It seems that Brazil is the place to watch. Its economy is thriving, its property market is booming and more and more tourists are choosing to experience its delights than ever before.
Brazil is also home to some of the most healthy and exotic foods available, no more so than the famous Amazon region where the trees of the rainforest simply groan under the weight of hundreds of different types of tropical fruit. Many of these have been discovered to offer significant health benefits and suddenly names such as pupunha, capuau and grumixama are tripping off peoples tongues in juice bars and cafs from North to South. It is the aai berry, though, that is unarguably responsible for the Brazilian health food revolution that is taking not just Brazil but also the US by storm.
Acais health properties are legendary. It has been used for centuries by Brazilians for its ability to enhance physical strength, provide energy and deliver high nutritional content to their diet. The acai fruit is a small purple berry about the size of a blueberry and is derived from the acai palm that is native to the Amazon.
Since its discovery by the rest of the world, acai has been hailed as the planets most-super superfood. It is one of the most nutrient-rich examples found anywhere, packed full of antioxidants, phytonutrients, anthocyanins, amino acids, essential omegas, fibers and protein. And recent research even shows that it potentially has the ability to fight cancer cells.
Acais most common incarnation is in juice blends, smoothies and other drinks, made using the nutrient-rich berry pulp. It has also become a highly-popular ice cream flavour. It is so popular that in recent years thousands of dedicated aai ice cream parlours have opened up across the country. Acai na tigela (acai in a bowl) is a popular snack at any time of day, comprising a bowl of acai-based ice cream swathed in fresh fruits, honey and granola and often accompanied by other tropical flavours such as capuau for an extra-special energy kick.
Acai deteriorates rapidly after harvest, however it lends itself very effectively to a number of means of preservation and is exported as seeds or in juice, frozen fruit pulp, dried and freeze dried formats.
Across the US and Europe, health food stores and the health conscious are waking up to the potential of acai and it is increasingly being used in capsule, pill and powder format for use as a dietary supplement. Its many benefits are certainly compelling ” boosting of immune function, mental focus, energy levels and a healthy digestive tract, not to mention its anti-ageing qualities. It has even earned itself the alternative name of the Brazilian Viagra!
As an aai convert, I firmly believe in a daily dose of this remarkable little berry. In fact I can almost feel the withdrawal symptoms if I miss my morning helping of acai na tigela. So why not book a flight to Brazil and find out for yourself just how good this thing tastes on home turf?
This article was written by Ginny Naish the Marketing Director of Property Dreams Brazil, a real estate consultancy based in Joao Pessoa, Paraiba. Property Dreams Brazil can provide consultancy services with regard to property investment, land, re-location and property marketing. Please visit Property Dreams Brazil for additional information on investing in North East Brazil.
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