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Acai Berry Diet
Background
Acai (pronounced ah-sigh-ee) is the berry of an Amazonian palm tree with a long history of traditional usage in Brazil.
After Dr. Perricone highlighted the berry as the number one antioxidant food on the Oprah show and Oprah herself mentioned that she has incorporated the berry into her diet, there has been an explosion in the popularity of acai berry based weight loss plans.
Some websites are promoting the acai berry diet as Oprah’s new diet plan however this is basically a marketing tool used to attract more attention to acai berry supplements and is not related to any particular diet plan.
Diet Basics
There isn’t a specific acai berry diet but rather dieters use acai berry in conjunction any other weight loss plan they prefer to follow. It is often paired with a colon cleansing product or with other nutritional ingredients that are said to enhance weight loss.
The acai berry is promoted primarily for its antioxidant effects, which exceed that of other foods that are high in antioxidants such as blueberries and red wine. Advocates of the acai berry diet claim that these antioxidants will enhance general well-being and vitality which will support weight loss.
Acai berries are also said to have many other benefits that include improving digestion, cleansing and detoxifying the body, boosting immunity, supporting cardiovascular health, increasing mental clarity, enhancing vision, reducing insomnia, and slowing down the aging process. Not all of these claims can be supported by scientific research and much of these possible benefits are speculations at this stage.
In regard to the effects of acai berry on weight loss; promoters of the diet say that the berry has a combination of essential fatty acids, amino acids and phytosterols that work in unison to improve metabolism, enhance digestion, and reduce appetite.
Exercise Recommendations
There are no specific exercise recommendations.
Costs and Expenses
Acai berry supplements are available as capsules, powder, puree or juice. The cost ranges from around $40-80 per month depending on the dosage taken.
Pros
- Scientific research does support some of the health claims made for acai berry.
- High antioxidants can reduce the risk of diseases commonly associated with aging such as cardiovascular disease and cancer.
- Antioxidants are beneficial for dieters who are physically active as they neutralize the free radicals that are produced during exercise.
- Many dieters have reported a reduction in appetite and greater energy levels.
Cons
- There are many reports of scams with websites selling inferior products and billing customers for ‘free trials’ of acai berry products.
- Claims made for weight loss effects of the berries are unsubstantiated.
- Does not encourage dieters to make lifestyle changes.
- Supports the idea of a quick fix approach to weight loss.
- Can be expensive.
Conclusions
The acai berry does have some important nutritional benefits, however by consuming a range of fresh fruit and vegetables and other foods that are high in antioxidants, it is possible to reproduce a similar enhancement of the dietary intake.
If dieters experience weight loss on the acai berry diet it will be due to the effects of simultaneously following a calorie restricted diet rather than due to any special effects of the acai berry. Acai berry supplements may support general health and well being while dieting such juices in the market like monavie can do that, but cannot be relied on as the sole factor for successful weight loss.
If you decide to try acai berries it is recommended to find a high quality reputable source and to view it as an addition to your weight loss program rather than the main focus of the plan.
See Also: Acai Berry: Fruits of Paradise for more indepth information on Acai Berries.
@All Of You Who Wants To Lose Weight
Don’t exchange the pure source of vitamins and minerals for pills. If you are interested and like to give Acai Berry a try do so but take the actual fruit not the pill.
@Kailey, if you think there is a product out there to help you losing weight while you are seating at home and doing nothing, you better think again. ( You Need To Exercise )
If you are really want to lose weight, you need to plan it like every other goal and you have work hard to reach your goal.
You should not set a high goal. You want to do it slowly but steady.
I will tell you what you need to know to reach your goal.
I bought the acai berry tablets at walmart. They are located in the medication dept by the vitamins. I have been taking them everyday and nothing has happened with my weight. I am 16 years old and I weigh 250 and am 5’11. I hope to find something to actually lose weight! I read on a website that they only work if you only drink water with them. is that true?
i will order 1
is acai berry and colon detox product good for people who have fatty liver?
Is this stuff true
I heard that you can buy em at Wal-Mart and my friend told me it works….
Please don’t buy these from anyone where you commit to monthly amounts out of your bank. You are paying far too much. Use ebay or shop bought such as H&B etc. And exercise at least start with 15mins a day and build up. It can work but you gotta help.
i too went to holland & barretts and bought a tub of acai capsules buying from a reputable shop is better than a site you have no idea about i’m looking forward to the results
I just bought a tub of acai berry capsules yesterday from Holland and Barretts. I also bought the Colon cleanser. It cost me £30.33p in total.
Started taking them today aswel as eating healthier and exercising…
Can you only by these on the net? Any health shops selling them neer Bath
Is this product safe while taking high blood pressure medicine?
hi, i want to lose 10kg so how many months do i need to take this medicine and how i can stop ordering after loseing 10kg please advise, thankx
hi iv been taking acai berry tablets for 3 weeks now i find them gr8. as part of a calorie controled diet and using my vibro step the pounds are shredding and losing inches too i never feel hungry. i borght them from ebay and have just ordered my second months corse .
watch where u buy this product my boyfriend just ordered me a free sample and got a phone call of his bank the next day as a company had tryed to take an unaurthorised payment of £122 which thankfully they didnt allow! it all sounds good but realistcally u can only loose weight safely and healthy if you eat well and excercise x
it sounds good…but what foods do i eat when on the acai berry diet?
If you do not want to be scammed why buy it off one of the sites? Just buy it off ebay? That’s what I did. You will need to do at lest 30 minutes exersize a day for it to work, I have noticed it reduces my appatite and I only take two in the morning, it wont burn it for you but it gives you more energy to do the exersize but then it also contains caffine so that may also be helping …