Acai bowl

Source: liverfoundation.org

Presentazione

Piatto unico per colazione preparato con acai, banana, frutti di bosco (come fragole, mirtilli, lamponi), “latte” di mandorle, miele o sciroppo d’acero, granola, cocco, noci, chia, semi di canapa.

Ingredients

for 2 people

2 packs of frozen acai puree (unsweetened, approx. 100 g each)

1 frozen banana, sliced

125 g frozen mixed berries (such as strawberries, blueberries, raspberries) / 4.4 oz

125g unsweetened almond ‘milk’ or any other milk of your choice / 4.4 oz

1 tablespoon of honey or maple syrup

Decorations (optional): granola, fresh sliced fruit (banana, berries, kiwi), coconut flakes, chia seeds, hemp seeds, walnuts, nut butter, etc.

Method

Remove the frozen acai from the freezer and break it into smaller pieces.

In a blender, combine the acai pieces, frozen banana slices, mixed berries, almond “milk,” and honey or maple syrup

Blend at high speed until smooth and creamy

The consistency should be thick.

Pour the acai mixture into a bowl

Decorate as desired.

Allergens

Banana: possible individual intolerance and cross-reaction to latex allergy

Coconut: possible cases of intolerance

Berries: Currants: has an anti-allergic action, Raspberries: possible cross-reaction in case of birch allergy, Blackberries: allergy is very rare. Blueberries: allergy is very rare

Granola: see allergens on the label

Almonds: included among the allergens in EU Regulation 1169/2011; it has cross-reactivity in case of allergy to Birch and Gramineae.

Honey: possible reaction in case of pollen allergy

Walnuts: included among the allergens in EU Regulation 1169/2011

Maple syrup: to be consumed by people with allergies

Hemp seeds: although hemp can rarely cause allergic reactions, both seeds and pollen

Chia seeds: rare cases of allergy and cross-reactivity have been reported in case of allergy to plants of the Lamiaceae family (Mint, Thyme, Lavender, Sage, Basil, Rosemary), in case of allergy to Flax, Sesame, Sunflower seeds, etc.

Notes

To be prepared and handled under strict hygienic conditions.

“Milk” is a very common term but by law it can only be used for the mammary secretion of animals. In fact, in 2017 the Court of Justice of the European Union prohibited the use of the term “milk” for plant products.

It is therefore correct to speak of a drink

The ingredients of the dish bring the following benefits:

Bananas: It has a high content of potassium, an essential mineral that acts significantly on hypertension and related diseases, such as heart attacks and strokes.

They provide folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

Coconut: rich in mineral salts, vitamins, especially B and C, amino acids and an oil with disinfectant properties that assist the functionality of the immune system.

Coconut “milk” has mildly diuretic properties that promote kidney function.

Strawberries: rich in vitamin C, the antioxidant par excellence that fights free radicals and supports the immune system, and mineral salts, vitamins and antioxidants that act as a protection of the cardiovascular system; also suitable for nephropathic patients, useful for the functioning of the liver for the contribution of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants.

They provide folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

Raspberry: rich in sugars, essential oils, anthocyanins, organic acids, vitamins B and C, tannins and pectins, it has a diuretic action promoting kidney function, hypoglycemic and vasoprotective promoting the functionality of the cardiovascular system, antioxidant par excellence that strengthens the immune system. A species that provides folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

Blueberry: rich in antioxidants that counteract free radicals, promoting the functionality of the immune system and that of the cardiovascular system, controlling bad cholesterol and regulating blood pressure. A species that provides folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

Granola: fights tiredness and fatigue, supports liver function, strengthens the immune system.

Almonds: they are a source of Vitamin E which protects the immune system from harmful fatty acids and mineral salts, vitamins and antioxidants that act to protect the cardiovascular system; also suitable for nephropathic patients. Also useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants. Rich in magnesium and omega 3 fatty acids important for regulating mood and cognitive function

Honey: it has a composition that performs anti-anaemic and cardiotropic, detoxifying and protective action on the liver, diuretic.

Walnuts: Zinc carriers, an element favourable to the proper functioning of the immune system; also suitable for nephropathic patients. Useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants. Useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of omega 3 and 6 fatty acids and vitamin E and rich in omega 3 fatty acids that fight the increase in blood pressure and the presence of bad cholesterol. Rich in magnesium and omega 3 fatty acids important for regulating mood and cognitive function

Maple syrup: rich in potassium and calcium, iron, zinc, selenium and B vitamins, it has antioxidant properties favorable to the functioning of the immune system, diuretic and purifying properties.

Acai berries: they have anti-allergic and anti-inflammatory action

Hemp seeds: rich in vitamins, minerals and Omega-3 and Omega-6 they promote the functionality of the cardiovascular, intestinal and muscular systems.

Chia seeds: source of omega 3 and 6 unsaturated fatty acids favorable to the proper functioning of the circulatory system, metabolism, and immune system.

Safety / Intended use

Also intended for subjects with: