As 2011 draws to a close I look back at the changes to the health and diet scene which saw quite a few changes. Probably the biggest was the explosion of interest in the HCG Diet, which is really just a retread of a 1950′s fad that has been taken over by marketers to hype yet another product designed to prey upon desperate dieters. This scam seems to be short lived however, as the FDA is now cracking down and several online sellers have already stopped selling or are making drastic changes to their products and marketing.
The second biggest news was the slower, but steadier rise in the use of African Mango as a diet aid. Though not as flashy as the HCG diet, African Mango actually has university studies that proves it is effective at controlling hunger, so is gaining traction as the most popular diet aid currently on the market.
So where does all that leave the previous king, Acai? Although no longer seen as a miracle diet drug, it is actually continuing a slow spread into the mainstream of the health industry. You can now find Acai pills and supplements in nearly every health food, or vitamin shop and most supermarkets as well. It is now widely recognized as having numerous health benefits in addition to the diet claims that were previously so overhyped. Overall, 2011 brought some very positive changes to the industry and I’m really looking forward to what 2012 will bring.
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Hello Acaiberrysite,
I know what you mean, Here is a great healthy recipe that not many people have tried – Fried Yucca!
Yucca contains a high amount of vitamin C and carbohydrates. It is also a good source of dietary fiber and contains approximately 120 calories per 1 cup serving.
1 pound fresh yucca (cassava), cut into 3-inch sections and peeled
In a pot combine the yucca with enough cold water to cover it by 1 inch. Boil then slowly simmer the yucca for 20 to 30 minutes, or until it is tender.
Preheat oven to 350� F.
Transfer the yucca with a slotted spoon to a cutting board, let it cool, and cut it lengthwise into 3/4-inch-wide wedges, discarding the thin woody core.
Spray cookie sheet with the nonstick cooking oil spray. Spread yucca wedges on cookie sheet. Cover with foil and bake for 8 minutes. Uncover and return to oven to bake for 7 minutes.
Season with butter and salt alone is fine.
Thanks