Thursday, 9 of September of 2010

Acai – is it really a wonder fruit?

Could it be that Acai is an acceptable liposuction alternative?

The acai berry has come to popularity lately with many top vegan practitioners, such as David Wolfe and with many doctors also, such as Dr. Perricone.  Dr. Perricone is famous for his skin diets and treatments.  It should be noted that Dr. Perricone sells a product called Super Berry Powder with Acai.  Dr. Perricone was one of the first to report the many benefits of this miraculous berry and he was recognized by the New York Times and Oprah as being in the forefront of knowledge for the acai berry.

The acai berry
will start to deteriorate after 24 hours so only the residents of the Amazon Rain Forest can enjoy the berry in its fresh state, but it still needs to be processed.  The good news is that the frozen berry and the juice still maintain the vitamins and nutrients.  The acai berry has been processed into many forms such as super powder, supplements and frozen berry forms.  Even the seed itself is ground and used on plants.

According to David Wolfe (vegan expert) “Regular intake could decrease incidence of stroke, cancer, heart attack, Parkinson’s, and Alzheimer’s diseases. It also increases metabolic rate which is ideal for those who wish to lose weight or simply manage their diet.”  Wolfe goes on to say, “It also promotes stronger bones, stability in mental health, oxygenates blood, and improves eye sight. Another interesting benefit of the product is its aphrodisiac property. It improves sexual performance and endurance.”

It is no wonder that many are rushing to stock up on the juice and super powder of this miraculous fruit.  But buyers beware, as many companies are making inferior products and the consumer is the one who is losing out.  Look for a good quality product that can be verified.
While the acai berry is one form of diet plan, and may be a viable lipo alternative, that does not mean you should stop your research with this plan only.Additionally the USDA has shown that antioxidants can be measured by a method called ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity).  The USDA recommends that the diet should have between 3000 to 5000 units and most diets fall short of this amount greatly.  However acai berry has 5500 units for every 100 grams which is double the amount in the very healthy blueberry.  The acai berry has ten times more ORAC then red grapes also.

Acai in weight loss?

Acai is simply a fruit and by making it part of a healthy daily diet, you can be sure to see the effects of beautiful skin and nails, increased energy, and a general feeling of being healthier. Acai holds many of the same properties as blueberries, blackberries and grapes, but in much more concentrated form. This fruit can help you reach your weight loss goals by providing you with energy when you need it, offering nourishment without massive calorie intake and also helps ensure you still get all the pertinent little things into your body you might miss on a diet

There is a lot of hype concerning the acai berry diet, but basically the diet consists of using the very expensive supplements along with a regular healthy diet.  Some websites claim the acai berry diet to be the best because of the antioxidants in the berry, but really in some cases it is a rue to sell their products.  The cost of the acai berry supplement can cost from $40 to $80 dollars per month. The question must be asked as to whether a regular healthy diet is less important than a diet rich in acai berry supplements.

Whenever you are considering liposuction alternatives, there are always things to be on the lookout for. Make sure you research your options completely