Using Acai Powder to Enhance Your Foods


by Kat Lively - Date: 2007-03-03 - Word Count: 344 Share This!

These days, Acai is all the rage in dietary enhancement. This amazing purple berry, indigenous to the Amazon Rainforest, contains more antioxidants than a glass wine, and is more potent than a serving of blueberries. For centuries the natives of Brazil have used Acai pulp in food, drink, and other dietary supplements. Today in South America, one can buy Acai meal bars, juices, and other foods made with or containing what is fast becoming known as a "superfood" - a diet lover's dream!

In a pure powder form, Acai can be a very versatile dietary supplement for offering the power of antioxidants and omega 3 fats in your eating plan. One gram of acai powder a day can boost your blood's purification and help you feel younger and more energetic. It has a unique flavor that doesn't necessary overpower other foods, but is pleasant tasting and enhances food with an organic, exotic nature. Purchase acai in powder form, and you may have a month's worth of goodness, a great start to every morning.

Powdered acai can flavor and improve the nutritional value of any hot or cold drink. Here are a few suggestions:

Tropical Acai Smoothie

7 ounces pineapple, orange, or other juice - try papaya or mango for something exotic half cup soy milk, reduced fat milk or vanilla yogurt for added texture one whole banana one gram or teaspoon of acai powder half cup crushed ice (optional)

Blend all ingredients together until smooth. Garnish with fruit if desired. This smoothie is cold and delicious, perfect for a hot summer's day.

Steamed Milk with Acai

6 ounces soy or reduced fat milk one gram or teaspoon of acai powder one teaspoon honey

Steam milk in an espresso steamer or warm on stove top, do not scald. Stir in acai powder and honey. Serve warm and enjoy on a cool evening.

As acai is available in limited supply in most parts of the world, an Internet search may be necessary to find what you need. Watch labels and make sure you are getting the purest acai available to enjoy with your recipes.


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Kat Lively is a freelance writer for AcaiGogo, pure acai powder in handy, easy-to-use individual packets, and Rainfloresta, quality exotic rainforest health and beauty products for the new age.

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