It wasn't too long ago that Oprah Winfrey was 40 lbs overweight. She made big news when she introduced and endorsed the Acai and Colon cleanse diet. Since them, Oprah has lost a tremendous amount of weight and Acai has become one of the hottest diets of 2009. Everywhere I turned celebrities and diet experts were talking about its amazing health benefits. As an overweight single mother, it was hard for me to resist and I had to try it to see if it really worked.

Under the supervision of Dr. OZ and her personal trainer, Oprah began her detox diet using the Acai berry. Aca is a superfood harvested in South American and known for its amazing health properties and fat loss power. It's jam packed with anti-oxidants, vitamins, and minerals, and all that good stuff that makes you feel great and ready to start your day.

Acai has does more than help you lose weight:

1. It detoxifies the body and cleanses the colon.
2. It boosts your metabolism and accelerates fat loss.
3. It flushes out toxins and sludge from your intestinal tract.
4. Helps strengthen skin and hair making you look and feel younger.
5. Boosts your energy throughout the day and prevents your from feeling bloated and tired.

The second part if this diet involves using an all- natural colon cleanser. Colon cleansing works by eating foods rich in fiber to gently cleanse the colon wall. Some other things that I learned and tried regarding the Oprah diet include:

1. She avoids fried foods.
2. She consumes 2-4 fruits per day.
3. She has cut back on sugars and sweets.
4. She drinks "green tea" instead of coffee.