The acai palm (euterpe oleracea) that grows in Central and South America, produces a small purple berry, which has become a popular ingredient in western detoxifying juices and slimming tablets. It’s been heralded as a super food, marketed for its fat-burning properties, said to stimulate weight loss, and touted as a powerful antioxidant that may [...]

One of the few slimming pills that have clinical studies to backup their effectiveness is Orlistat, a prescription drug for combating obesity sold as Xenical (which is made by Roche), as well as the over-the-counter pills marketed under the name Alli (manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline). The reason that non-prescription Alli and Orlistat work, is due to [...]

In the UK, Slimming World is a company (located in Alfreton, Derbyshire) that offers menu plans and guidance for individuals who wish to lose weight but require a helping hand. With the support of three thousand Slimming World professionals, many people have been able to change their eating habits and lose weight within a structured [...]