Benefits of Acai Bowls are that they are packed with nutrients the body needs for a superhero fitness routine. Here are the benefits plus a recipe to make an Acai bowl. Super yummy fitness picnic.

Benefits of Acai Bowl

Lots of Nutrients

Acai berries have a unique nutritional profile for a fruit, as they’re somewhat high in fat and low in sugar.

100 grams of frozen fruit pulp has the following nutritional qualities

• Calories: 70
• Fat: 5 grams
• Saturated fat: 1.5 grams
• Carbs: 4 grams
• Sugar: 2 grams
• Fiber 2 grams
• Vitamin A: 15% of the RDI
• Calcium: 2% of the RDI

According to a Venezuelan study, acai berries also contain some other trace minerals, including chromium, zinc, iron, copper, manganese, magnesium, potassium and phosphorus

But some of acai’s most powerful health benefits come from plant compounds.

The most notable one among these is anthocyanins, which give acai berries their deep purple color and act as antioxidants in the body.

You can also find anthocyanins in other blue, black and purple foods, such as black beans and blueberries.

Loaded With Antioxidants

Antioxidants are important because they neutralize the damaging effects of free radicals throughout the body.

If free radicals are not neutralized by antioxidants, they can damage cells and lead to a number of diseases, including diabetes, cancer and heart disease

Acai berries have an incredibly high amount of antioxidants, edging out other antioxidant-rich fruits like blueberries and cranberries.

The antioxidant content of foods is typically measured by an Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity (ORAC) score.

Have Anti-Cancer Effect

While no one food is a shield against cancer, some foods are known to stop cancer cells from forming and spreading.

Both test-tube and animal studies have revealed this sort of anti-cancer effect in acai

In a study, acai pulp has reduced the incidence of colon and bladder cancer

Researchers have concluded that acai could have a role in treating cancer in the future, yet more research is needed, including in humans.

Acai Bowl Recipe

• 7 ounces frozen unsweetened acai pulp, partially defrosted in refrigerator overnight
• 2 medium ripe frozen bananas
• 1 cup blueberries
• ¾ cup almond milk, or more as needed
• 2 teaspoons honey, or to taste

Topping:

• 1 medium banana, sliced
• 2 tablespoons fresh blueberries, or to taste
• 1 tablespoon pomegranate seeds, or to taste
• 1 tablespoon large coconut flakes, or to taste

Directions

1. Combine acai, bananas, blueberries, almond milk, and honey in a blender. Blend until smooth. Smoothie should have a thick consistency, like frozen yogurt.
2. Pour into two bowls and top with banana slices, blueberries, pomegranate seeds, and coconut.
3. Picnic ready!

Yummy picnic smoothie bowls!