Acai Berry

• After researching acai berry on the net, I found out that:
  
  Acai berries are among the most nutritious foods found in the Amazon.
  
  They are rich in B vitamins, minerals, fiber, protein and omega 3, 6 and 9 fatty acids.
  
  Acai berries have 15-20 times more antioxidants than red grapes.
  
  These small, purple berries are being praised for their anti-aging and antioxidant properties. More...

Wu Yi Tea

• I already knew of the many health benefits of Wu Yi tea which I've read include:
  
  Raising your metabolism.
  
  Reducing your levels of bad cholesterol.
  
  Being high in antioxidants which can help prevent cancer.
  
  Studies have also shown that green tea promotes fat oxidation as well preventing obesity and improving insulin sensitivity. More...

Hoodia

• Hoodia is a plant which grows in a remote region of the Kalahari desert and is used to reduce your appetite.
  
  Obviously this is very important when trying to lose weight and was a huge benefit to me personally. More...

As you no doubt know, losing weight isn’t easy. Really, the only way to lose weight is to consume fewer calories than you use. So that means eating less and exercising more. Easier said than done perhaps, but that’s the only way.

Of course you can try any of the many weight loss products on the market and they may help to some degree. Acai berry is the latest weight loss craze to hit the US market and green tea has been around for a while. Whether or not they work is another story. Some people have reported having great success while others haven’t seen any result at all.

Everyone is different so it’s up to you to try and see the results for yourself, but don’t expect miracles. Without modifying your diet and increasing your exercise levels, you aren’t likely to see results. At least not in the long term.

Hoodia is another popular weight loss supplement. I’ve tried it myself and saw some results. It helped me to eat less but didn’t stop me from feeling hungry. Again, you may want to try it and see how you go but I think for the most part, hoodia doesn’t work.

If you want to try any of these products to help you to lose weight, here are the links to the sites where you can place your order. Each offer is different so be sure to read the terms and conditions carefully before you purchase.

• Acai Berry
• Wu Yi Tea
• Hoodia

Acai berry has become hugely popular over recent months most notably as a so-called ’superfood’. It’s very high in antioxidants, vitamins, fibre, and essential fatty acids. Read about acai berry in the news here:

Come summer and all kinds of delicious fruit overflow from the greengrocers’ shelves. Packed with vitamins, particularly vitamin C, antioxidants and phytochemicals, berries have vast health benefits and a wide variety is easily available in the warmer months.

According to clinical nutritionist Blake Graham, blueberries, cranberries, blackberries, raspberries and strawberries are the most beneficial varieties, with high antioxidant contents.

Some lesser-known varieties that were still great for health included loganberries, gooseberries, acai berries and goji berries.

“The list of nutrients in high concentration is impressive: antioxidants, beta carotene, vitamins C, B1, B2 and niacin, more than 30 essential and trace minerals including zinc, iron, copper, calcium, selenium and phosphorus, polysaccharides and 18 amino acids,” she said.

“Goji is truly the best food to up your body’s antioxidant activity. Acai berries contain high amounts of essential fatty acids and omegas proven to lower LDL and maintain HDL cholesterol levels.” They were an excellent source of dietary fibre. More…

Known as a superfood due to its high concentration of antioxidants and fatty acids, the acai (pronounced ah-sigh-ee) berry grows in the Brazilian rainforest and is considered a delicacy by the locals. Acai has a rich blueberry and cocoa flavor that makes for an exotic taste. More…

The Sept. 24, 2008, issue of the Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry contained an article that tested a product made from the acai berry. It reported that drinking the juice increased the antioxidant capacity and decreased lipid peroxidation, both beneficial effects. More…

Significant medical research has taken place regarding the possible health benefits of green tea. Many of these studies have produced results which show that green tea is relatively high in antioxidants and therefore is great for our health.

Read up on green tea in the news to make up your own mind concerning the benefits:

Green tea growers in the State’s South-West have enlisted an expert Japanese tea maker to share centuries-old secrets in a bid to become the next region in Australia to establish a commercial green tea industry.

The Department of Agriculture’s efforts to encourage a green tea industry around Manjimup have gathered speed since its first trial plantings about seven years ago. More…

Drinking green tea may help prevent heart disease and stroke, according to a study conducted by researchers from the Athens Medical School in Greece and published in the European Journal of Cardiovascular Prevention.

“A couple of cups a day would probably be a good dose for people,” researcher Charalambos Vlachopoulos said. “This is the first study to show these effects for green tea.”

“Green tea is consumed less in the Western world than black tea, but it could be more beneficial because of the way it seems to improve [circulatory] function,” Vlachopoulos said.

He also noted that a number of studies have linked green tea to various cancer-fighting effects. More…

Sometimes things really are black and white — like tea. These, along with green tea, are swimming with polyphenols. “They’re pretty much in their natural state,” McClain says of teas. They boost your water intake, too, and they’re simply soothing and warm after a nasty train ride. More…

Hoodia hasn’t been talked about as much in recent months, not compared to all the hype which took place in previous years. It is still very popular though and is probably the most popular appetite suppressant on the market.

There is loads of information on hoodia available on the net which includes the following articles:

Hoodia plants are stem succulents, described as “cactiform” because of their remarkable similarity to the unrelated cactus family. They can reach up to 1m high and have large flowers, often with flesh colour and strong smell.

Many Hoodia species are protected plants, typical of the Namib Desert, ranging from Central Namibia to southern Angola, especially in plains and rocky areas. Common names include “Bushman’s Hat” and “Queen of the Namib”.

Several species are grown as garden plants, and one species, Hoodia gordonii, is being investigated for use as an appetite suppressant. “In the last few years, hoodia has become immensely popular.” More…

Imagine an organic pill that kills the appetite and attacks obesity.

It has no known side effects, and contains a molecule that fools your brain into believing you have just eaten.

The Hoodia suppresses appetite so effectively that for 24 hours people just do not feel the need to eat. In an image-obsessed society where there are also real public health concerns about obesity, the drug’s marketing potential is colossal. More…

Wow, I can’t believe it’s been so long since my last post. Firstly, I’d like to thank everyone for their comments and emails they have sent to me. I’m trying my best to respond to everyone. If you’ve contacted me and haven’t heard back by the end of the week, please contact me again, thanks!

Best Diet

So a lot has been happening in my life and that includes weight loss, yay! I’m now down to my goal weight and have managed to keep it off for a while. I know this time I’m not going to regain any of the weight I lost. My diet and lifestyle is healthy and nutritious and I’m feeling better than ever.

I’m still taking my acai berry tablets to be sure I’m getting plenty of antioxidants in my diet. I’m also taking resveratrol supplements which I learned about over at the Best Diet blog. That site has inspired me to keep at my healthy lifestyle so check it out if you’re interested in that kind of thing.

I hope to keep updating this blog so keep coming back for more!