About the Acai Berry

As you may know, we offer acai bowls here at Island Smoothie Cafe. The acai berry is sweet and delicious. It pairs well with just about any fruit. The berry itself is about an inch long and is reddish-purple in [...]

Maca Powder

Grown in the Andes, maca is a root vegetable that is picked, dried, and processed into a powder.   According to folk belief, it is a plant known for its legendary ability to deliver energy, endurance, mental clarity and even [...]

Cacao Powder

According to Elson Hass in his book “Staying Healthy With Nutrition,” cacao provides antidepressant benefits.  He explains that cacao contains the substance phenethylamine, which is a neurotransmitter found in the brain that acts as a mood elevator and natural antidepressant.  [...]

Blackberries

Known as  “Beach Berries” in our family.  The king of the berry family boasts more antioxidants than strawberries, cranberries or blueberries.  Blackberries are considered to be one of the highest antioxidant-level fruits. The Berry Health Benefits Network from Oregon State [...]