Oprah Winfrey is focused to follow a strict diet plan in order to get rid of the 40 pounds that she has gained in the past 2 years. As she talks about her weight gain, she enlists many reasons for the same – thyroid, depression, food addiction, etc. But she is now all set to workout & get back to a healthy body. And for this she is taking help & guidance from the masters in the said field – her personal trainer Bob Greene, the known dermatologist Dr. Perricone & the renowned heart surgeon Dr. Oz.

And all of them seem to have zeroed down on a common solution – Acai Berry. Let us first understand what it is:

1. It is a fruit found in the rain forests of Brazil.
2. It looks just like the grapes, and is less juicy than grapes.
3. It is traditionally consumed by the natives of Central America to keep their digestion smooth & is used as a remedy to several other ailments as well.

Here are some more intriguing facts about this berry:

1. It is a home to several anti-oxidants that pace up your metabolic system amazingly.
2. Its fiber & mineral content is a rare combination that is best suited for one & all in order to keep healthy.
3. It cleanses the entire digestive system & hence keeps us away from innumerable diseases.
4. It is proved to be an effective prevention against colon cancer & stomach cancer.
5. It keeps the heart healthy.
6. It does not allow any cholesterol deposits in the body.
7. It re-energizes the entire body and helps us keep fit always.
8. It reduces your appetite and hence does not allow you to over eat any which ways.