For weight reduction there are several options that the dieters look up to. Those who do not have the time for long gym schedules prefer the diet supplements. The newest diet supplement being discussed these days is the duo of colon cleansing & acai berry. It was first promoted by the Oprah Winfrey Show. From there it was also taken up by other talk shows like Rachel Ray. This duo is devised by medical & health specialists like dermatologist Dr. Nicholas V. Perricone & cardiac surgeon Dr. Mehmet Oz.

This wonder fruit is now ranked as the No. 1 Super food on the diet charts of both these medical experts. Its ORAC value is 70,000. In terms of the nutrients it is a rich source of the following:

• Anti oxidants known as anthocyanins
• Healthy fatty acids like omega 3
• Amino acids
• Fibers
• Minerals like iron
• Vitamins A, B1, C, D & E
• Complex carbohydrates

This little grape like berry grows on the acai palm trees in the rain forests of Brazil. This Amazonian berry is traditionally used by the natives of South America to maintain their digestion system and get rid of fatigue & lethargy. Its health benefits as explained by the specialists on the Oprah show are as follows:

• It naturally controls your appetite.
• It drains away the wastes stuck up in the intestines.
• It cleanses the colon by removing toxins blocked there.
• It works as a natural anti aging food.
• It mends the damaged body cells with its anti oxidants.

Further these specialists explain this weight loss catches up speed and remains maintained with colon cleansing. This means the removal of toxins that block the colon & the bowel area. This process not only helps in faster weight reduction, it also helps you feel more active & energetic.