Many things in this world are short in supply, but one thing is for sure " there will never be a shortage of dieting methods and weight loss techniques. A large percentage of the techniques known today were unheard of ten years ago and the same will be true ten years from now. One of the weight loss methods sure to be forgotten is the acai berry diet. Many who have been consuming acai berry in Brazil for years strictly as a food would surely be surprised to know how it is being promoted in North America and other parts of the world. While acai berry does have many beneficial properties such as being high in antioxidants, it will do just about nothing in regard to weight loss. In order for it to be an effective diet supplement it would have to increase an individuals metabolism or have thermogenic effects, neither of which it does. Those antioxidants which acai berry contains could be very effective at combating oxidative stress on the body. In other words, acai berry could legitimately be used as a type of anti aging supplement. There is some truth to the claims when the berry is marketed in this way. Diet supplements are only part of the weight loss equation. Regardless of whether you are supplementing with acai berries, ephedra or pharmaceuticals, regular exercise should also be a part of the weight loss plan. There is nothing like exercise to rev up the metabolism. The encapsulated extract form may appear more effective due to the likeness of legitimate diet pills, but that is not the case. Many of the beneficial properties are lost in whole or in part during the drying process. Only when consumed as a whole fruit can one obtain all of the berries beneficial properties. However one should not expect to lose any weight regardless of the form it is taken in.
1. Blueberries You might already be aware of blueberries' high antioxidant content, but surprisingly many people are not. Easy to find at most any grocery store or market, blueberries are one of the easiest and most effective ways to increase your antioxidant intake naturally without pills. The ORAC rating of one cup blueberries is very high at 9019.[1] If you can afford to, eating one cup a day is an excellent way to supplement your diet. 2. Blackberries Blackberries are also quite common, though they can be slightly harder to find than blueberries. Typically you will find blackberries in a mix of other berries such as blueberries and raspberries. Their ORAC rating is slightly lower than that of blueberries at 7701 per one cup serving.[1] 3. Cherries Probably the most common antioxidant-rich fruit. Cherries are known and loved by many for their taste, but many who eat them are probably unaware of their high antioxidant content. One cup of sweet cherries has an ORAC rating of 4873.[1] Next time you eat a bowl of cherries, knowing that they are protecting your body against free radical damage will surely make them taste much sweeter! 4. Wolfberries Known commercially as goji berries in North America and other regions outside their native China, wolfberries are another berry which has been shown to have high levels of antioxidants. While their ORAC value has not yet been independently confirmed, one could assume their rating is near or even greater than the ORAC value of blueberries. Wolfberries have a unique semi-sweet flavor and the dried berries make a good, healthy snack. 5. Acai berries Made popular recently by Oprah and internet marketers everywhere, acai is another berry which is high in antioxidants. As with wolfberries, to ORAC value of acai berries has not been confirmed by an independent study, it would probably be safe to assume their antioxidant value lies somewhere equal to or above that of blueberries. They do taste good and the juice has a semi-sweet flavor which even tastes like it's good for you. Considering how long they have been cultivated an eaten in South America, they must have some merit besides flavor. 6. Noni berries You might be most familiar with noni in juice form. It's common to see noni juice all over health food stores, but the berries themselves are rather difficult to find. While the noni berry is high in antioxidants, what you may not know is that the ORAC rating for them is less than the rating for oranges.[2] I've included noni in this list to make people aware that the common blueberry most likely has more antioxidants than the noni berry. A berry or fruit's ORAC value is not the only factor to consider when deciding whether it would be beneficial to include it in your diet. Some have higher levels of xanthones, flavonoids and phytochemicals than others, so a smart decision would be to consume a variety to receive the unique benefits of each. There are also many other options besides those in this list. Reference: 1. Nutrient Data Laboratory, Agriculture Research Service, US Department of Agriculture, Oxygen radical absorbance capacity (ORAC) of Selected Foods - 2007. 2. Nutrient composition of the blended Noni Juice, a PDF file located on-line at http://ec.europa.eu/food/fs/sc/scf/out151_en.pdf
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