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Asked by Consumers, Answered by the Wellness Advisor.
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Q: Is there a vitamin or supplement that suppresses the appetite? |
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A: There are no known supplements linked directly to suppressing appetite. Other alternatives that may help suppress appetite include exercise, including high-fiber foods such as fresh fruits and vegetables in your daily diet, and drinking water throughout the day. |
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Q: Which are the right healthy foods to help with weight loss? |
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A: Eating a healthy balanced diet, practicing portion control, and exercising regularly will promote weight loss and help maintain a healthy weight. It takes 3500 extra calories to gain one pound, and a 3500 calorie deficit to lose one pound. Rather than focus on one food group or deleting foods from your diet, eat a variety of foods and control portion sizes. Look to the Food Guide Pyramid for healthy food choices. Most importantly keep in mind, that the healthy meal plan for you is the one you can stick to 80% of the time for the rest of your life. |
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Q: Why do I crave chocolate when I’m dieting? |
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A: Perhaps it’s because chocolate tastes so good or is a quick source of caffeine and energy your body may need while dieting. Consider keeping fresh fruits handy to satisfy cravings for sweets. Allow treats such as chocolate in moderation so as not to deprive your self. Two to three Tootsie Rolls or Hershey’s Kisses provide a lot of chocolate flavor with fewer calories. |
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Q: Is there a multivitamin that helps increase metabolism and is recommended for low carb diets? |
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A: A multivitamin is generally recommended for most dieters and healthy adults. Multivitamins help fill any nutrient gaps we may cause while restricting calorie intake. Practicing a low carbohydrate diet may place you at additional risks for certain vitamin deficiencies. Many low carb diets restrict fruits, grain products, and dairy. As a result, your diet may lack adequate antioxidants, calcium, and certain B-vitamins. If on a low-carb diet, consider a multivitamin, antioxidant supplements, calcium, and a b-complex to ensure optimal levels of key nutrients. For a healthy metabolism, exercise regularly, maintain adequate muscle mass through strength training exercises, eat regularly scheduled meals, and consider a multivitamin and B-complex. |
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