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The timing tweak that ELIMINATES PESKY POST-MEAL GAS

The timing tweak that ELIMINATES PESKY POST-MEAL GAS

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Turns out there’s an easy trick to block painful bloat and gas when you sit down to dinner. Eat your side salad after your entree. The raw vegetables supply fiber and digestion-enhancing enzymes that help your body break down the food in your stomach more efficiently. Also smart: dressing your salad with oil and vinegar. Research has shown that olive oil boosts nutrient intake, while the vinegar helps break down protein and slow carb absorption. The result? No gas, pain or belly bloat!

The simple way to BLAST BELLY FAT

The simple way to BLAST BELLY FAT

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To speed weight loss on any diet, eat a few artichoke hearts. Many of us have a liver that’s clogged with toxins and fatty deposits, disrupting the organ’s ability to metabolize stored fat efficiently. Artichokes to the rescue! These natural detoxifiers (especially the hearts) are loaded with liver-protecting flavonoids that enhance the output of bile, an emulsifying fluid key to digestion and the breakdown of fats. This primes the body to melt fat around the midsection. I love tossing artichoke hearts into chicken soup or salads and recommend consuming 1/2 cup daily.

The childlike way to STRENGTHEN AGING BONES

The childlike way to STRENGTHEN AGING BONES

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Permission to skip grueling workouts to bolster your bones in favor of having a little fun! It turns out, to encourage healthy new bone growth and stop further bone loss as you age, all you have to do is jump. The impact of simply hopping around for a few minutes coaxes more calcium into bones, which significantly increases bone density and helps prevent painful fractures if you ever take a tumble. For best results, do three sets of 10 hops each day, keeping a sturdy chair nearby for stability if needed.

The easy way to END SUGAR CRAVINGS

The easy way to END SUGAR CRAVINGS

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Cravings for sweet foods can be off the charts after the holiday season. Thankfully, you can reset your appetite by enjoying fermented foods like sauerkraut, kombucha, miso paste, and kimchi daily. Their probiotic bacteria colonize the gut, where they release compounds that rein in the brain’s messages that tell you to eat sugar and carbs. What’s more, the bacteria release compounds that help you digest sugar to stave off bloat, headaches, and other not-so-sweet side effects. And all it takes is 2 Tbs. daily to get the benefits.

The sweet way to SLASH DIABETES RISK

The sweet way to SLASH DIABETES RISK

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Prevent diabetes with a sweetener? It’s true! Researchers at the University of Rhode Island found that pure maple syrup brims with potent antioxidant compounds that increase the sensitivity of fat cells to the blood sugar-regulating hormone insulin. This helps noticeably reduce the risk of diabetes. To get the benefits, drizzle up to 1 Tbs. of pure maple syrup over oatmeal, waffles, or even your morning coffee or tea daily. Tip: To replace white sugar with maple syrup in recipes, substitute every cup of sugar with 3/4 cup of maple syrup.

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