These intriguing berries are grown in the amazon and are around 1cm in size. Acai berries are on the list of being gorgeous superfoods due to their remarkable antioxidant content!
FOOD ACTIVES:
Antioxidants including anthocyanin, vitamin A, vitamin C and vitamin E, omega 3 fatty acids, folic acid, calcium, iron, zinc and fibre.
BEAUTY BENEFITS:
Its range of antioxidants, including anthocyanin's makes acai a perfect addition to help prevent signs of ageing. Anthocyanins help to increase the circulation in our bodies meaning more oxygen is supplied to cells. This allows healthy regeneration and repair, creating strong healthy hair cells and sustaining a bright, glowing complexion! This helps to reduce dullness associated with ageing and maintain strong lush hair. They also ward off wrinkles and nourish your brain – allowing you to look and feel young! Omega 3's not only help to plump your skin cells, but also aid your brain by helping keep focus and improve memory.
COOK:
For anyone who doesn’t live locally to acai berries (everyone else), acai can be bought in powder form, frozen or as a juice. Add some powder to your smoothie for a fabulous antioxidant boost!
TIP:
Acai is pronounced ah-sigh-ee and can be bought online. Or try searching the internet to find a local health or supplement store which stock acai.
PRINT TO KEEP HANDY
PRINT this gorgeous 10x15cm beautifood skin food card to keep beauty inspiration at finger tips reach in your kitchen
Step 1. Simply click on the skin food image .
Step 2. Then right click and choose †˜Save image as’ where it will be a JPEG in whichever folder you choose.
Step 3. Open the saved image and print on a postcard size (6†x4†/10cmx15cm) photo paper.
Step 4. Send to printer for your gorgeous skin food card!
Step 5. Display on your fridge file in a A-Z card box in your kitchen.