consumed after/before a workout and is an amazing form of your 5 a day!
There are so many reasons why you should eat açaí, but we’d like to highlight our favourite ones.
Antioxidants & immunity
Açaí is a gold mine of antioxidants.
Antioxidants are man-made or natural substances that may prevent or delay some types of cell damage.
The antioxidant content of foods is typically measured by an Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity (ORAC) score.
In the case of acai, 100 grams of frozen pulp has an ORAC of 15,405, whereas the same amount of blueberries has a score of 4,669.
This antioxidant activity comes from a number of plant compounds in acai, including anthocyanins
Acai berries are believed to have more antioxidant content than cranberry, raspberry, blackberry, strawberry, or blueberry. Chemicals in acai might also reduce swelling, lower blood sugar levels, and stimulate the immune system.
Vitamin C
Vitamin C is an antioxidant, but it deserves to be a reason on its own. 100 grams of açaí pulp has 9.6 mg of vitamin C, which translates to 24% of your daily need! An açaí bowl (counting açaí alone) made out of 2 packets (as recommended) will cover almost 50% of your daily recommended intake.
Vitamin C contributes to immune defence, which is crucial especially during changing seasons, especially due to the change in temperatures.
Giving back to communities and environment
Grow Wild Açaí sources the produce ethically, sustainably, proving you with a especial grade açaí.
Our trade methods are direct, and we work with the communities and people growing our açaí very closely, ensuring that our service aligns with our philosophy from start to finish, leaving you with a good conscience about your beloved açaí bowls!
A breeze of summer!
Other than plenty of scientific facts supporting including açaí in your diet, there’re also simpler reasons! Our favourite little berries are wild-grown in Brazil, the country of Amazon Rainforest, Amazon River & incredible summer days!
Preparing a fresh bowl of açaí despite the current season is the ultimate way of remembering the warmer days and relishing summer flavours (even if that requires involving a blanket along with the bowl during winter!).
What are your reasons for eating açaí?
Sources:
https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/antioxidants-in-depth
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/benefits-of-acai-berries#TOC_TITLE_HDR_4
https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-1109/acai
