Icy Treats to Help You MELT BELLY FAT— FAST
Go ahead: Enjoy a refreshing sweet! These delicious picks are loaded with nutrients study-proven to help you shed pounds effortlessly — no deprivation dieting required
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BLOATED? SAVOR A WATERMELON CHILLER
This juicy gem contains electrolytes that help balance fluid levels within cells, prompting the body to release excess water for an instant slimming effect, say researchers from the University of Aberdeen in the United Kingdom. To make: In a blender, combine 2 cups of watermelon, 3 tbsp. of lemon juice, 10 strawberries and
⁄2 cup of water. Pour into 4 ice-pop molds and freeze for 6 hours.
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TOO TIRED TO EXERCISE? ADD MELON
Cantaloupe contains an amino acid that helps the body burn fat for energy. In one study, subjects who added this amino to their diet lost an average of 7 pounds in 12 weeks. To make: Blend
1⁄3 cup of coconut milk and 3⁄4 cup of blueberries.
Fill 4 ice pop molds halfway. Then blend 1 cup of cantaloupe and ⁄4 cup of water. Pour melon mixture
1 on top of blueberry mixture. Freeze for 6 hours.
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STUCK ON POUNDS? TRY AVOCADO
Avocados are rich in healing omega-9 fatty acids that energize cells’ fat-burning engines. Adding just ⁄2 cup to your daily diet can help you
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Linda University in California. To make: In a blender, combine the flesh from 1 medium avocado, ⁄2 cup of
1 water, 4 tbsp. of sugar and 3 tbsp. of lime juice. Pour into 4 ice-pop molds and freeze for 6 hours.
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ALWAYS HUNGRY? PICK A COCONUT POP
Fatty acids in coconut milk stimulate the output of appetite-suppressing hormones to help women eat 256 fewer calories a day, say British researchers. To make: Blend ⁄4 cup of pineapple,
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⁄3 cup of coconut milk and 2 tbsp. of honey until
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2 peeled kiwis with the juice from 1 lime and add mixture to the top of the molds. Freeze for 6 hours.
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CRAVE CARBS? GO FOR CINNAMON
Blood-sugar swings can cause carb cravings, but USDA researchers report that compounds in cinnamon help balance blood sugar. To make: Blend 1 cup of vanilla yogurt, 1 cup of pumpkin puree, 3⁄4 tbsp. cinnamon and 1⁄2 tsp. each of star anise and nutmeg. Pour into 4 ice-pop molds and freeze for 6 hours. Garnish with graham cracker crumbs.