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Nutrition

The Mystery of the Acai Berry Exposed

The acai berry has been mystifying medical experts around the world for years. Its properties seem to have what some might call a near-miraculous effect on the ailments that afflict us. Some scoff, refusing to believe that the berry offers healing powers that doctors are at a loss to explain. Meanwhile, thousands of people from different countries report that the mysterious berry and the juice extracted from it have strange recuperative powers. They contend that the acai berry has helped them resolve problems that many professionals in the medical community were unable to fix.

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Homemade Protein Bars

Here is an easy do-it-yourself protein bar that you can make in the comfort of your own kitchen.

Homemade Protein Bar Recipe:

• 180g of Protein
• 4 tablespoons of sugarfree maple syrup
• 10.5 ounces of low fat/low carb peanut butter
• 1 ounce of golden raisins
• 3/4 cup of rolled oats
• up to 1/2 cup of water (enough to form mixture into a firm ball)

Watch the video to see this recipe come together

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Super Weight Loss with Super Foods

A Superfood is a type of food that has a nutrient makeup that is believed to be much more beneficial for your health than other common foods. The following is a list of Superfoods that are known to have a positive effect on weight loss.

• Green Tea - Research shows that catechins found in green tea trigger weight loss and and an increase in metabolism. The catechins stimulate the body to burn more calories and a decrease in body fat is usually seen after a few weeks of consistent consumption. Start including a glass of green tea in your daily diet to jumpstart your weight loss efforts.
• Green salads - A low-calorie green salad is a great weight loss food because the fiber content can help you feel fuller causing you to eat less at the main meal.
• Yogurt - Including Yogurt in your daily diet is a good way to fight off hunger pangs. Yogurt combines protein and carbohydrates to pack a big punch in a small amount. Choose a light yogurt whenever possible.
• Beans - One of the forgotten weight loss food is Beans. A high fiber, high protein combination make beans a great snack and will help you eat less throughout the day. They will make you feel full longer which is a great way to curb your appetite in between meals.

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List of Low Carbohydrate Foods

Here is a list of low carbohydrate foods for you to incorporate into your daily diet. All these foods contain low or no carbohydrates. This is not a complete list of low carbohydrate foods, but it is enough to get you started.

Proteins

• Bacon
• Grilled Beef Steak
• Roast Pork Leg
• Roast Duck
• Roast Venison
• Fried Beef Steak
• Roast Pheasant
• Roast Mutton Leg
• Boiled Chicken
• Grilled Pork Chops
• Roast Goose
• Fried Veal Cutlet
• Fried Mackerel
• Roast Turkey
• Boiled Crab
• Grilled Cod
• Fresh Steamed Salmon
• Steam Scallops
• Shrimps
• Steamed Trout
• Boiled Mussels
• Fried Flounder
• Raw Oysters
• Boiled Lobster

Vegetables

• Asparagus
• Brussel Sprouts
• Cucumber
• Celery
• Cauliflower
• French Beans
• Lettuce
• Mushrooms
• Onions
• Peas
• Potatoes
• Radishes
• Spinach
• Broccoli