Menus   Recipes   Grocery Lists    I really depend on the menus, for being diabetic is new to me        Toll Free: 1-877-990-3926            Home  Sign-Up  GlucoMenu®  Questions  Testimonials  Contact Us  About    Members:  Login    Tools:  Food Picker®  New Research  Free Profile  Support Group  Links  Education  GlucoMenu: Acai Berry E-mails to Christine (GlucoMenu® Nutrition Director) Christine is a Registered Dietitian & Certified Diabetes Educator E-mail your questions to Christine at:  nutrition@GlucoMenu.com Q. I love your site as recently I have been diagnosed with type 2 and it has helped a lot.  Is all the hype over acai berry for real, is it worth the high cost?  Does it really help with weight loss? A. In general, when a food or supplement promises "cure all" or miracle properties, it is usually not backed with scientific proof or credible organizations. Here's what I know... The acai berry is fruit from South America.  Like many other fruits, the acai berry does contain antioxidant properties which may help to prevent oxidation.  Again, lots of other fruits (and vegetables) contain antioxidants as well. After researching several credible websites, to date, I do not see any scientific findings supporting benefits of acai berry to aid in weight loss, or other claims you may find promised. If it sounds too good to be true... it probably is too good to be true. Christine Carlson, MS, RD, BC-ADM, CDE GlucoMenu® Nutrition Director FREE Diabetic Profile     Christine Carlson, Registered Dietitian & Certified Diabetes Educator Previous E-mails to Christine (GlucoMenu® Nutrition Director) A1c:  What should my A1c level be? Acai Berry:  Is all the hype over acai berry for real, is it worth the high cost? Alcohol:  Can I have wine with dinner? Apple:  How many sugars are in an apple? Carbohydrate:  Carbohydrate or calories? Carbohydrate Choices:  What are Carbohydrate Choices? Chromium:  Should I be taking Chromium? Diabetes:  Can you reverse diabetes? Diabetes:  Can you reverse pre-diabetes? Dining Out:  We eat out a lot.  Could you give us some suggestions for Japanese and Chinese? Dreamfields Pasta:  How does Dreamfields pasta count carbohydrates? Fiber:  Which items are the best for fiber? Flax:  Should I add ground flax seed to my meal plan? Food Exchanges:  Can you explain food exchanges? Frozen Shoulder:  Do my symptoms sound like frozen shoulder? Fruit:  What is the difference between canned and fresh fruits? Fruit Juice:  What can I drink instead of water? Fruit Sugar:  Which fruits would be a better choice for me to eat? GlucoMenu:  In 9 months, I have lost 50 lbs and my wife has lost 43.  But more importantly... GlucoMenu:  What is GlucoMenu? GlucoMenu:  I'm trying to lose weight... what is the lowest calorie level? GlucoMenu:  Menus for every season? Glucose Test:  My glucose tolerance test was at 105 - how high/low is that compared to acceptable levels? Gluten:  Should I be eating gluten free products? HFCS:  What's all the hype with High Fructose Corn Syrup? High Blood Pressure:  What should I order when eating out to limit sodium? High Blood Sugar:  My blood sugar levels have been running between 475 to 575. High Cholesterol:  In addition to having diabetes I have high cholesterol.  What can I order? Hunger:  What do you advise when I find myself, always, hungry and most of the time ravenous? Margarine or Butter:  Why unhealthy margarine instead of butter? Nuts:  What kind of nuts should I buy? Olean:  Where I can buy Olean and what brands of food have it? Pre-Diabetes:  What are Pre-Diabetes lifestyle changes? Pre-Diabetes:  Newly diagnosed w/ Pre-Diabetes... where do I start? Pre-Diabetes:  Do people with Pre-Diabetes have the same symptoms as those with Type 1 and Type 2? Snacking:  How do I avoid overeating when I'm bored? Stevia:  Are Stevia sweeteners safe for someone who has diabetes? Sugar Alcohol:  What is the difference between sugar and sugar alcohols? Tomatoes:  Will tomatoes cause an increase in blood sugar levels? Type 2:  What should I do if I've just been diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes? Vinegar:  Do you have any info on taking vinegar tablets or liquid to reduce blood sugar? Weight Loss:  How do I lose weight? 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