Tuesday, January 4th, 2011 at
9:16 am
Everybody is going crazy about maqui these days! Maqui berry was completely unknown until recently but now it’s all over the news, talked about in TV shows and it’s the most discussed topic of fitness and health magazines. All that is because it can bring so many positive and healthy changes. It helps in weight loss, increases metal activity, makes the immune system stronger and able to fight off many diseases, slows down the aging process. It’s proven to be the healthiest food ever, and everybody wants to get their piece of it. But, since maqui berry grows only in South America the chances that you will find it in fresh form are very little. That should not concern you thought, because this extremely healthy berry can be found in various other forms- supplements, juice and powder. This way is even better because it’s easier to consume and you don’t have to think about how much berries you need to eat in order to get good results.
Pills- Maqui pills are the most popular form in which the maqui is processed. You can buy them in healthy food stores, pharmacies or order from the internet. They are very easy to consume because you just have to follow the instruction and take the recommended daily dose. Not to mention that you can always have them with you so you will never skip this healthy habit.
Juice- Since this purple berry tastes incredibly good it’s even available in juice form. More and more people every day are replacing the habit of drinking orange juice in the morning with starting their day with maqui juice. So if pills are not really you thing, you should definitely try this one. Everybody say maqui juice is so delicious that they would drink it even if it wasn’t so healthy.
Powder- Well, I have to say that maqui powder is the most versatile health product I ever came across. You can add it to a shake, yoghurt, ice cream- you name it. Everything will taste better and you will receive your daily dose of antioxidants, vitamins, calcium, potassium and iron. With just two teaspoons of this powder your favorite ice cream, shake or smoothie will be packed with all those nutrients and you can enjoy it more knowing that your food doesn’t only taste better, it is much healthier too!

Saturday, February 6th, 2010 at
5:19 am

This purple berry grows in the Patagonia region of Chile and it’s becoming the new popular way to lose weight. Maqui owes it’s fame to the high number of antioxidants that can be found in it. Antioxidants are very important for weight loss because they speed up the metabolism enabling body to dispose of toxins faster. And not just that, maqui will actually give you more energy and if you feel more energetic you are more likely to start exercising. Right? Well, I know all this sounds really unbelievable. I mean, is there really a fruit that can help you take off those extra pounds and still keep you energized and keen to do a physical activity? The answer is YES! It’s not a marketing gimmick and one of those solutions that seems great when advertised but are completely useless. Maqui is a completely natural way to lose weight, feel great and remain healthy in the same time. Let me explain how maqui berry works.
First- Like I mentioned previously maqui berry is very rich in antioxidants. Actually, it’s the only known food with so many antioxidants. They detoxify the body and speed up the metabolism. And I don’t even have to mention how fast metabolism is important to weight loss. People with fast metabolism can’t easily gain weight because their bodies burn a lot of calories very fast. So, as your metabolism speeds up you can expect weight loss even if you don’t change your eating habits. You can imagine then what a great effect a good diet and exercise plan combined with maqui berry supplements can produce.
Second- When the body is detoxified the metabolism speeds up- so far we figured that out. As the metabolism speeds up it burns more calories and that reduces weight- we also know that. What is left to say it that the result of those calories being burned is more energy. Yes, maqui will help you to have more energy and feel great. All those problems with chronic fatigue will be gone and you will actually want to exercise. Once you realize that you finished all your daily duties and you still feel fresh and rested you will want to do more than just roll on the couch for the rest of the evening. Doesn’t matter is it gym, evening jog or just a slow walk- every single one of those will help you burn even more calories.
Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009 at
7:17 am
Maqui berry, also known as Aristotelia chilensis, is a purple berry that grows in Chile and Argentina, Patagonia region, to be precise. Since it grows in one of the most fertile regions in the world it surpasses the competition in terms of nutrition and benefits. These great tasting berries were used not only for eating but also for coloring wines. Nowadays, they became very popular, because they can help with loosing weight and, believe it or not, these berries can protect you from pollution of the environment.
Maqui berry is completely natural and it’s proven to be one of the most effective supplements. It is said to be the healthiest fruit on earth because it has more antioxidants than any other known food. Maqui berry has 3 times more antioxidants than acai berry and 24 times more antioxidants than blueberries! The antioxidants are basically detoxifiers. They help your body gets rid of toxins and since toxins are the most responsible for weight gains and aging, this little berry is a very promising weight loss and anti-aging supplement.
Although it’s still relatively unknown the interest for this berry is rapidly increasing. You can often hear or read about it. The TV, newspapers and magazines- everybody wants to know more about this miraculous fruit. It has been reported on by FOX and ABC news, and even Rachel Ray mentioned it in her show. The maqui berry is getting more and more popular and it seems like everybody is racing to express their positive opinions about it. However, before you decide to get your box of these health supplements, have in mind that maqui berries are still new on the market, and, although they didn’t show any side effects it’s still early to make a complete judgment.
This berry, or “Patagonian super fruit”, as many people call it, can be consumed in two forms: in raw form, or in supplement form. They are, however, very hard to find in the raw form because they only grow in that specific region. Getting a supplement is, off course, much easier. The result of the berry’s growing popularity is the increase in the number of its manufacturers. So, if you want to start your diet or if you just want to improve your general health, you can choose from a variety of brands and offers.