Acai Health Watch

Acai Berry need no more introduction as this Brazilian wonder fruit has been recommended by several medical & health experts along with celebrities. It is fairly rich in the antioxidants, healthy fatty acids, vitamins and several other nutrients that are essential for the body. Acai smoothies is one of the best supplements derived out of acai berry fruit which helps in reducing body weight and detoxification of toxins from major organs of the body especially from liver and colon.

Acai is extremely rich in dietary fibers. Therefore, the experts recommend this fruit for the morning and mid day diet. Another fact that you must know is that it has very low shelf value. This berry is processed within 24 hours of its collection. It is freeze dried and turned into a fine powder. Then this powder is used to make capsules, pills, juices and pulp. These juices and pulps have been used in several recipes by Rachel Ray to prepare acai smoothies. The drink is quite beneficial for health in case you take it in the breakfast every morning.

Acai smoothie Recipe

The Ingredients in Acai Smoothies

· Acai fruit powder or juice

· One Banana

· Milk or soy milk

· Vanilla frozen yogurt

· Blender

How to prepare Acai Smoothies

· Pick a standard acai berry juice like mona vie or Bom Dia. In case you pick out a powder, go for Acai Gogo.

· Take 1 cup of acai juice or maybe 1 portion of acai powder and add it to the blender.

· Pour a cup of soy milk in this. This solely depends on your choice & taste. In case you opt for milk, preferable go for the low fat or the non fat milk.

· Slice the full banana into the mix. This would add a sweet flavor and give the drink a creamy texture. Banana is packed with potassium that strengthens your bones and increases the energy levels.

· Now add 1/2 a cup of vanilla flavored frozen yogurt. This also be substituted for low fat frozen yogurt.

· Blend it for around 20 to 30 seconds.

· Pour this into a glass and enjoy the smoothie.