5 Delicious Ways to BLAST STUBBORN FLAB!
Go ahead, dig in! These flavorful picks are loaded with nutrients that have been study-proven to shift the body into slimdown mode to whittle the waist 88% faster
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LEMONS BOOST ANTI-BLOAT ENZYMES
A tasty way to flush water weight: Mix 3 tbsp. of fresh lemon juice into a daily drink. This tart sip contains compounds that stimulate digestive enzymes to speed the elimination of bloatcausing toxins by 30 percent — an effect that flattens the belly fast. To make a sip for two: In a pitcher, combine ⁄ cup of lemon juice,
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1 tbsp. of sugar and 12 oz. of sparkling water. Garnish with rosemary.
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AVOCADOS ACTIVATE THE LIVER
Add half an avocado to your daily diet and you could shed up to 1 pound each week — without dieting! According to scientists at the University of California at Riverside, credit goes to the rich stores of omega-9 fatty acids in the creamy gems. These healing fats increase the production of an enzyme (glutathione) that helps the liver break down and eliminate fat-trapping toxins.
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SWEET POTATOES REV METABOLISM
Eating ⁄2 cup of sweet potatoes each day
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STEAK BUILDS LEAN MUSCLE MASS
Beef is a top source of conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), a compound that blocks fat storage and spurs the growth of metabolismrevving lean muscle mass. The payoff: In a study at the University of Wisconsin at Madison, women who consumed CLA-rich foods daily lost 88 percent more weight than non-beef eaters — without making any other lifestyle changes.
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MELON WARDS OFF WATER RETENTION
Juicy watermelon is rich in two compounds (potassium and lycopene) that work to balance fluid levels within cells. According to Harvard University researchers, this prompts the body to release enough excess water to help you shed up to 4 pounds in 3 weeks. The Rx: 1 cup daily, whether it’s served cubed or blended into a deliciously refreshing granita.