by Jeremy James Liddle Everyone says to eat more fibre. Easy to say but hard to do? The talk may be everywhere, but why is it so? The risk of chronic disease such as diabetes, cancer and heart disease can be reduced by maintaining a high fibre diet (approximately 30-40g per day). It is also a great way to help feel full quicker and lose weight. The best sources of fibre are plant foods: whole grain cereals, vegetables, legumes, fruit, nuts and seeds. It is important for the gut to function properly. However, it is also important to drink lots of fluids in order for the fibre to swell and act as a...

by Carter Sinclair You have probably seen Acai fruit juice explode onto the health food market over the last few months. Even Oprah and Rachel Ray have featured this fruit on their respective TV shows. The real question is “Is Acai fruit juice just another fad or is it a genuine superfood?” As with any popular drink or food in the health industry many scammers will try to ride the wave of their popularity. In addition to some very high quality products there will be those that also try to take advantage and produce lower quality products. The best thing you should do is research the...

by John Steely The pomegranate is a wonderful fruit great for weight loss and other benefits. Recently it has been called a “super fruit” along with many other fruits that contain a wide range of benefits for humans. So, what makes the pomegranate so great? Raw pomegranate juice, concentrate and supplements all contain extremely potent and higher than average levels of substances such as vitamins and minerals with strong antioxidant properties. These pomegranate concentrates have nutrients like vitamin C, B3, B6, B12, E and folic acid along with other benefits that other normal fruits and...

by Cynthia Young Someone who is researching diet plans and weight loss programs recently has no doubt heard about the amazing acai berry diet plan. The claims are that you can just consume this yummy little berry that is purported to taste like blueberries dipped in dark chocolate and the weight will fall off your body. You would think that the acai berry is a supernatural solution to weight loss. So what is the truth? Well an acai berry from the Brazilian rainforest will not help you lose weight any more than a blueberry from the state of Maine. It is not a magical bullet. It is not a mystical potion...

by Jean Phillips You may not know about Acai Berry but Rachel Ray is raving about this little Amazon berry. It has also been featured on the Oprah show. It is one of the 10 superfoods promoted by Dr Perricone. Studies have shown that this little berry is one of the most nutritious and powerful foods in the world! Acai berries are the high-energy berry of a special Amazon palm tree. Acai berries taste like an intoxicating blend of chocolate and berries. Acai berry is chock full of essential fatty acids, amino acids, and antioxidants. Although acai may not yet be available in the average Safeway, you...