Friday, May 14, 2010

The world of Acai lies before me.



I will admit....when there is a fad diet, pill, workout or product I usually just smirk about it and move on. There has been in my lifetime a few things that have come into my life from a "fad" appearance but in fact has been around for ages...I just didnt know about it. Kombucha for example is one of them. All of a sudden I was hearing "kombucha this and kombucha that". I went to the co op and there it was. I got a bottle and tried it. I was hooked and the "fad" kombucha craze came and went in my small town. Yes, the co op still sells it and yes it is still a talked about item but not like before. I now make it myself and wouldn't go a week without my fizzy friend. Acai was the same for me. The first time I herd about the Acai berry was on Oprah. She was raving about the benefits and I was intrigued. Acai seemed to be right next to the Hoodia craze. I remember when they both seemed to be in almost everything (Acai more so than hoodia). I was amazed to see just how many people were excited about this purple berry and what it had to offer. Unlike other diet crazes and fad products this one was actually healthy for you so I decided I would try it out. I then set out to find the best company with the best Acai berries and products to offer. So what is Acai anyway? Well, I will tell you!


Açaí is a Brazilian berry original from the Amazon Region that is considered to be one of nature's most complete and healthy foods. The açaí berry is loaded with antioxidants, amino acids, essential omegas, fibers and proteins. Some of the health benefits associated with the acai berry are: increase in sustained energy, healthy cholesterol support, improvement of digestive system, strengthening immune system, among others. Oprah's website described acai as "one of the most nutritious and powerful foods in the world...", while the book, The Perricone Promise, calls it the "nature's perfect energy fruit."

Why Açaí Roots?Acai Roots is a full line of delicious and healthy acai berry products, formulated to exacting standards by local Brazilians from Rio de Janeiro, who were born and raised on Açaí. Our Açaí is considered the "cream of the crop" of açaí in Brazil. Our wild harvested açaí comes from the State of Para, where Brazil produces its darkest purple, and highest quality of açaí. Açai Roots ™ is simply the best 100% Natural açaí available anywhere! The sustainable harvesting of the acai berry helps protect the Amazon Forest and support local communities. Acai is loaded with antioxidants (considerably more than pomegranate, blueberries and grapes). Antioxidants are molecules that may protect cells from the damage caused by unstable molecules known as free radicals. Free radical damage may lead to cancer. Antioxidants interact with and stabilize free radicals and may prevent some of the damage free radicals otherwise might cause. Acai also carries lots of fibers, healthy monounsaturated fats, iron and amino acids.Acai is considered by many doctors and specialists the most powerful fruit on earth due to its great concentration of antioxidants, essential omegas, proteins, dietary fiber and other vitamins and enzymes. Combined with proper diet and exercise the acai berry can be an outstanding weight loss aid. Acai works very well to help your body function better, process food easier, and burn fat more efficiently. At Acai Roots they promote a whole lifestyle change including regular physical activities (sports), balanced diet with lots of acai in order to obtain significant better health and weight loss. Acai is loaded with antioxidants, about 20 times more than red wine, which helps fight aging. I mean....what more could I ask for?!? I knew when I found Acai Roots I knew that they would be the company to go to for the purest form of Acai. I am just so glad that I did my research!


They are Extremely professional people. Friendly and Fun,very committed to results. There approach is "Whatever it takes" attitude which is the right kinda attitude to have! Their Core Values are * Integrity* Honesty* Persistence* Service* Quality* Results.

Deal! So first up:Organic Acai powder, which made my regular smoothies....spectacular!



