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As if I thought I couldn't be more hooked on smoothie and açai bowls, this little popular superfood came into my life called Spirulina. If you haven't heard of spirulina before, it is a natural algae powder that is 65% protein and amino acids, has high B-12 content and is extremely high in chlorophyll. The chlorophyll explains its bright grassy green hue. Spirulina has quite a strong taste and a ...
I tried my first açai bowl in Chicago this past year when I stumbled upon Chicago Raw (located at 51 W. Huron St) and when I realized I could make my own for a few dollars cheaper, I became an açai addict. At Whole Foods, the lovely brand Sambazon sells juices, sorbets, frozen smoothie packs and açai powder. I've only tried the smoothie packs when making my smoothie bowls instead of the actual ...
