The acai berry diet

We all want to look our best and many of us are willing to try new diets and products that promise a quick and effective weight loss. And it seems the the acai berry diet is the new trend when it comes to loosing those extra pounds. The acai berries have been called "one of the healthiest foods on the planet" but doctors and nutrition experts are telling us not to believe everything we hear. Indeed, the acai berries contain antioxidants that protect our cells from the damage made by the "free radicals" and may possible help against different diseases like cancer and heart problems but the experts say that there is no proof that these fruits can help us loose weight.

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• Terrasoul Superfoods Acai Berry Powder (Freeze-dried, Organic)

• Organic Freeze-Dried Acai Powder

• Nature's Bounty Acai 1000mg Softgels

• Acai Roots Pure Acai Juice

Here is what David Grotto, RD and the author of the book 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life has to say about these fruits and the acai berry diet:

"Acai is a nutrient-rich source of antioxidants, much like many other fruits, but there is nothing magical about the fruit to cause weight loss. There is not any single food, including the super-healthy acai berry, that can provide the solution to weight loss. To lose weight, you need to control calories with a healthy lifestyle approach that includes plenty of physical activity, nutritious foods, and adequate rest."

Many websites selling weight loss products made from acai berries promise that their products will help you burn fat more quickly, cut down cravings, cleanse your system of fat and even lose up to 20 pounds in only one week. But the truth is like doctor Grotto said, there is no such thing as a miracle product that can do all of these and another very important thing is that these products are not closely regulated so manufactures usually tend to exaggerate when it comes to the benefits of their products.

So what are the acai berries?

These fruits are grown in the Amazon River basin in Brazil, taste like wild berries and chocolate and have a deep purple color. They contain anthocyanins that are some powerful antioxidants that may protect our body against diseases like cancer, aging, diabetes, inflammation, neurological diseases and bacterial infections. A 4 ounce serving of pure acai berries contains iron, calcium, vitamin A, fiber, six grams of fat and have 100 calories. It can be found in capsules, as a powder but also as part of different smoothies and drinks. But the products made from the acai berries are pretty expensive so keep in mind that you can get the same results by eating other antioxidants fruits like blackberries, raspberries and blueberries.

The conclusion is that the acai berry can be part of any diet that will help you loose weight, but by itself is just another fruit. Before starting any diet, make sure that you are well informed.