Enjoy Your Acai in Brazil, The Place For Healthy Property Investment
Brazil is suddenly the word on everyones lips. Its the place to live, the place to invest. Home to one of the worlds best climates, it boasts the second greenest city on the globe (Joao Pessoa) and the second-cleanest air, after Antarctica.
And while he Brazilian economy is booming, the rich Amazonian rainforest is blooming. Some of the worlds most health-filled foods are packing some areas of the North from head to toe. A few years ago few had heard of such exotic names as pupunha, grumixama and capuau let alone tasted them. Now however, these fruits have sparked a health food revolution not just in Brazil but also throughout the US and Europe too, and no more so than the aai berry.
The benefits of acai are not a new discovery amongst the Brazilians. It has long been used by those in the know for its nutritional value as well as to enhance physical strength and boost energy levels. The fruit itself is grown on the native Amazonian acai palm and comes in the form of small, purplish berries roughly the size of a blueberry.
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.
Every part of the acai berry is used in Brazil for varying purposes. But it is the skin and pulp of the berry that is the most nutrient rich and widely used in juices, blended smoothie and sodas. Acai na tigela has become almost a national dish, with thousands of dedicated acai cafes springing up from north to south. It consists of a bowl of acai ice cream topped with chopped tropical fruits, granola and honey. This refreshing and nutrient-packed snack is popular any time from breakfast to the early hours and is particularly popular as an energizer after exercise ” another Brazilian national pastime.
Acai is very effectively preserved in a variety of ways. It has become a popular export in the form of seeds, juice, frozen fruit pulp and dried/freeze-dried formats.
Acai s reputation is spreading. It is now a staple on the shelves of health food stores across the US and Europe. It is available as a dietary supplement in capsule, pill and powder form for those wishing to benefit from its anti-ageing qualities and positive effects on the immune system, mental focus and digestion. Its ability to boost energy levels has even led to it being hailed as the new Brazilian Viagra.
So whether you are already a fan or you need convincing and want to try this superfood out for yourself, get down to your nearest juice bar or health food store for your dose of acai today. But take it from me, acai tastes way better on home turf, so why not book your flight to Brazil and give it a try?
This piece 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 more information on investing in North East Brazil.