Alice Vol. 4 No. 2

110 Alice Spring 2019
omega-3’s are as close to purity as you can get.
Foods rich in these fatty acids reduce your risk of
heart disease, fight inflammation, keep your skin
clear, and even help you sleep better at night.
There’s more to this trend than photo
opportunities. Smoothie bowls also encourage you
to eat slower and more mindfully. The benefits of
eating slower are so are quick to be overshadowed
by the fast-pace lifestyle dominating modern
society. Eating slower allows for better digestion
and hydration, easier weight loss and maintenance,
and a greater sense of satisfaction after finishing
a meal. On average, it takes your brain about 20
minutes after starting a meal to send out signals of
satisfaction and tell your body that you’re starting
to feel full.
Not only do smoothie bowls pack an artful
punch, they also provide consumers with
seemingly limitless combinations of ingredients.
As an excellent way to break out of the normal
routine consisting of more “standard” meal
options, smoothie bowls provide a great outlet for
incorporating unique, nutrient-packed foods —
those that you might not usually reach for—into
your diet. Think about it, when was the last time
you casually sprinkled raw coconut flakes, chia
seeds or cacao nibs on your cornflakes?