What are some foods that encourage weight loss?

Dr. Michael Roizen, MD

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Forget trendy diets -- the real fat-blasting foods are healthy and tasty, like eggs and walnuts. For suggestions from RealAge’s Dr. Mike Roizen for other foods that can help you shed pounds, watch this video.

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Nutrition and Weight Loss

You've probably heard 'you are what you eat' at least a hundred times, but next time you do, don't dismiss it. Nutrition and weight loss are inextricably linked and without the proper diet plan, it won't matter how much exercise you do. Some foods, like hemp seeds, cinnamon and curry leaves are nutrient-dense and can help bust belly fat, while other seemingly healthier choices like 100-calorie bags of chips and boxed granola bars can sabotage weight loss. The key is to arm yourself with information and the questions below can help.

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