Tuesday, December 29, 2009

Does Acai Berry Make You Lose Belly Fat

One of the hottest topics in the world of health and fitness supplements is the acai berry. People have a lot of different questions, but the most important one is “do acai berries help you lose weight?” Unfortunately there isn’t a clear cut answer, but when they are used properly, there is a good chance it will help you lose weight and feel healthier.

The acai berry is a super healthy fruit. It has lots of antioxidants as well as a healthy dose of dietary fiber and omega fatty acids. To top it off, there is protein too. It really is a complete food and the antioxidants are thought to be very beneficial by almost everybody.

So what does the acai berry do that helps you lose weight? It will not burn more calories like a metabolism booster or help you eat less by suppressing your appetite, but that doesn't mean it won't help you. The antioxidants can help you feel better and have more energy. If you feel better and have more energy, there is a good chance you will be more active means you will burn more calories and probably lose weight. Dietary fiber can help you by making you feel fuller so you eat less and it may also cleanse out your digestive system. The omega fatty acids have also been shown to have a positive impact on overall health.

Are there any studies that directly tie acai berries to weight loss? Not that I have found. That doesn't mean that they won't help you though. If you look at what is in the acai berry and how those nutrients can help you, I think it is logical to assume that you can lose weight by supplementing with acai berries.

More Resources:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acai_Palm
http://www.sassafrasstation.com/acai-berry/acai-berry-philippines-where-to-buy-acai-berries-in-the-philippines
http://sassafrasstation.easyjournal.com/entry.aspx?eid=4397010

Wednesday, December 2, 2009

Health Benefits of Pistachio Nuts

There are many foods out there that can be referred to as super foods. One of them that you may not have heard about is the pistachio nut. This is one of the healthiest nuts around. The health benefits of pistachios are numerous and they taste great too.

When you are reaching for a snack, the pistachio nut makes an excellent choice. It is high in antioxidants and dietary fiber. It is also high in protein and is relatively low calorie.

These little nuts make an ideal snack as well as a tasty addition to cereal, yogurt, trail mix, and many other snacks and meals.

You owe it to yourself to check out this super food and see how tasty and nutritious it really is.

You can find some great pistachio recipes on About.com by clicking here. There are also recipes for pistachio dishes at RecipeLand.com and you can see them by clicking here.