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Diet facts - not fads 7 weight-loss tips that actually work

Article from: Beacon News, The (Aurora, IL) Article date: March 25, 2008 Author: Monifa Thomas

Carbs are evil. Grapefruit burns fat. And water mixed with cayenne pepper and maple syrup can make you look like Beyonc+é-é.

Uh-huh. There's all sorts of advice out there on how to lose weight. And a lot of it, even if it seems semi-plausible, is based on questionable science.

We asked some experts - registered dieticians - to debunk those weight-loss urban legends and share tips on how you actually can get closer to your ideal weight.

1.NEXT TIME YOU EAT OUT, TRY ORDERING THE DOGGIE BAG FIRST: Eating out is fine occasionally, but the usual ...

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