Frustrated women often complain that, despite dieting and exercising at the same rate, they are not as successful in shedding off excess weight as their husbands. It seems that male physiology allows men to lose weight almost effortlessly, while women often tend to maintain their current weight even when they eat healthy, cut down on calories, and work out regularly. Why is the nature so unfair?

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According to a Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry publication, researchers from Taiwan have gathered new data on why a diet rich in antioxidants and natural flavonoids is so beneficial for weight loss. Vegetables, berries, fruits, nuts, and even tea, red wine, chocolate and cocoa are the main dietary sources of naturally-occurring antioxidants, phenolic acids, and flavonoids.  Experts say that people who eat plenty of these highly beneficial nutrients rarely suffer from obesity and related diseases.

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According to a long-term research conducted by the Reality Coalition — a national association of experts on obesity and diabetes, the health authorities and media should re-evaluate their recommendations regarding weight loss. The Coalition scientists suggest that many current publications are misleading the reader by saying that health benefits can be achieved only by losing considerable amounts of body weight. In fact, dropping even some weight can be extremely healthful for most overweight and obese individuals.

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