Is The Acai Berry What Gives Brazilian Women Their Great Bodies?

I read this recently in the Conde Nast Traveler..."the most remarkable local secret for almost all beauty needs is the pulp of the acai berry".

I know that some women are going to read this and be tempted to think that they to will have gorgeous bodies thanks to the acai berry.  I don't think so.

Having been lucky enough to be married to a Brazilian woman, and spending quite a bit of time in Brazil, there is a lot more to great bodies than this little berry. 

Don't get me wrong, I think that there are a lot of benefits from consuming the acai berry, beneficial fats, lots of antioxidants, etc.  I drink an acai smoothie about 4-5 days a week.  I use the powder form from Sambazon. 

In contrast to most American women, most Brazilian women walk a lot more.  They walk from their house to the bus, then walk to work.  Those who live near the beach are often jogging, biking, playing on the beach, or working out in one of the many gyms.

Here in Los Angeles where I live, people drive everywhere.  They walk from their door 8 steps to their car, pass by Starbucks another 20 steps, back into the car, get to work, park as close as possible, walk 20 steps, and sit down at the desk. 

So what's the answer?  If your body isn't that of a Brazilian beach beauty that you desire...get moving.  Train harder, eat smarter, and enjoy life more.  Maybe dancing a little Samba might help too! 

Comments

[cman]

I too am married to a Brazilian woman who has gained weight since she has been in the U.S. from lack of walking, eating U.S. dinners and snacking at night. She is promising to ban sandwiches from our house. lol People don't want to admit that it is their lifestyles that create the problem.

[Coop]

Hi cman,
You hit it right on the head.
Best to the both of you,
Coop

[jj]

whatever, running out to by some berries now! the key is i'd be running, not driving, to the store. hehe!

[Coop]

That'll work JJ

[Dave]

I started taking acai powder about 6 weeks ago and this powder really is great stuff. Does anyone have any good recipes for acai powder? I've heard of powerballs made with acai and condensed milk but dont know how to make it.

http://www.naturallygreen.co.uk/superfoods-acai-powder-c-60_21.html

[Coop]

Hi Dave,
I've never heard of the "powerball" you spoke of. Let me know what you find out.
Coop

[Kat]

I do like the acai juice, and I will admit I do need to do more walking. If only the store that sells the acai weren't so far away.

As for acai powder recipes, there are some at AcaiGogo - http://www.acaigogo.com. I like that powder because it comes in individual packets.