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Can cumin spice up weight loss?
Omid Mohammad Tavakoli-Rouzbehani et al.’s review and meta-analysis of research on cumin suggest that regular cumin use decreases BMI by about 0.88 kilograms per square meter and helps reduce waist circumference. Cumin can be used to season meat and vegetables. Baked goods can also benefit from the addition of cumin. Taco and chili dishes frequently…
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Is fruit a sweet way to lose weight?
A literature review by Hebden et al. in Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition found an association between fruit consumption and a lower risk of weight gain over time. Another review by Bertoia et al. suggests that total fruit intake is associated with 0.53 fewer pounds per daily serving, berries are associated with 1.11…
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Vinegar and weight loss, is it helpful?
In Bioscience, Biotechnology and Biochemistry, Kondo et al. reported an association between 12 weeks of 15 mL or 30 mL of vinegar, 1-2 tablespoons, and lower body weight. A meta-analysis by Daniela Valdes et al., published in 2021 in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, found inconsistent results on weight loss from…