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To help me re-energize and refresh from the holidays and the out-of-the-norm eating that comes with along with it, I created this delicious “Bounce-Back” Vitality Bowl filled with healthy proteins, good fats, fibre, and Mann’s Veggie Slaw Power Blend.This bowl is loaded with healthy fats, protein, vitamins, minerals and has a great combination of tastes and textures. Definitely a meal that will put some bounce in your step and inspire you to try out some of the other Mann’s veggie slaw blends!

For the dressing, I whipped up a tasty and slightly sweet Creamy Apricot Ginger Dressing that brings in more healthy fats, flavour, and the added detoxifying benefits of ginger and lemon.My “Bounce-Back” Vitality Bowl is not about getting “back” to a pre-holiday weight or shifting to eating ONLY healthy foods, rather it’s a way to put some “bounce back… in your step” by energizing your body with good nutrition and amazing flavour. This bowl will help boost your digestive system, stabilize blood sugar levels to prevent cravings, and inspire you to continue with the trend of eating well and caring for your amazing body.

I finally feel like I’m back in my groove as I was out of commission at New Years because of that nasty cold and flu bug that was going around. As much as I was hoping to start the New Year off with a bang, I had no choice but to take it easy and give myself a little TLC, which in hindsight, is never a bad thing! Although I have been taking it pretty slow over the past couple of weeks I have still been focusing on eating super nourishing foods, getting lots of hydration, good sleep, and my daily “chill” time as I posted earlier, these are my main goals for 2018.The Power Blend with kale, kohlrabi, Brussels sprouts, Napa cabbage, carrots and broccoli gave me the perfect base to build my delicious Bounce-Back Vitality Bowl. I added in filling farro, an ancient grain loaded with B vitamins, iron, fibre, and energizing carbohydrates, along with avocado, walnuts, hemp seeds, dried apricots, chicken breast, and mint!

The best part of this bowl is that it’s incredibly easy to make and creates leftovers that can be kept in the fridge and enjoyed for days to come. I love making big salads and vitality bowls on a Sunday to enjoy for lunch during the week ahead as a big time-saver!Christal is the creator of Nutrition in the Kitch. She’s a Certified Nutritional Consultant, twice published author, gluten and dairy free recipe developer, food photographer, speaker, wife, and mama. Christal loves good food, all things wellness, and loves to travel. Her wellness philosophy is centred around balance and sustainable health, life’s way too short for boring diets and restriction!

If you buy a blend—like Sambazon’s acai and guarana, you may find that it’s more palatable on its own, as it contains added sugar. That changes the nutrition info a bit and adds 30 calories and 12 grams of added sugar.

As much as acai has superfruit status, there are actually no studies that say acai on its own can improve your health, according to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health. That doesn’t mean that acai isn’t worth eating—it’s a good source of fiber and contains small amounts of calcium, potassium and vitamin A—but it’s not a magic antidote for health problems or weight loss.

The taste isn’t the traditionally sweet-tart berry that you’re probably used to. Some people describe the taste as earthy; a bit like tea. Harrington calls it a cross between blackberries and unsweetened chocolate.To keep calories and sugar in check, Harrington suggests considering the base of your bowl first. “If it’s packed with acai and other fruit, maybe skip fruit to add on top and opt for healthy fats like chopped nuts or chia seeds,” she says. Packaged granola can be another sugary addition, so if you’re looking to limit your sugar intake, leave the granola off the bowl or add a small sprinkle. You can also make your own granola and control the amount of sugar per serving.Usually, the base of the bowl is made from acai. These deep purple berries native to tropical Central and South America are packed with powerful antioxidants called anthocyanins, explains Harrington. You wouldn’t simply eat them if you were to come upon them in the wild. “To make acai berries edible, they’re soaked to soften the tough outer skin and then mashed to form a dark purple paste,” she explains.Lisa Valente is a registered dietitian and nutrition editor. She studied at the University of Vermont, where she completed her undergraduate studies in nutrition, food science and dietetics, and attended the dietetic internship program at Massachusetts General Hospital to become a registered dietitian. She went on to earn a master’s degree in nutrition communication from the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University. She was a nutrition editor at EatingWell for eight years. Prior to EatingWell, Lisa worked as a research dietitian at Griffin Hospital in Connecticut and also taught cooking and nutrition classes. She was a featured speaker at the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics annual Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo (FNCE) in 2017.You can pack a lot into a smoothie bowl in the base and on top. That might include various fruits (berries, sliced bananas, mango, kiwi), nuts and seeds (slivered almonds, chia, hemp), nut butters, chocolate pieces or cacao nibs, coconut flakes, granola and honey on top. “While the average acai bowl is packed with antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, fruits, protein and healthy fats, it can also be very calorically dense if not made mindfully,” says Harrington. Plus, if acai is blended with juice or sweetened nut milk and then topped with sugary toppings (like granola, chocolate pieces, sweetened coconut or honey), the resulting bowl can have a lot of sugar in it.Because fresh acai would never make it to your grocery store, you can buy it as a frozen puree, powder or juice, says Harrington. And that’s exactly what happens when you get an acai bowl: The base of the thick smoothie portion of the bowl is made by blending frozen acai puree, sometimes on its own or in combination with other fruits, she says. A fruit blend will likely taste sweeter, especially if acai is mixed with juice.

