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Acai Scams Discredit the Acai Berry

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Acai Scams Discredit the Acai Berry

Acai Berries are the subject of so much talk these days. From miracle superfood to subject of the latest internet scams, the berry is quite popular. Below, we take a look at one of the biggest proprietors of the Acai Berry, Sambazon’s, thoughts on the recent developments in Acai scams.

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Acai harvester (Photo credit: CIFOR)

Sambazon is the biggest distributor of the Acai Berry worldwide and believes that all the recent scams on Acai Berry products promising weight loss, colon cleansing health, and improved sexual function are discrediting the actual proven effects of the berry.

The company persists that there is an “increasing amount of misleading information in circulation comparing packaged products to whole fruit or juice in an inaccurate attempt to discredit the true properties of acai. Years of tests conducted by accredited organizations in Brazil and the U.S. prove that when comparing pure fruit to pure fruit, or pure juice to pure juice, the antioxidant capacity of acai reigns superior to pomegranate, blueberry, blackberry, and most fruits available”.

Sambazon has spent the last eight years studying the berry and takes great care to put forth only the most healthy and pure Acai product as possible. The real deal Acai-though low in sugar and calories and rich in Omega fats and antioxidants-does not conclusively point to weight loss or any of the other promises out there, but it does point to overall better health.

(c) 2009 WeightLossDietForum.com

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The Detox Debate: Pros and Cons of Colon Cleansing

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The Detox Debate: Pros and Cons of Colon Cleansing

With all the toxins that we are exposed to on a daily basis-in our foods, the air, our water, etc-it would seem fitting that a wave of detox programs spring up to the rescue, but nothing is ever as easy as problem and solution. Lately, there has been a lot speculation on whether colon cleansing is beneficial or detrimental to our health. Below, we take a look at each opinion:

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just wrong (Photo credit: philomythus)

Pro- Colon Cleansing- Those in the camp of pro colon cleansing say that they regularly colon cleanse to detoxify themselves of all the toxic build up that naturally occurs in all of our bodies. They say that since our colon system is a intricate maze of tubes, it is easy for fecal matter to get caught in there. Once there, it can remain and greatly affect our overall health.

Con- Colon Cleansing- Those opposed-mostly in the physician world-say that our bodies were designed to be able to cleanse themselves our as is, and that cleansing them with some other manner can strip the protective lining of the colon and make the colon more vulnerable to trapped toxins.

(c) 2013 WeightLossDietForum.com

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The Acai Berry Diet

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The Acai Berry Diet

There’s a new diet every week it seems that promises rapid weight loss with little effort: low-carb, low-fat, sugar-free, meat-free, and the list goes on and on. So, what is the latest? The Acai Berry Diet promoted by everyone from Oprah to CBS. We take a closer look to see if the studies on Acai Berries warrant any conclusive connection to effective weight loss.

Brazilian Superfood

The Acai Berry-which has an origin of Brazil-is a berry grown in the rainforest and its pulp is said to offer the health benefits mentioned-with them, weight loss another. Why would this be that the Acai could promote weight loss than any other? Some say that its location makes all the difference.

ORAC

The location where the Acai Berry is grown allows it ample exposure to ultraviolet light, which results in what is called a high oxygen radical absorbance capacity (ORAC)-which means it is superiorly high in antioxidants. Actually, studies have shown that the Acai Berry is ten times higher than other foods typically deemed rich in antioxidants. Moreover, Acai Berries are rich in minerals and nutrients such as: fiber, Vitamin E, Calcium, Magnesium, Copper, and Polyunsaturated fats, which are all contributory to a healthy diet.

Acai Health Benefits

These ingredients have given way to health benefits in human trials-such as stronger immune systems, healthier skin, and higher energy levels; as well as contributing to a feeling of satiety-which can help with weight loss.