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Are acai bowls from Playa Bowls healthy? ›

Playa Bowls are a healthy treat full of vitamins, nutrients, and antioxidants as opposed to ice cream or a big slice of pizza.

You read that right — the acai we create *ourselves* comes straight from Brazil, is stored for 21 days maximum, and contains 70% of the berry's pulp (aka the skin of the berry. Like wine, the acai you eat comes from the skin of the fruit).

Playa Bowls is not exactly the cheapest place around, their bowls range from $9-$11. But at least for me, it's worth it since the food is fresh, healthy, and extremely good. I would rather spend ten dollars on an acai bowl then five dollars at McDonalds any day.

For customers overwhelmed by the sheer multitude of choices, Playa Bowls offers fun and funky menu items, such as the Electric Mermaid, which is a pitaya blend topped with granola, kiwi, pineapple, mango, coconut flakes and honey. And, Patterson added, samples are always available.

Sounds pretty nutritious, right? Here's the catch. When you add all of the toppings suddenly your bowl of healthy goodness could easily contain over 500 calories and 40-90 grams of sugar. This is why consuming acai bowls should be an occasional indulgence not part of your everyday diet.

They contain numerous nutrients, including protein, heart-healthy fat, and fiber. You'll also get some vitamins and minerals, such as potassium, calcium, and vitamins B1 and B6. While some claim that acai promotes weight loss, there is currently no evidence to support this.

The cost of acai is attributed to several factors. Firstly, the berries are harvested in the Amazon rainforest, which can be a labor-intensive process. Additionally, the berries are highly perishable, requiring them to be processed (usually frozen or dried) soon after harvesting to preserve their nutrients and flavor.

With its higher sugar content, pitaya is going to be a little sweeter and is comparable to kiwi in taste and texture. Acai, on the other hand, has a flavor profile reminiscent of blackberries. Of course, both are delicious, especially when served in a bowl with bananas, strawberries, coconut flakes, and Nutella.

Take your pick from our delicious and satisfying Bae Bowl which is made with Half Playa Pitaya and Half Stupid Cupid Base, topped with blueberry flax granola, strawberries, coconut flakes, goji berries, and pitaya infused white chocolate drizzle.

On the outside, it has a bright pink hue covered with green scales (always a crowd-pleaser when it shows up at a party). On the inside, it tastes like a blend of kiwi and pear (yum!). This delicious combo is why organic, pure pitaya is a proprietary item made for all of our Playa Babes and Bros.

What is in the coconut base at Playa Bowls? ›

Playa bowls Coconut base 1 Thai coconut milk unsweetened 1 non ripen Frozen banana small size 1/4 cup honey 1/2 Coconut water Open the can of the Thai coconut milk and pour it into ice cube trays. Cut up the banana as well and freeze these over night.

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Thanks to its high levels of antioxidants and phytochemicals, acai berries are believed to offer many benefits. These include: Heart health, by improving cholesterol levels. Cognitive function, by fighting inflammation and oxidation in brain cells.

The only edible part on the berry itself is the skin which surrounds a large seed. Pure acai has a very earthy, bitter taste and is naturally very low in sugar filled with fiber and healthy fats. This skin of the berry is called pulp which is what the acai that fills our bowls is made from.

Açaí Bowl: High in antioxidants, beneficial for combating oxidative stress. The blend of vitamins, along with potent antioxidants, underscores why açaí berries hold a coveted spot in the realm of superfoods. Vanilla Ice Cream: Minimal vitamins and low antioxidant content.

Smoothie Bowls Provide Much More Than Protein

Juice It Up!'s Protein Açaí Bowl contains açaí berries, which are a trending superfood today. A superfood is traditionally a nutritionally-dense food that provides powerful sources of antioxidants, healthy fats, vitamins, minerals, and other health promoting qualities.