Top properties and benefits of organic açaí

The açaí berry, or acai berry, is the fruit of a palm tree native to northern South America, scientifically known as Euterpe oleracea. In the wild, it grows in the rainforest in northern Brazil. Its trees, also known as Açaizeiros, can reach 25 meters in height in their natural habitat and produce two harvests per year. Açaí is traditionally consumed among rainforest communities, having been a central part of the Amazonian indigenous peoples' diet for centuries. Indigenous communities use it as a natural remedy for the management and prevention of various conditions.

It is a highly perishable fruit, which is why here in Europe we cannot enjoy it fresh. The other option is to consume its frozen pulp, but many companies add water to reduce their high transport costs, which affects its nutritional content. For this reason, I recommend consuming açaí powder, freeze-dried (a dehydration technique that preserves up to 98% of the nutrients) and always organic. 

Its recipes are endless, although the best known is the AÇAI BOWL. If you want to learn how to make it, you only need to download our free ebook here.  

Açai bowl

Discover below the main benefits and properties of açaí and why you should include it in your diet:

Its ORAC value positions açaí as one of the most antioxidant-rich fruits on the planet. Its dark color reflects the presence of a large amount of anthocyanins, pigments it shares with blueberries and blackberries. These flavonoids exert a protective action on the cardiovascular, ocular, and nervous systems. Considering how polluted large cities are and the amount of environmental toxins, having an AÇAÍ BOWL will be like giving your body a true health cocktail. 

The potassium contribution and low sodium content of this berry make it a natural diuretic. If you tend to suffer from bloating, fluid retention, or cellulite, include açaí in your morning smoothie. It is a good ally in weight-loss diets due to its satiating power!!

The combination of vitamins B, C and E makes organic açaí a true beautifying cocktail, protective of the skin and hair, in other words, a nutricosmetic in its purest form. Consuming ORGANIC AÇAÍ will help us protect the skin against sun exposure and delay the effects of aging through its stimulation of collagen production and its omega 3, 6 and 9 content.

The vitamin E present in the pulp of this berry contributes to the protection of the muscles against the oxidative stress produced by exercise. Consuming açaí before training will help improve your physical performance; taking it afterward will facilitate the recovery and regeneration of muscle tissues.

Another of açaí's properties is its prebiotic fiber. This fiber is the food of the intestinal microbiota; that is, the good bacteria in our intestine and colon (probiotics) feed on prebiotics. 

But be careful, not all açaí is the same. Our ORGANIC AÇAÍ comes directly from the Amazon rainforest, where it is native. We freeze-dry it quickly after harvesting to preserve 98% of its nutrients and ensure optimal purity and quality. No added sugars, just the food as Mother Nature provides it to us.

What are you waiting for to try it?