No doubt the smoothie-in-a-bowl trend continues, including acai bowls (and their cousin, dragon fruit bowls, but that’s a discussion for a different day). “In simple terms, an acai bowl is a very thick smoothie with toppings that you eat with a spoon,” says Julie Harrington, RD, chef and author of The Healing Soup Cookbook. “The trend started when the acai berry was categorized as a superfood,” she says.When you visit the site, Dotdash Meredith and its partners may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. Cookies collect information about your preferences and your devices and are used to make the site work as you expect it to, to understand how you interact with the site, and to show advertisements that are targeted to your interests. You can find out more about our use, change your default settings, and withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future by visiting Cookies Settings, which can also be found in the footer of the site.

Acai bowls can be a great way to get antioxidant-packed fruit into your day. However, Harrington says that the trend has driven supercharged acai bowls that are blended with juice and other fruit and then heavily topped with things like granola or honey, which can pack a lot of added sugar. Read the ingredient list if you’re ordering one and stay mindful of toppings to build a good-for-you bowl.

Acai bowls are gorgeous—purple and brimming with toppings like cubed mango, granola and shredded coconut. You see people digging in with a spoon and they’re dubbed as nutritious, but are they really?We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. The consent submitted will only be used for data processing originating from this website. If you would like to change your settings or withdraw consent at any time, the link to do so is in our privacy policy accessible from our home page..

Vitality Bowls has made it easy for you to enjoy a superfood meal with its healthy ingredients and vibrant atmosphere. These healthy bowls feature organic acai berries and are topped with various superfoods. Whether you’re looking for a quick snack or a nutritious meal, Vitality Bowls is the perfect place for you. Read on for Vitality-specific nutrition facts for each of the cafe’s unique menu options.Go for unsweetened acai berry puree if you can, and look for bowls that have fewer of the ingredients or toppings that will add to the sugar levels. When buying acai bowls outside, ask what goes into it.

In addition, overconsumption of sugar, whether from natural or artificial sources, can put you at risk of becoming overweight and obese, which could lead to increased risk of Type 2 diabetes.

At outlets where you can create your own bowl, limit the amount of fruit including the acai to one cup and choose vegetables such as zucchini or cauliflower. Avoid overly sweet toppings.However, that’s not to say you have to forgo these potential sugar bombs completely. Here are some practical tips on how to enjoy acai bowls healthily:

Considering that an average Singaporean man and woman needs approximately 2,200kcal and 1,800kcal respectively per day to maintain a healthy body weight, acai bowls may not be as healthy as they appear to be.

Acai berries are rich in antioxidants, fibre, amino acids and plant compounds known as phytochemicals. Nutritionally, 100g of frozen pulp on average contains:However, while the data is encouraging, experts agree that more research is needed hence it’s important to practice moderation in your consumption of acai berries. At the end of the day, it’s better to consume a balanced diet comprising a variety of whole foods, with fruits and vegetables of various colours.

Acai bowls contain puree and fruit that have been blended together, hence the fibre is lost and you may not be as full as if you ate the fruit whole. This may result in overeating and consuming more calories than you can burn if you’re not careful!

Acai bowls are essentially a base of pureed or blended acai berries, usually mixed with other fruits to achieve the desired texture, and topped with your choice of more fruits and grains. They are certainly a visual and flavour upgrade from bland bowls of oatmeal and arguably a healthier breakfast choice than, say, kaya toast or roti prata.

