P.O.R.N. Diets

I am coining this term as I feel some of the diets out there are so radical they need to be discussed in one place.

We here from our favorite celebrities daily and some of us live for this. We follow them on Twitter, talk about them on Bebo and MySpace or e mail each other about them especially when a new diet is talked about.

There have been some over the top radical diets in the past like the 'Air diet', not a very popular one for obvious reasons unlike the 'Chocolate' diet. Then there is the more main stream 'Atkins' diet or 'The Dash Diet' or even 'The South Beach Diet'. All have there plus and minus points and their advocates and nay sayers as well.

The trick when it comes to diets if there is a trick in selecting one would be to thoroughly research the topic. The mere fact that there literally are thousands of diets commercially available shown on television, billboards or even your local Chemist shop.

Here will be many, many articles pertaining to the topic of P.O.R.N. Diets circulating our media and your opinion on them is most welcome. Maybe you have been on one and would like to praise it or maybe warn others away from it. Whatever you may like to share, diet related, please do.

Monday, June 22, 2009

What You Should Know About Antioxidants and Acai Berry Wonder

By Chen Barnett

During the past decade, never has a fruit become as popular so fast as the acai berry. This naturally grown fruit has found a prominent place amongst the world's most health centered professionals and many continue to debate its health gaining benefits.

Acai mainly grows in the Amazon Rainforest and be described as a dark purple berry very similar to a grape. Even though it is very small, it packs a powerful dose of nutrients and vitamins very rich in antioxidants, healthy minerals and essential fatty acids.

So what is acai and how can we describe it? The fruit contains the highest levels of antioxidants, vitamins and minerals and naturally grows in the moist area of the Amazon Rainforest where it has been harvested by natives for over 100 years. The berry looks much like a typical grape in that it is dark purple in color.

The acai fruit has become so popular that even celebrities have endorsed its merits by inviting experts on their programs to talk about the Amazon berry and the impact it is having amongst healthy shopping consumers.

Aside from being extremely interesting, it is one of the healthiest fruits in the world and is categorized as a super-food alongside many others. Studies show that this fruit is so rich in vitamins and minerals that it may even help people suffering with chronic health problems and diseases.

Some of the more commonly reported results from taking acai regularly include the following:

* An increase in stamina throughout the day

* A boost of energy

* Improved digestion and regular bowel movements

* Healthier looking skin cells, hair and stronger nails

* Clearer mental focus

* Deeper levels of sleep

* A better sense of well-being.

This list is not all-inclusive but rather reflects the actual experiences that many are reporting from using acai. Others are reporting similar health experiences while taking acai as an antioxidant supplement.

As with all healthy eating habits, a diet rich in antioxidants has it benefits and will help you lead a long healthy life. Most doctors and health practitioners will tell you it is an essential key ingredient to maintaining good health.

Even though many people take dietary supplements as a means of not having to follow a strict diet, studies have shown that supplements alone will not have the same effect as natural foods unless they are combined with a dietary intake of food containing natural antioxidants. This is the best combination and has been proven to produce the greatest results.

Foods such as black berries, tomatoes, garlic, tea, carrots and spinach are a rich source of nutrients. As long as you are getting the proper balance of these, then it is perfectly fine to take additional enhancements such as vitamins C and E and other mineral supplements. This should all be combined with regular exercise to get the greatest results.

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