Acai

Is anyone here a fan of this stuff? Do you like it for just the taste, or are you one of those hardcore "believers"???

 

I'm a fan of posting diet stuff in the Diet/Supplement forum.

But I'm also a firm believer that acai is overpriced, too rare, and doesn't give you any significant increase in antioxidants over blueberries.

 

Sorry about the Diet/Supplement thing. Acai just sort of goes hand in hand with BJJ. It is pricey, but I think it's pretty delicious. I eat it only occasionally.

 

It's one of the highest anti oxidant food there are, so yeah it's good.

 

I love it.

Too bad its caffeine levels make it a prescription drug here.

 

I've never heard of this. What is it? Where does it grow? What does it taste like? Where can you buy it? Can you buy it fresh? Is that important?

 

acai is a magical fruit used by all TRUE BJJ practioners. It automatically makes you pronouce your "r's" with a "h" and gives you instant street cred.

 

i like the taste, but it's good to know so many people hold it in high regard also:icon_chee

 

for me.. it really helped with my recovery after hard traing scessions.

 

Can't you get some without Guarana?

You're in Norway no?

I might have some hookups for you...

 

Man, I was addicted to the stuff for a long time. I lived in a town that was populated with tons of Brazilians and I could find it everywhere.

Damn expensive though. As far as health goes, I think its more of a placebo.

 

One of the upsides of living in Europe (london) is that Acai is reaadily available in the super market for extremely cheap (relative to the states.) Its no different then buying milk or orange juice and at about $3 for 2 liters you can't go wrong.

 

our academy actually sells the stuff. its great great stuff. tasty as hell and a true superfood.

 

and for the record... its pronounced 'ah sah ee', not 'ah kai' like ive heard so many people say.

 

where can I get me some?

 

Acai is the shiz after a good day of training. There's a big difference between the pure Acai and that concentrate stuff, I've tasted some horrible Acai before. Sambazon got some good smoothie type stuff kind of pricey though.

 

EXACTLY.

There is a big difference in some Ready-to-drink products and using the frozen pulp to make it basically fresh.

Difference in taste and in health benefits.

 

Proof?

I've had it and it tasted pretty terrible and didn't seem to offer any magical 'health benefits'.

It has only 10% more antioxidants than blueberries which are easily consumed by putting them in your oatmeal every morning. So what are the benefits besides a lighter wallet?

 

Well taste is taste, nothing you can do about it.

Of course it doesn't have magical health benefits. Is it healthy? Yes.

There are studies and then there are studies. The one I have seen was done by an independent institute here in Europe.
But I am not here to argue or advertise.

You don't like it, so you don't need to buy it.