i am 40 years old and was recently
diagnosed as "pre-diabetic" I take
metformin once a day. I have heard of
the benefits of taking acai berry and have
began drinking it for a month now. Since
I have been drinking acai berry I have
lost 8 pounds in the month. I have
worked out less than normal, throughout
the summer I worked out 6 days a week, 4
days heavy weight training, 2 days on the
stairmaster and never lost weight.
Has anyone else heard of the benefits of
acai berry on diabetic or pre-diabetic
patients?
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Lita Berry
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 05 Nov 2007 Posts: 1
Posted: 11-05-07 06:11am
The acai berry is located in the Amazon
Rainforest. It is one of the many fruits
located there, which is an ideal location
for it, since the acai berry prospers in
swampy or floodplain areas. In the
floodplains, the acai palm stands
approximately 15-30 m tall with leaves up
to 3 m long. The berry, which is
approximately the size and shape of a
grape, grows in bunches of 700-900 berries
on the palm.
The berry, which is plentiful along the
Amazon, also has a number of
benefits,including antioxidants, fiber,
fatty acids, proteins, and more.One of the
most amazing discoveries is the amount of
antioxidants. The antioxidants from the
berry are much higher than those found in
red wine (at least 20 times more) or
blueberries (at least two times more),
which are two of the largest antioxidant
carriers. It is rumored to have the best
nutritional value of any fruit on earth,
which has earned it the nickname of the
“super berry”.
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radiuz
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Joined: 30 Jan 2008 Posts: 1
The Acai Berry Posted: 01-30-08 22:48pm
I personally love the Acai berry. One down
side i have noticed is the terrible taste
though. Id advise trying this Mona-vie
drink i get. It is absolutely Fantastic!
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Shannon62
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Joined: 03 Aug 2007 Posts: 17
Posted: 05-18-08 07:51am
One great way to get the acai berry is to
eat it in chocolate! I have been ordering
the Xocai power squares (little chocolate
squares) that are to die for from
chocolaterave.com. Each one has 3,582
orac per square (I'm reading this off one
in front of me - lol) They have bars too
but I like the choclate square or nuggets
the best - you will love them that much I
know!
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nultz
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Joined: 17 Mar 2008 Posts: 2
The Acai Berry Posted: 08-02-08 21:20pm
I have been a fan of the Acai berry for
quite some time now. In that time I have
found myself to feel alot better. However
one of my friends is a diabetic and has
taken it.
Within a couple of months of taking the
Acai berry he is now at an acceptible
blood sugar level of 4.8.
Try it out.
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Shannon62
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Joined: 03 Aug 2007 Posts: 17
Posted: 08-03-08 06:35am
Isn't the acai berry drink high in carbs
though? I'm diabetic also and any fruit
juice is off limits for me due to the
carbs - it would send my sugars sky high.
I would love to find a fruit juice I
could drink but there has to be a lot of
sugars in it? That is why I eat the
chocolate I mentioned as you get a lot of
the benefits of the berries but not many
carbs.
While I am not sure on the full details to
my understanding is it is safe to drink.
Not being diabetic myself I cannot safely
say. My friend seems to be ok with it
though. I would check with your medical
practitioner first this way you know if it
is safe or not.
Sorry I cannot be of more help but I
thought it would be of great benefit for
people on this forum to hear about the
positive effects it has had on my mate who
suffers from diabetes.
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Shannon62
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 03 Aug 2007 Posts: 17
Posted: 08-04-08 06:07am
Thanks. All I'd need to do is look on the
label - any drink over a few carbs is too
high for me to drink. Most juices are
very high in carbs. I'll have to look the
next time I see it in a store and check it
out. I would be shocked if I found it
acceptable for a diabetic though for good
sugar control. Maybe in tiny amounts -
several "shots" throughout the day or
something! I do feel better when I eat
the chocolate acai berry - its so
declicious.
