It has been a while since we have shared a recipe with our blog followers, so we decided to contact CHEF ROOTS and ask him to come up with two delicious summer recipes for us. The outcome? Check it out. CHEF ROOTS created a fantastic Acai Roots Milkshake recipe (what a perfect summer dessert!) and a cocktail recipe (for those who are 21 years old and above).   Recipe #1: ACAI ROOTS MILKSHAKE” 3 Scoops of Vanilla Ice Cream 7...

Oh the Summer… Days are longer and the nights are shorter, higher temperatures, frequent outdoor activities, get together with friends and family members, vacation,  and much more. What a great season this is. Because of all listed above however, summer is also the season where we normally consume more energy. And because of this higher energy consumption we should also be more careful about how we replenish our body, keep cool and well hydrated. The Brazilian berry nutritional value is...

Acai Roots Community, Did you hear about our new collaboration with Carlsbad surf brand REEF, yet? We (Acai Roots + REEF) have partnered together in a new social and sustainable project. One of Reef’s new sandals, Ah-Sy-Ee (please see picture), is adorned with acai seeds supplied by Acai Roots™, and we are donating 100% of net profits (from the sales of the seeds to Reef) to Rhythm of Hope, a non-profit with strong presence in Brazil. Acai Roots™ has been...

Congratulations to Acai Roots Team Member, Gillian Gibree, for taking 1st place in the SUP Relay, and 5th place in the Woman’s Elite Race, at the 2011 Battle of the Paddle. Well-done, Gillian! The 2011 Battle of the Paddle, which took place in Oahu, Hawaii, May 14 and 15, once again lived up to its name. After last year’s event success, and the ongoing phenomenal growth in the sport, this year’s Battle of the Paddle was highly anticipated, and did...

Acai Roots™ announced this week the newest addition of its popular frozen smoothie pouch line: Brazilian Style (Acai + Guarana) Energy Blend, the second Acai Roots smoothie pouch flavor. Our co-founder and sales director, Marco Rega, shared his thoughts about the company’s new product. “This new product takes us back to our roots, since it literally recreates the experience people have with acai in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where it is normally blended with guarana.” Like all Acai Roots products,...

Rhythm of Hope, a non-profit organization which Acai Roots partners with, has been doing outstanding social work in Brazil for years. Among many of the projects ROH has worked on and currently manages, is School Didá, where young women and girls benefit from a remarkable effort that the institution continues to support. Among many activities at School Didá, these young woman and girls have a chance to learn percussion and dance. School Didá is located within a region known as...

With spring upon us and summer right around the corner, our Acai Mocha Frappe is a perfect option! A delicious, healthy and refreshing drink to start your day with (or at any time). Check out this tasty creation and enjoy it at the convenience of your home. What to use? ACAI MOCHA FRAPPE INGREDIENT LIST: 6oz Acai Juice; 3oz of soy milk; 3oz french vanilla creamer; 2 table spoons of coffee; 3oz chocolate cocoa powder; 1 tea spoon of vanilla...

This month, Acai Roots is celebrating 5 months as a BBB member in style, with an A Rating – which illustrates well our commitment to providing great (and credible) service to consumers and society. For those not so familiar with the Better Business Bureau (BBB), its primary objective is to promote a fair and efficient marketplace, so that buyers and sellers can trust one another (“Start With Trust”). BBBs collect and report information on business reliability, alert the public to...

Royler Gracie continues to travel around the world in his mission to “spread the knowledge” of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Recently, Royler visited many Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academies across the United States. The Acai Roots™ Team Member gave several seminars, special classes, and shared many stories about himself, his family, his lifestyle and more. Royler also never forgets to remind practitioners of the importance of their diet. “I always mention how important it is to eat right. My father always said: ‘You are...

In an effort to raise money and awareness to the on-going crisis in Japan, Acai Roots™ Team Member, Gillian Gibree, recently decided to take a step forward. The Stand Up Paddle professional, recently donated money raised from private Stand Up Paddle Yoga Lessons to a special event that took place at the Surf Indian, a surf shop & art gallery in San Diego (CA). Many items were auctioned off from shapers, artists, and business including Skip Frye, Julie Cox, Kassia...