An average-sized acai bowl can have anywhere from 21 – 62g of sugar per serving. The World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends adults and children to keep their sugar intake at no more than 10% of their total energy intake, which is roughly 45g for a 1,800kcal diet, to reduce risks of overweight, obesity and tooth decay. In addition, acai bowls contain puree and fruit that have been blended together, so the fibre is lost and you may not be as full as if you ate the fruit whole. This may result in overeating and consuming more calories than you can burn if you’re not careful! Success Studio is a boutique fitness studio in Charlottesville, VA that specializes in high-touch personal training. We place no limitations on who we serve, but our primary focus is creating a safe place for individuals middle-aged and older to thrive.Can you enjoy an acai bowl every once in a while? For sure. But you shouldn’t be eating them for breakfast or lunch several times per week. A smarter approach might involve replacing desserts like ice cream or frozen yogurt with an occasional acai bowl. You also have the option of making your own acai bowl, allowing you to better control the ingredients and sugar totals. So, if you were thinking about doing a smoothie or juice cleanse to “detox” your system this New Year’s – simply adding more whole fruits and veggies to your diet will be a better choice.

On their own, these native South American berries taste bitter. This is why commercial bowl brands tend to add artificial syrups and sugar in the recipe to mask the taste or mix them with a large quantity of bananas. The mixture may also be blended with sweetened soy or almond milk, and fruit juice, which further increases the sugar levels. Add the natural sugars of the added fruit toppings you could be dangerously close to consuming anywhere from 21 – 62g of sugar per serving and approximately 1,000 calories per acai bowl! This makes the nutrient-dense acai bowl potentially a pitfall to sabotage your weight loss progress.Much like the acai bowl, “smoothies enjoy a “health halo” that can be misleading,” says registered and licensed dietitian nutritionist, Sarah B. Krueger. “It’s very likely that you are getting more calories and sugar when you drink a smoothie than when eating whole fruits or vegetables.” This is because the fiber in whole fruit acts as a net to slow down the process by which the body turns sugar from food into blood sugar, and though the smoothie still contains fiber, it has been pulverized during the blending process. As a result you’re likely to feel hungrier again sooner after drinking the smoothie than you would have had you eaten the same fruits and vegetables whole. “But,” says Krueger, “the bottom line is quantity, and people are often consuming a 20- or 24-fluid-ounce smoothie. That’s a lot.” Acai (ah-sigh-EE) bowls are gorgeous, to be sure: purple and brimming with toppings like kiwi, granola, and shredded coconut. You see people digging in with a spoon—and they’re dubbed as a health food, but are they really? Consuming too much sugar has been linked to obesity, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and other negative health outcomes. While acai bowls have a lot of good things inside them, their typical sky-high sugar total cannot be overlooked. Other dishes, such as steel-cut oats topped with fresh fruit, offer similar nutrients without the startling amount of sugar.According to the Mayo Clinic, acai berries are higher in antioxidants than other popular berries such as cranberries, blueberries, and strawberries. They are also high in fiber, calcium, and vitamin A. Acai berries have been widely marketed as a “superfood” due to their extremely high antioxidant and phytochemical content. However, the National Institutes of Health states that “very little research has been done in people on the health effects of acai products.”When you consider that many people eat acai bowls for breakfast, the sugar content becomes even more concerning. Many people might think eating an acai bowl is a “healthy choice” that gives them license to indulge in junk food later in the day, exacerbating the problem. “You should really look at acai bowls as more of an occasional treat, not something you’d have as a meal,” Ilana Muhlstein, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist at UCLA. “Acai bowls can have 50 grams of sugar [the equivalent of 12 teaspoons], or double what the American Heart Association recommends for women for an entire day.”Since franchising began in 2014, Vitality Bowls has seen significant growth with more than 40 cafés open and in development. Today, Vitality Bowls is redefining the fast casual healthy food restaurant sector every day at each of its locations across the country.

Additional antioxidant-rich menu items include smoothies, fresh juices, soups, salads, and paninis. All items on the menu are made fresh and in non-cross-contamination kitchens to ensure that those with food allergies will feel safe eating at Vitality Bowls. No ingredient fillers such as ice, frozen yogurt, added sugar, or artificial preservatives are used, giving the purest taste possible to each item.BY KSNV-TV – Some of us think that eating healthy is either boring or difficult … but with today’s guests, eating well is exciting because it’s delicious!

Some of the featured menu items include Energy Acai Bowls, Superfood Waffles, and Eggninis — including one made with white bread, organic cage-free egg, pesto, spinach, and mozzarella cheese.

They created the company because of a strong commitment to bring health and wellness to every community across the country through fresh, high-quality superfoods. This philosophy has guided everything they do and they hope to instill the same health-minded values to employees and customers.Let’s look at protein. A typical smoothie bowl has only about 6 grams, or the amount you’d get from eating one large egg. We like to tell our patients to aim for about 20-30 grams of protein per meal. Protein helps keep you fuller longer and can help you reduce your appetite and eat fewer calories overall. For a protein boost, add some protein powder or chopped nuts or seeds to your bowl.

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.