Author Melissa Petitto, RD, presents 40 healthy and delicious recipes—accompanied by gorgeous color photography—that include the Brazilian superfruit acai in tasty and unexpected ways. Jam-packed with nutrients and antioxidants, and also low in sugar, the acai berry is the quintessential superfood . Eating acai berries may help improve cholesterol levels , stop cancer cells from forming and spreading, and improve memory and other brain functions. While acai first gained fame as a smoothie ingredient, and has now become a smoothie bowl main star, this superberry can be used in countless ways. After an informative introduction about the acai berry , where to find it , and how to prepare it , find energizing smoothie and smoothie bowl recipes.