Weight Loss Helpers

Until 2000, no one imported significant amounts of Acai into the United States or other countries around the world, so interest in this “superfood” was in limbo until the beginning of the 21st century. Some companies promoted and marketed Acai products in the early 2000’s via distribution in juice bars and mass-market outlets. These used spray dried or frozen Acai, which according to this Acai article has significantly less of the nutritional and phytochemical composition, and antioxidant activity, of freeze dried Acai, which locks in these components. Read the rest of this entry »

Causes of stress have never been as prevalent as they are today. On a worldwide scale there is an economy that is desperately struggling, the threat of war and terrorism and a distrust of governmental figures. If those aren’t enough to cause a person stress, we all have individual problems to pile up on top of them! Read the rest of this entry »

The plum is noted for its versatility. This fruit tastes great alone, cut up in cereals and yogurt, or cooked to make compote or syrupy sauces for healthy dessert dishes. The plum will keep your diet from ever being boring. Read the rest of this entry »

Overweight adolescents wanting to lose weight should not neglect calcium-rich foods such as dairy, a world leader in bone research says.

Connie Weaver and a team of researchers from Purdue University in the US studied calcium metabolism throughout people’s life cycle, particularly during periods of high demand such as adolescence. Read the rest of this entry »

CARLSBAD, Calif., Oct 29, 2008 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ — Grand Prize winner to appear in nationally-aired commercial with Jenny Craig celebrity client, Valerie Bertinelli

Jenny Craig is pleased to announce the three grand finalists of their Ideal Size Challenge. Washington’s Debbie Heyer and Massachusetts natives Elaina Faustino and Sara Hennessy are the three women vying for the chance to appear in a national TV commercial with Jenny Craig star client, Valerie Bertinelli, and share their Ideal Size with the country. Read the rest of this entry »