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Not mustard, not grapefruit, not green tea, not celery. No food is going to do the work for you. While there are foods that might temporarily speed up your metabolism, it won't be in any sustained way that will impact weight loss. Simpson points out that "much of the data to support these claims stem from nutraceutical research or studies [where] people ingested very large quantities of the particular food or natural health supplements for an extended period of time." And don't try replicating those studies at home. Simpson warns that consuming large quantities of certain foods may offset the body's balance to digest, absorb or neutralize byproducts or toxins in the body. "For example, even though grapefruit has some benefits, it may also affect the way the body absorbs, processes and eliminates certain prescription drugs."
Capitalize on the facts: Stop looking for an easy, miracle solution as tempting as it may be. You know the secret to healthy, maintainable weight loss is to exercise and eat a sensible diet. And that can include the occasional broken cookie �
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Of course there were some tips I've heard before, but hearing them again helped refresh my initiative to use them! The new tips I read about were quite easy to implement and will be quite useful!
by RaeRotondo Friday, March 22, 2013 at 06:13AM Report as inappropriate
Great article.
by Lili04 Sunday, February 24, 2013 at 03:54AM Report as inappropriate
Good information. Back to the basics.
by Rstevens812 Saturday, February 23, 2013 at 04:21PM Report as inappropriate
helpful dieting tips. thank you!
by tulipsarebetter Monday, January 21, 2013 at 07:08AM Report as inappropriate
I always thought eating red meat during a diet was a no-no. Thanks for clarifying that myth.
by Sari Friday, January 4, 2013 at 08:16AM Report as inappropriate
that was interesting
by LittleBunny Friday, January 4, 2013 at 07:29AM Report as inappropriate
wow
by aishak55 Saturday, December 29, 2012 at 03:00PM Report as inappropriate
Glad to be reminded of these tips. Thanks!
by heather_hejna Friday, December 14, 2012 at 11:26AM Report as inappropriate
Basic info, but great stuff!
by robyne00 Sunday, December 9, 2012 at 10:08AM Report as inappropriate
This article is full of the basics of a healthy diet and lifestyle that is conducive to losing weight - thanks for clearing up the myths and drilling in the facts! I am definitely guilty of nighttime binging
by glamgirlseven Sunday, September 2, 2012 at 11:58PM Report as inappropriate