Açai - Why it won't make you skinny, but will make you really happy!
So, there's this aweful fad diet going through its phase in America (what else is new?) that claims that a small berry called Açai (pronounced Ah-sigh-EE) will get you skinny through its "ultra high" amount of antioxidents.
Like most fad diets, I hope you are one of the smart folks and can realize that this is not true. Most of these companies keep shipping their products, and will not stop; which means they also keep charging your credit cards, and will not stop.
What is true, however, is that the açai berry is native to central and south america, especially Brazil. They are approximately an inch in diameter and have a large seed in the center. The seed actually takes up more of the berry than the pulp and juice (dailyspark.com). There are many new ads that claim that this berry can be used as a supplement to super-cleanse your system, causing you to loose weight. When I told this to Paulo, he busted out laughing and told his mom, who also burst into laughter.
The açai berry actually is a fatty fruit. It is very caloric; 80 calories per half cup, in fact (dailyspark.com). It is, in fact, high in anti-oxidants and omega 3 and omega 9 fatty acids, which are known to lower cholesterol. It has a low glycemic index to boot, so it won't make your blood sugar skyrocket (www.it-takes-work.com).
While I have been here, however, Açai has become my absolute favorite treat. There is a small shop that sells it as a frozen treat, which seems like something of a mix between ice cream and a smoothie in a bowl, topped with your choice of granola and a fruit. I prefer granola with dried coconut; Paulo's mother enjoys hers with banana, and his father chooses to squeeze lime over his. If I were ever to open a business, I would want to open an açai shop. I've grown to absolutely love this chilled treat, and I wish that I could share some with everyone. Unfortunately, the berry deteriorates extremely quickly and would never make it here and still be usable. It took me a moment, when I first tried it, to decide that I liked it, but it's become even more delectible (and far more healthy) than ice cream. Paulo told me that this frozen treat is a favorite of people that do sports, dancing, or lift weights, as not only is it tasty and mostly healthy, but it replaces the nutrients and energy that they lost from working out. After an hour or two at the gym one day, Paulo and I decided to test this theory; if nothing else, it was nice to have something cold and refreshing to eat after pouring out the steam!
The name of the açai shop.
Like most fad diets, I hope you are one of the smart folks and can realize that this is not true. Most of these companies keep shipping their products, and will not stop; which means they also keep charging your credit cards, and will not stop.
What is true, however, is that the açai berry is native to central and south america, especially Brazil. They are approximately an inch in diameter and have a large seed in the center. The seed actually takes up more of the berry than the pulp and juice (dailyspark.com). There are many new ads that claim that this berry can be used as a supplement to super-cleanse your system, causing you to loose weight. When I told this to Paulo, he busted out laughing and told his mom, who also burst into laughter.
The açai berry actually is a fatty fruit. It is very caloric; 80 calories per half cup, in fact (dailyspark.com). It is, in fact, high in anti-oxidants and omega 3 and omega 9 fatty acids, which are known to lower cholesterol. It has a low glycemic index to boot, so it won't make your blood sugar skyrocket (www.it-takes-work.com).
While I have been here, however, Açai has become my absolute favorite treat. There is a small shop that sells it as a frozen treat, which seems like something of a mix between ice cream and a smoothie in a bowl, topped with your choice of granola and a fruit. I prefer granola with dried coconut; Paulo's mother enjoys hers with banana, and his father chooses to squeeze lime over his. If I were ever to open a business, I would want to open an açai shop. I've grown to absolutely love this chilled treat, and I wish that I could share some with everyone. Unfortunately, the berry deteriorates extremely quickly and would never make it here and still be usable. It took me a moment, when I first tried it, to decide that I liked it, but it's become even more delectible (and far more healthy) than ice cream. Paulo told me that this frozen treat is a favorite of people that do sports, dancing, or lift weights, as not only is it tasty and mostly healthy, but it replaces the nutrients and energy that they lost from working out. After an hour or two at the gym one day, Paulo and I decided to test this theory; if nothing else, it was nice to have something cold and refreshing to eat after pouring out the steam!
The name of the açai shop.
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