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Source: Pivotal Weight Loss Data for Gelesis100 Published in Obesity, Including Predictors of Response

The problem with fruit is knowing what to eat, and when to stop. It is very easy to empty a container of berries. Beware!
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Fruit is not the enemy when it comes to weight loss! Registered dietitian Stephanie Ferrari, MS, RDN, told POPSUGAR, “According to the Dietary Guidelines

Source: Low-Sugar Fruits For Weight Loss | POPSUGAR Fitness

You cannot manage what you cannot measure. Weight yourself every day? Starts the day off poorly! 🙂

Researchers studied volunteers over the course of a year to arrive at their conclusion.

Source: Weighing Yourself This Often is Linked to Weight Loss

An over consumption of sugar leads to fatigue, blindness, dialysis and amputations.

Source: Dr Tom: Sugar is as addictive as cocaine and heroin | Stuff.co.nz

Vegan is not a diet, it is a way of life. Americans are accustomed to eating meat, and that is hurdle that has to be overcome when you go plant-based.

According to new research, a plant-based or vegan diet might be the best to follow for people with type 2 diabetes. But not all vegan diets are healthy.

Source: Plant-based vegan diet best for people with type 2 diabetes – INSIDER

Walnuts?
WTF?

From NDTV

Researchers from Loma Linda University Health in California have conducted a study, which has concluded that consumption of walnuts does not have any negative impact on weight management for the elderly.

Source: Walnuts May Not Lead To Weight Gain In Elderly: Study

Blueberries and macadamia nuts aren’t that good for you.

Source: Superfoods’ Origins in Marketing and Industry Research – The Atlantic

Source: Gut microbiota of infants predicts obesity in children

For obese patients with co-morbidities like Type 2 Diabetes the list of benefits for bariatric surgery increase every day. Decreasing vascular events like clogged arteries is very important.

From MedPage Today

Retrospective data adds to evidence it beats lifestyle change, medical tx alone

Source: Fewer Vascular Events Seen After Bariatric Surgery in T2D Patients

When wanting to live a healthier lifestyle one has to make a slight change in what we eat. The most common advice we’ve all received was that we need to add fruit as part of our daily meals. 

Source: Here’s why you should eat more avocados! – SA Breaking News