‘Natural’ and ‘herbal’ health supplements are big business. With so many of us on a mission to be slim, fit and healthy, it seems as if a new weight loss or dietary supplement is entering the market each and every week. In most cases, the marketing for such supplements is based upon the ‘natural’ and ‘herbal’ aspects of the products, and we’re led to believe that because the packets are adorned with these words, that they’re safe.

However, this isn’t always true. ‘Herbal’ products are not subjected to the same levels of testing as those that are classed as medicines. … Read more at Diet Cleanse

The weight loss industry is one of the most lucrative industries on the planet. Losing weight the natural way is difficult, and it’s human nature for us to choose the easy way out. It’s because of this that so many of us are willing to try almost any weight loss supplement that we are presented with, and despite the fact that the last 10 products we tried never lived up to the claims, we still believe the next one will.

The primary issue with over the counter weight loss supplements is that the companies which manufacture them only have to … Read more at Diet Cleanse

There are many nutritional requirements that our body are unable to produce. In order to avail of these essential substances, we have to get them from outside sources. One of these is Omega-3. And the only way we can get these is by eating fruits and vegetables. But there’s even a better way of obtaining these essential body nutrients. It is by eating fish. Not just any fish but deep seas fishes or fatty fishes.

But how much fish do we have to eat in order to get the protein requirements our body needs? Two helpings weekly will amply … Read more at Diet Cleanse

Uses of the Acai Palm from South America

Many have heard about the antioxidant value of the Acai Berry from South America, but there are additional uses for the Acai Palm beyond the berry. The stem is consumed by many for the same reason as the berry. And commercial purposes have been created for the leaves and the wood of the trunk.

Acai Palm Stem

The part of the Acai Palm tree that is growing at the tip of the tree is used in salads and is referred to as the heart of the palm.

The Fruit of the Acai … Read more at Diet Cleanse