The acai fruit grows from the acai palm, a type of palm tree native to the swamps and floodplains of South and Central America. The fruit itself measures about 1 inch in diameter, and is a drupe (a type of fruit which encases a large seed encased in shell within). It’s a dark, almost black color, similar to a blueberry, and is sweet. As we explain on our web site, “they are some of the most antioxidant-rich foods in the world, and may contribute to weight loss. Its healthy fatty acids, fiber, and amino acids work together to help your body burn fat and stay healthy. This fruit acts like a cleanser for your body, because it moves out all of the old food that turns into fat and weighs your body down.”

Using acai berry supplements could get — and keep — you on the fast track to a healthier body and lifestyle, in ways much more effective than traditional dieting or exercise alone.

Then, in January of this year, Megan Fox said that she uses the same diet, because “I’m not one for dieting or exercising, because I’m lazy and I have a really big sweet tooth, so I have to do cleanses every once in a while ’cause of the amount of sugar I take in.”

While some have heralded the diet, many health experts denounced it, calling it unrealistic and unhealthy. We at the Curb ‘n Burn Blog would have to agree. Even if the occasional shot of vinegar isn’t enough to do too much damage, we prefer all natural diet pills, hoodia and acai berry supplements, as well as a good exercise regimen, to lose weight.

(Before we start, let me just say that by no means are any of these… diets condoned. They are not healthy, and are being discussed on this blog because of how ridiculous they are.)

• The Chewing Diet
  This diet supposes, basically, that you can trick your stomach into thinking it’s full by chewing more slowly, no matter how much food you’re actually ingesting. This is kind of similar to the practice of continually chewing on food and spitting it back out.
  *This shouldn’t even be considered a diet, really — chewing your food slowly is just common sense that keeps you from choking.
• The Cabbage Soup Diet
  “You mean, I can eat as much cabbage soup as I want? For seven whole days? Yay!” No, not yay. Gross. Who eats cabbage soup? There’s no proof as to whether this works — apparently it can have short-term results, but any weight lost is probably water weight.
• The Tapeworm Diet
  This is cute. It’s like having a pet with you wherever you go, only instead of a cute lil’ puppy, it’s a parasitic worm. We’ll let Kelly (below) explain the details one, and Creed (further below) explain why it’s a terrible idea.

In lieu of their craziness, we say ditch these diets and try all-natural diet pills and hoodia supplements. They have nothing to do with cabbage, and will definitely not grow into a potential alien-like entity within your body.

The upside:

You’ll feel better when you stop consumption of alcohol, junk food, coffee and tobacco. There’s also no chance of introducing toxins into your body via meat, dairy and eggs from animals raised on artificial hormones and vegetables and fruits that have been sprayed with insecticides. This denouncement of toxins also puts many people into a better mindset. Another good thing about the Cleanse is that you determine how long you’ll keep up with it; there’s no set length of time it’s supposed to last.

The downside:

While you aren’t exposed to negative toxins and supplements, you’ll also be depriving your body of much-needed vitamins, like protein and iron. It’s not uncommon for someone on the Cleanse to pass out from fatigue. You also have to be careful about how you reintroduce regular foods into your diet; many don’t take this necessary step and just dive back in, resulting in severe stomach pain.

The verdict:

There’s no real harm in trying the Master Cleanse.

Here are some supplies you’ll need:

1 cup Orange Juice
½ pint blueberries
½ pint strawberries
½ pint raspberries
1 bannana
½ cup vanilla yogurt for thickness and protein
Ice

Throw all these ingredients in the blender and you have yourself a delicious berry blend. With tons of antioxidants and vitamins, this one shake has almost all of your fruit needs for the day. It will definitely help you stay healthy and burn body fat fast. If you want some variety, experiment with some other fruits and veggies. Keep the ratios the same, and don’t be afraid to get creative.  One suggestion: the banana is great for added sweetness, and the yogurt is good for texture; if it’s too tart, reduce it by half.

If you want an additional burn, try a discount diet pill. This can help to make your abs pop, because it will metabolize these sugars faster, and give you that scalloped look.

Omega 3 is found in fish and is particularly concentrated in salmon, sardines, mackerel and herring. The American Heart Associated recommends that people should eat fish at least two times a week. Other sources of Omega 3 include soy beans, tofu, nuts like walnuts, pumpkin seeds and flaxseeds, cooking oils, and eggs.

