Why I like Sambazon

Written by Forrest Shearer

Sambazon is about inspiring Artists, Athletes, and Activists that all share a unique love for Mother Nature. Our planet is at a crucial stage, things must change for the better.

Snow is the raddest thing ever, it brings me closer to the mountains and all things connected. I'm just a snowboarder, this is my only area of influence. When you think about it , who's better suited to look after our mountains than snowboarders? Be yourself think outside the box, in snowboarding there are no rules! Happy Boarding!

Consciousness starts within, Drink Sambazon!

The Forest:

2 packs Sambazon Açaí Original
1 cup soy milk
1 banana
2 scoops frozen blueberries
1 avocado
1 scoop protein
Coconut sprinkled on top

Amazon Energy Going Big

Written by Jeremy Black, VP Marketing


Well it’s been almost 1 year since we launched our organic Amazon Energy drink and the feedback from our friends and athletes is that it’s the best energy drink on the planet. Not only does it taste great, but it also delivers a real deal energy boost without all the jitters and artificial stuff you’ll get from other energy drinks. That’s because it’s made from all organic fruit juices and stimulating botanicals, and although it’s only being sold in select locations like Whole Foods Markets and other select fine retailers, it’s creating quite a buzz out there as a great pre-workout energizer, afternoon pick me up or cocktail mixer.


Here’s a few highlights from the last year:



Zdeno Chara, Captain of the top rated Boston Bruins showing us what get’s him amped up for a game.






Sambazon Ambassador Pro Skateboarder Bob Burnquist went huge and won the gold medal at ESPN’s X games fueled by Amazon Energy.










The possibilities are endless when it comes to making cocktails with AE.




Look for giant end cap displays like this one from Whole Foods in NYC ----Amazon Energy is on a special deal now through February 3rd 2 cans for $3!!!!!

We’re going to spread the love by adding some new flavors this year so look for news on those soon.



- Jeremy

Real Deal Açaí Blog Series: Part 3 – The Rio Diet

Get with the Rio Diet ™

Rio de Janiero... A land of beautiful beaches and even more beautiful bodies. What makes the people of Rio so attractive? Their passion for life and rich culture for sure! However, spend enough time in Rio and you’ll begin to understand that the Rio glow is a result of more than just positive attitude... Their diet consists of light, energizing and inspiring foods that help sustain an active, healthy lifestyle.

The Rio Diet™ has several simple but key components. Each one reinforces the other. First, eat fresh, nutrient dense foods like organic fruits and vegetables, lean proteins, healthy fats and whole grains - avoiding refined sugars, processed foods and artificial additives. Secondly, eat light. When you’re eating nutrient dense foods a little goes a long way. Third, find a source of exercise you truly love and play daily.

It’s no wonder Açaí is Rio’s #1 superfood and a daily staple in their diet thanks to it’s dense nutrients (antioxidants, healthy omegas) and it’s super easy to digest (doesn’t weigh you down). You’ll find people eating an açaí bowl or drinking an açaí smoothie for breakfast, after a workout or as a healthy snack. An Açaí lifestyle is a healthy lifestyle.

Following the lead of our friends in Rio will certainly help you look and feel your best.

Here’s a Rio Diet™ inspired superfoood smoothie for ya. Keep your eyes peeled for more Rio Diet™ related tips and recipes – coming soon!

10oz Coconut Water
1 Pack Sambazon Pure Acai
1 Organic Banana
3/4 cup frozen, Organic Mango
Manitoba Harvest brand Hemp Protein Powder


Your Friend,

-skanda

Bethany, Fueled by Açaí

Hi everyone! This is my first blog and I am happy to share with you my love for açaí and how it helps me as a health conscious pro surfer. In late September through mid October, I took a trip for 2 competitions to the home of açaí - Brazil! I always love going there and eating the local Açaí Bowls, but honestly, they're hardly ever better than my home-made Sambazon Açaí bowls & smoothies! After Brazil, I came home and headed to Oahu to start training for the Triple Crown competitions. I eat Sambazon Açaí pretty much everyday I can! It's great for when I'm training cause it gives me that extra boost of energy I need to push myself as an athlete. Açaí is known for its high level of antioxidants; and, since I'm in the sun so much, I think its very important to get antioxidants internally to help against all the exposure to the sun’s UVB and UVA rays that I get! Sadly, at the Haleiwa WQS event, I didn't make it far enough to qualify for the WCT in 2009. But that doesn't change my motivation and drive to go for it again next year! Thanks for checking this out, I hope you get to enjoy açaí as much as I do!

aloha,
Bethany

Active Smoothie Recipe

1 Sambazon Pure or Original Açaí Smoothie pack (depending on how sweet you want it)
1 frozen Banana
3tbs Spirulina
4tbs Manitoba Harvest hemp protein
1 or more cup of juice or rice milk (whatever you like is fine)

..Really just make it as unique as you want!