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When acai berries first burst onto the food trend scene a few years ago as the next “superfood”—a term that as a nutritional claim, by the way, doesn't have clear scientific backing—it wouldn't have surprised me if the tropical fruit faded as quickly as the cabbage soup diet in the ‘80s.

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Tony and Katie DeSantis, along with their four kids, in front of their Vitality Bowls restaurant in Omaha, Nebraska. A second location is in t…

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Paninis, such as this "Eggnini" (above), expand Vitality Bowls’ menu appeal beyond its signature acai bowls (below).

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Paninis, such as this "Eggnini" (above), expand Vitality Bowls’ menu appeal beyond its signature acai bowls (below).

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While the term “superfood” as a nutritional claim doesn't have clear scientific backing, its power as a marketing tool is nonetheless mighty as more and more consumers actively seek out healthier meal options and gravitate to brands that align with their lifestyle.