Studies have shown that Omega 3 can prevent the body’s accumulation of a protein linked to Alzheimer’s Disease and can improve brain function and memory. Omega 3 fatty acids are also known to reduce pain and inflammation and can lower the risk of breast, colon and prostate cancer and reduce the symptoms of depression, anxiety and bipolar disorder.

If you’re not keen on eating fish, there are a wide variety of Omega 3 supplements that are available from all natural diet pills stores and the vitamins section of pharmacies.

So, you want to burn body fat fast, the natural way? A great way to get fit for summer is by getting a good aerobic workout while taking your all natural diet pills. It’s fun, you can do it alone or with friends, and you can do it almost anywhere.

Aerobic or cardiovascular exercise is all about getting short, intense bursts of exercise that make your heart pump and strengthen your lungs and immune system. To work out in the comfort of your own home, jump on a treadmill or stationary bicycle and pump your legs hard, rest, and pump hard again. Or, pop an aerobic exercise video into your DVD player and move to the beats of your instructor. If you’re more of an aquatic person, try doing laps in the pool, or to expel some anger in a constructive way, try kickboxing.

When it comes to getting a good aerobic workout, nothing beats doing some sprints. You don’t need an athletic track – just sprint up and down your driveway or your street. Jumping up and down on a trampoline, jumping rope, dancing, or taking the stairs instead of the elevators when you’re at work are other ways to burn body fat fast.

We all try to be healthy and eat some fruit and vegetables each day, but are we eating enough of the foods that can really provide health benefits? Here are 5 foods you should eat along with your all natural diet pills.

Beets – Beets, like spinach, are an important source of folate. They are best eaten raw for the biggest dose of antioxidants. Make a salad with grated beets, mixed greens, walnuts, goats cheese, and balsamic vinegar, honey and olive oil.

Swiss chard – This leafy green vegetable is full of carotenoids, which is good for your eyes. Chop and sauté it lightly in some olive oil, a little water and chopped garlic, being careful not to over-wilt.

Prunes – Dried plums are packed full of antioxidants and make excellent snacks, can be baked in breads, or used in hearty beef stews for a sweet touch.

Sardines – You can’t go wrong with sardines: they are loaded with calcium, omega-3s, iron, potassium, zinc, vitamin B, copper, and more. Sardines can be eaten plain, or trying mixing them with some spaghetti and pesto for an easy pasta dish.

Blueberries – Whether you eat them fresh, frozen or dried, the benefits of blueberries are numerous and can contribute to better vision and memory. Enjoy them with yogurt or as part of a fruit smoothie packed with Hoodia supplements.

Over the years, many doctors and researchers have argued that a high-protein, low-carbohydrate diet is an effective way to burn body fat fast. Body builders’ food of choice is a big piece of hearty steak and they gulp down protein shakes like there’s no tomorrow; Dr Atkins expounded the virtues of bacon.

A high-protein, low-carbohydrate has its drawbacks, just like any diet. A high intake of protein doesn’t automatically spell weight loss and big muscles; that comes with a balanced diet, plenty of exercise, and time spent at the gym.

But protein from natural sources (eggs, soya milk, tofu, fish, cheese, beef, chicken, pork, nuts, yoghurt) is essential to keep your body functioning well. Unlike fat or carbohydrates, the body doesn’t store protein, so we need regular intake of it. Protein is an important part of your body; you need it to build and repair bones and muscles, blood, skin, cartilage, and tissues.

So how much protein do we need to consume? Consuming extra protein doesn’t necessarily spell extra strength or a healthier body; you don’t want too much, you don’t want too little, and you don’t want to obsess over it either. The answer? Have some scrambled eggs with your toast and hoodia supplements tomorrow morning.

When you want to burn body fat fast, you may not necessarily be thinking about your general health. The cigarette and coffee diet comes to mind. But there are other factors that can help you be healthy, including cholesterol. Bad cholesterol to good cholesterol (see two posts ago) is a ratio that is important to monitor, even if you don’t have extremely visible signs of fat.

A new study shows that by eating more nuts every day, as part of what is known as the Mediterranean diet, you can see marked differences in your cholesterol. Because they have tons of unsaturated fats, nuts are a great source of fiber and phytosterols, which are contributing nutrients to the lowering of cholesterol.

Just two and a half ounces, or airplane baggies of peanuts, can help to lower bad cholesterol. If your bad cholesterol is already high and you are obese, then it won’t work as well, but the more nuts you eat, the lower your cholesterol will drop.

In the meanwhile, to burn body fat fast, it helps if you supplement your diet with all natural diet pills. These can help to curb your appetite and leave you with more energy.