A tiny, "ten-cent pill" is Oprah Winfrey's secret weapon in her war against
weight. The talk-show titan - who's lost close to 100 pounds -- swallows a power-packed
new diet aid which is hailed by diet and nutrition experts as a surefire way to keep
appetite down and energy up.
As part of her ongoing weight-loss program, Spirulina's high protein content helps
keep Oprah's blood sugar in line and her sweet tooth under control," an insider
reveals.
Made from the bluegreen algae that grows naturally on the surfaces of ponds and lakes,
amazing spirulina contains a slew of vitamins, minerals and amino acids that kill
hunger pangs and boost energy, say experts.
"Aside from being packed with very highquality protein and virtually all the
vitamins and minerals you need, spirulina has phenylalanine, which acts on the brain's
appetite center to decrease hunger," says top nutritionist Dr. Earl Mindell.
"Spirulina also keeps blood sugar at the proper level, eliminating those dangerous
cravings for unnecessary, unwholesome snacks.
That's the key for Oprah, who admits she used to be hungry all the time, constantly
reaching for high-fat goodies.
Her favorites were french fries and butterladen mashed potatoes, maple syrup and
rich cakes.
But Oprah vowed 'never again," and today she's a dedicated fitness freak who
sticks religiously to a sensible eating and exercise plan.
The 41-year-old talk show dynamo joins scores of other celebrities who've discovered
that spirulina can keep them on the fast track to fitness and good health.
"Spirulina is the hottest new diet aid in Hollywood,"says a show biz insider".
"Lots of personal trainers to the stars tell me their clients adore it".
"They say they don't feel like eating every minute, and their energy level is
sky-high".
"The best thing about spirulina is that it is an all-natural food, not a drug
or chemical."
Spirulina is inexpensive -- only about ten cents a capsule in bottles of 200. Even less in bottles of 500 tables (7.6 cents a tablet!)