Packed with natural potent antioxidants and healthy omegas from the Amazon Rain forest, our pure acai powder pouches are a great way to take your daily antioxidants, and boost your energy naturally. Unlike other acai berry extracts (4:1), Acai Roots Pure freeze dried acai powder is extracted from the acai berry using cutting edge low temperature technology, which preserves the majority of antioxidants and nutrients found in the acai berry. Other extracts are not as effective because they utilize heat (spray drying) along with additional carriers, causing the elimination of most health benefits of the acai berry. Our organic freeze dried powder is the ideal to make smoothies, mix with your favorite juice or even water. Also available in capsules and energy concentrate.
Benefits
Antioxidants
Natural Energy
Polyphenols
Omegas (3,6,9)
Trace Minerals
Vitamins
Essential Amino Acids
Suggested Uses
Smoothies
Shakes
Yogurt
Granola
Desserts
Coffee Applications
Tea Applications

It was awesome and made my smoothie dream worthy!

1/2 cup Almond Milk (vanilla)
1 table spoon of Acai powder
1 cup of blueberries
1 handful of spinach
1/2 cup of greek yogurt
ice and a dash of cinnamon
That easy but oh so good!
Next up was the Acai pills! I have been totally spoiled by Acai Roots and they have given me some GREAT things. I LOVED the Acai in pill form!

Pure Acai Powder in pills - made with the highest quality Pure Freeze Dried Acai Powder, our Açaí Capsules are on the most convenient ways to take your antioxidants. Packed with natural potent antioxidants and healthy omegas from the Amazon Rainforest, our pure acai capsules are a great and convenient way to take your daily antioxidants, and boost your energy naturally. Unlike other acai berry extracts (4:1), Acai Roots Pure freeze dried acai is extracted from the acai berry using cutting edge low temperature technology, which preserves the majority of antioxidants and nutrients found in the acai berry. Other extracts are not as effective because they utilize heat (spray drying) along with additional carriers, causing the elimination of most health benefits of the acai berry.
Benefits
Antioxidants
Natural Energy
Polyphenols
Omegas (3,6,9)
Trace Minerals
Essential Amino Acids
Features
Convenient Tablets
High concentration of antioxidants
Supports Weight Loss
No Caffeine or Sugar
No Carriers or Preservatives
Pure Freeze Dried Acai Powder in Caps



I started taking these right away and could tell a difference in about three days. It's no joke...great energy and a great product. Especially if you are on the go and don't have time to make a smoothie or Acai bowl.



Last but certainly not least they have these handy little guys. Acai Roots™ nex4 Acai Energy Shot is a refreshing and naturally energetic combination of some of the most powerful and exotic Super Foods on Earth: Açaí + Acerola + Green Tea + Guaraná. Packed with antioxidants, natural energy and vitamins, nex4™ provides sustained natural energy.Take your nex4™ hours to the nex4™ level!
Why?
Antioxidants
Natural Energy
Polyphenols
Omegas (3,6,9)
Essential Amino Acids
Trace Minerals
Vitamins
When?
Take a shot Before Work
Take a shot Before Workout
Take a shot Before Class
Take a shot Before Party
Take a shot On the GO
Take a shot Next day
Take your day to nex4Lev


Ok, so I dont really need to take energy shots. Anyone that knows me knows that I am a energy freak! I have enough energy for two people! I did however try these and it gave me a different type of energy. I was very scared honestly. I had the bottle in my hand and thought "what if I drink this and it has me jacked up for hours." Flashes of truck stops and "5 hour energy shots" while on tour with my rock band was going through my head. Back in the day I would guzzle one of those to get through weeks (literally) of no sleep and to drive though the night or get through a show. Dude...so glad those days are over. Fun, yes but never again. Needless to say this was not trucker speed. This was a vitamin that had some great living elements. I felt really good all day and also felt as though I could concentrate better. This is just me though :)


Acai Roots Rocks! If you are lookin to add some Acai into your life and dont know where to go for the purest form, this is it! Go to:




They have so much information on their site! It is loaded with info, recipes, products and links. You will not have one question un answered once you go to the site. They worked with me very well. The customer service was outstanding and Rodrigo was awesome. I got my box in the mail quickly and I know that if I needed him I would get a response in no time. Let me know if you have tried Acai before and what company you like...If you haven't already tried Acai Roots...you should! I am turning purple as we speak! It's not just a berry...it's a lifestyle.


-Heather